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What does blind advertisement mean?
A blind advertisement is a real estate advertisement that fails to identify the broker or brokerage as required by New York advertising rules.
Exam cue: Look for an ad that presents property or services without making the licensed brokerage clear.
What does it look like in a question?
Example
A social post promotes a listing but gives only a salesperson's first name and phone number.
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What should you not confuse it with?
A blind ad is about missing brokerage identification, not an ad that omits the street address.
Related license law terms
Article 12-AArticle 12-A is the part of New York Real Property Law that regulates real estate brokers and salespersons.Article 78 proceedingAn Article 78 proceeding is a court proceeding used to seek review of certain actions or determinations by a New York state or local body.ComminglingCommingling is mixing client funds or property with a broker's own funds or property.ConversionConversion is the wrongful exercise of control over another person's money or property that seriously interferes with that person's rights.EscrowEscrow is an arrangement in which money, documents or property are held by a neutral party under stated conditions until a transaction event occurs.Net listingA net listing is a listing arrangement that sets an amount the owner will receive and lets the broker keep any excess as compensation.
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