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What does Blind advertisement mean?
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?
New York 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.
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