e010626 Specific advertising interpretation #2
Identifier: e010626
Date: 03/04/2001
Question
Please see attached: copy of laminated card produced by an association of realty agents/brokers. Is this ethical advertising? Or paying to be on an exclusive list in violation of the code of ethics?
Response
Attachment shows a collection of advertisements under Environmental / Inspection Services, the name of the county association of realty agents/brokers, 2001 Platinum Sponsors, and advertisements from home inspection firms. As provided there was not sufficient information to make a determination about the ads in question. However advertising on "preferred vendor lists" published by real estate companies was addressed in ASHI Code of Ethics RFI e010112 Payments to Real Estate Companies (copy provided with this response). Please review that document.