e010701 Specific advertising interpretation #1
Identifier: e010701
Date: 10/01/2001
Question
RE: COE #5. Could becoming an affiliate of "The Home Service Store" be considered under the same ruling as control #e010112c (dealing with real estate companies), or is it more in line with the dealings of a relocation company. See attached letter and enclosures.
Response
Most committee members were unable to access the web site in question; the few who could get to it considered it harmless. Inspectors are not prohibited from advertising. Inspectors are prohibited from paying "kickback" or "referral fees" to real estate firms.