Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What action is RECO likely to take for a salesperson violating advertising compliance twice?

1. A written warning.

2. A brokerage inspection.

3. Immediate registration revocation.

4. Progressive discipline.

5. Mandatory retraining.

6. Public reprimand.

The correct answer is: A written warning.

RECO (Real Estate Council of Ontario) is likely to give a written warning to a salesperson who violates advertising compliance twice. This is a common initial form of disciplinary action taken by RECO to address non-compliance issues before escalating to more severe measures. A written warning serves as a formal notice to the salesperson about the violations and the importance of adhering to advertising regulations in the future. It provides an opportunity for the salesperson to rectify the situation and learn from their mistakes. If the violations persist or escalate in severity, RECO may then consider further disciplinary actions such as progressive discipline, mandatory retraining, or even registration revocation. Conducting a brokerage inspection, immediate registration revocation, and public reprimand are not typically the first response to advertising compliance violations and would be reserved for more serious or repeated offenses.