Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Which of the following would be considered misleading advertising from the Registrar's perspective?

1. Making a claim about savings involving commission-based remuneration and detailing how those savings are calculated.

2. Making a claim regarding the number of homes sold and including specific details in support of that claim.

3. Promoting a remuneration rate and stating that it is much lower than the fixed rate charged by other local brokerages.

4. Using the term 'team' when the advertisement includes the size of the team and identities of team members.

The correct answer is: Promoting a remuneration rate and stating that it is much lower than the fixed rate charged by other local brokerages.

In this scenario, option C would be considered misleading advertising from the Registrar's perspective. This is because promoting a remuneration rate as "much lower than the fixed rate charged by other local brokerages" can be considered misleading if the claim cannot be substantiated or if it is deceptive in nature. Making such a comparison without providing factual evidence or accurate data to support this statement could mislead consumers and create an unfair advantage over other brokerages. Options A, B, and D do not inherently fall under misleading advertising from the Registrar's perspective. Option A involves making a claim about savings through commission-based remuneration with detailed calculations, which can be informative and transparent. Option B involves a claim about the number of homes sold with specific supporting details, which can also be a factual representation of the agent's success. Option D involves using the term 'team' along with team size and member identities, which is common practice in real estate advertising and does not necessarily constitute misleading information.