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Is your blog signature in compliance with your state rules?

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Is your blog signature in compliance with your state rules?

 

I have noticed some ActiveRain blogs with no signature and many with very little information in the signature. And, some members are not taking advantage of the available automatic signature.

It may be a good time to take a close look at your blog signature to determine if it complies with your state real estate commission regulations for marketing materials. This issue is further complicated since some real estate professionals do business in multiple states. 

Some states require the disclosure of the type of license that is held and some require disclosure of the license number. You may have the requirement to include your office address and the phone number for your broker in addition to your personal contact information. Take a close look to make sure you are in compliance.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I haven't looked in mine for so long that I do appreciate this reminder and I am now checking it out.

Nov 10, 2018 02:02 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Great advice Roy!

I'm not an agent so I have no rules. LOL

Nov 10, 2018 02:59 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- ditto what Sharon Tara said. But this is a wake up call for members here!

Nov 10, 2018 03:55 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

                                

                                              Thank you, Roy.   

Nov 10, 2018 05:52 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Roy Kelley Great post to remind agents that their signature blocks (everywhere) must be in compliance with their state's licensing.

Nov 10, 2018 07:55 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Streib 

Thank you very much, Kathy, for including my blog in your weekly post.

Nov 11, 2018 04:48 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Thanks Roy, I'm looking to find exactly what is a blog signature??  Thanks

Nov 11, 2018 04:48 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

John Henry 

The blog signature is the contact information at the bottom of your blog post. Most of us use the automatic blog signature feature. 

Nov 11, 2018 05:23 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Nov 11, 2018 05:23 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I certainly hope so, but I need to check it to make sure.  Thanks, Roy.

Nov 11, 2018 05:28 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I need to check my as I have changed offices to make sure it is correct.

Nov 11, 2018 11:09 AM
Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

Good food for thought Roy! I need to check this. I have this on my to do list for tomorrow 

Nov 11, 2018 02:43 PM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Roy, thanks for sharing. I definitely need to revisit the rules and may signature. I hadn't given much thought to it so I appreciate you highlighting the idea.

Nov 12, 2018 05:01 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I believe I am, Roy, but it never hurts to check. There have been some changes recently in our Board and the state for marketing requirements.

Jeff

Nov 13, 2018 05:01 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Great reminder for agents to be aware!  For us in Arizona, our contact info and company have to be visible without scrolling down so setting it at the top is critical.  

Nov 15, 2018 03:27 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback is always welcome and is very much appreciated.

Nov 16, 2018 07:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Nov 16, 2018 07:36 AM