A real estate salesperson, David, lists a residential property in Barrie. He places an advertisement on a popular social media platform stating, 'This house will sell for under market value! Call me today for a steal!' Which advertising standard under TRESA is David most clearly violating?

Question: A real estate salesperson, David, lists a residential property in Barrie. He places an advertisement on a popular social media platform stating, 'This house will sell for under market value! Call me today for a steal!' Which advertising standard under TRESA is David most clearly violating?

Answer options:

• The requirement to include his brokerage's name in the advertisement. ✅ The prohibition against making a representation that is reckless or intentionally misleading.
• The necessity of disclosing his status as a registrant.
• The requirement for advertisements to be truthful and not create unreasonable expectations.

Correct answer: The prohibition against making a representation that is reckless or intentionally misleading.

Explanation: Rule 33(g) of the Code of Ethics under TRESA prohibits making any representation that is reckless or intentionally misleading, which includes advertising claims that suggest a property will sell below market value, creating unreasonable expectations.