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David Barr (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)

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Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Yes it would be.

Oct 24, 2015 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

In my province, specific identifying information is required on each webpage.

Oct 23, 2015 10:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

That is a violation of NAR social media guidelines as well as Oklahoma.

Oct 23, 2015 07:55 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Yes, that would be a serious violation here in Hawaii!

Oct 23, 2015 07:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

David Barr It is in my State of Virginia.

Oct 23, 2015 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
953,617
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

That would be against our rules here in California as we are suppose to identify ourselves as agents along with our license number.

Oct 23, 2015 09:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I haven't seen one of these before.  They should identify themselves, but not sure if it is legal or just a board requirement.

Oct 23, 2015 06:42 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

David,

I don’t know why they would want to do that. My neighborhood specific blog posts which say nothing about and aren’t designed to look like an HOA site generate enough HOA questions which result in zero business. 

Oct 23, 2015 06:10 AM
Rainmaker
175,614
Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

That would be a violation here in Tucson, AZ.

Oct 23, 2015 03:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

This would be a violation of Florida rules for advertising from Realtors.

Oct 23, 2015 03:34 AM
Rainmaker
530,966
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Many states have rules which require agents to identify themselves in all materials.  I would contact the agents first and remind them and if they did not add information as required by the state, I would then contact the state agency responsible.

I feel strongly that the public should know when we are agents and how to contact us

Oct 23, 2015 03:32 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

No it is not.

Now, here is the catch, is the 'HOA like' website advertising real estate or that agents real estate services?  Is revenue stimulated directly through this website going to the agent?  Is revenue stimulated directly through this website benefiting the agent economically/indirectly?

Many agents have community websites that announce lost dogs, garage sales, membership directories, announcements and events. Some of them even have the permission of the HOA to create, support and maintain the HOA website. I would be one of them. AND advertising revenue WAS generated.

I had one that looked better and was better....and I am most certain every real estate agent in the county who felt left out tried to throw me under the bus. None prevailed.

It must be done smart.

Now, what do do about that website that looks Exactly like Wells Fargo and asking for my SS#?

Oct 23, 2015 03:11 AM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

They have very specific rules here in Kentucky, but many area specific pages, you have to look for the info. I guess its "legal" though, since its some of the most established Realtors in our market who have them.

Oct 23, 2015 02:59 AM