Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Which record-keeping practice is required of an Ohio broker regarding trust/special account funds?
Answer: B. Ohio brokers must keep complete and accurate records of all trust-account deposits and disbursements. These records must be retained for the period required by law and made available to the Ohio Division of Real Estate upon request or audit.
Question 2 of 5
In Ohio real estate advertising, how must a salesperson's advertising relate to the brokerage?
Answer: B. Because salespersons act on behalf of their broker, Ohio advertising rules require the brokerage's name to appear so the public knows the responsible firm.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following best describes a prohibited form of advertising for an Ohio licensee?
Answer: B. A 'blind ad' that hides the licensee's or brokerage's identity is prohibited; advertising must disclose that a licensed professional and the affiliated brokerage are involved.
Question 4 of 5
In Ohio, advertising of a property for sale by a licensee must do which of the following?
Answer: B. Ohio advertising rules require a licensee's advertising to identify the affiliated brokerage so the public knows which firm is responsible for the listing and conduct.
Question 5 of 5
Under Ohio advertising rules, when a salesperson advertises a listed property, the advertisement must include:
Answer: B. Ohio requires that real estate advertising disclose the brokerage's name. A salesperson cannot advertise listed property in a way that suggests they are acting independently; the affiliated brokerage must be clearly identified to avoid blind or misleading ads.
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What you need to know
Salespersons advertise under the supervision of their affiliated broker, and the broker is responsible for the firm's advertising and marketing. Brokers must also maintain transaction and trust-account records for the retention period set by the Division so the Division can review compliance during audits or investigations.
Ohio Advertising & Record-Keeping Rules: FAQs
Is Ohio Advertising & Record-Keeping Rules on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Ohio real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Ohio test this differently?
Ohio applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Ohio rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
