FROM THE MAIL BAG

N.C. Real Estate Board
P.0. Box 266
Raleigh, North Carolina
Gentlemen:

I recently came to North Carolina seeking property in your state I contacted Mr.__________________, ______________, N. C. concerning the farm advertised in the _________________ News, believing Mr._______________ to be the owner.

Mr. _______________  never informed me that he is a realtor. I do not mind purchasing through a realtor, but feel that it is deceptive for one to advertise and act as an owner.

Yours very truly,
Irate Citizen

NOTE

The Licensing Board continues to receive complaints from the public similar to the one expressed in the above letter, relative to deceptive advertising by real estate brokers and salesmen. The ill-will generated by such advertising is not only damaging to the agent concerned but is also a reflection on the entire real estate profession. It is for this reason the Board adopted a rule effective August 1, 1972, to prevent such advertising. The rule is again published below. Brokers and salesmen who are in violation may expect to have their licenses suspended or revoked.