Illinois Leasing Agent Practice Exam

Which of the following qualifies as not being a blind advertisement?

1. An ad with only a phone number

2. An ad for rental property with the brokerage company name and phone number listed

3. An ad that only states “For Rent”

4. An ad without an agent's name

The correct answer is: An ad for rental property with the brokerage company name and phone number listed

An advertisement qualifies as not being a blind advertisement when it includes sufficient identifying information about the brokerage or agent responsible for the rental property. In this case, the correct answer includes the brokerage company name and phone number, which provides potential renters with a clear point of contact and establishes the legitimacy of the advertisement. This requirement is essential for transparency and to ensure that prospective tenants know who they are dealing with when seeking rental opportunities. A blind advertisement typically lacks specific identifying information, which can lead to confusion and may violate local real estate laws regarding advertising standards. The other options, such as advertisements with only a phone number, those stating merely "For Rent," or those without any agent's name, do not provide enough information to help consumers identify the rental source, thus qualifying them as blind advertisements.