Offices

(1) Signs. Each licensed real estate firm shall conspicuously display on the outside of the firm’s place of business a sign which contains the name of the real estate firm as registered with the Commission. RULES OF CONDUCT CHAPTER 1260-02 (2) Zoning. An application for a license or change of location shall be accompanied by a written certification (from the proper governmental authority) of compliance with zoning laws and ordinances. (3) Branch Offices. (a) For purposes of T.C.A. § 62-13-309(d), a licensee is deemed to maintain a “branch” if the licensee: 1. Advertises the office in any manner for the purpose of attracting the public; 2. Has a mail drop at the office which is registered with and served by the United States Postal Service; or 3. Invites or solicits telephone calls to the office (by such means as advertising or listing in a telephone directory). (b) Model Homes and Modular Units. A model home may be utilized in a subdivision or on a commercial lot and a modular unit may be utilized in subdivisions which are under construction for purposes of soliciting business and will not be required to be licensed as a branch office as long as the model home or modular unit meets the following requirements: 1. The model home or modular unit location and/or telephone number is only advertised in conjunction with advertising the main firm office and such advertising complies with the statutes, rules and regulations of the Commission; 2. The model home or modular unit does not have a mail drop; 3. The model home or modular unit is not the sole sales office for the firm; 4. The model home or modular unit is not utilized to allow unlicensed activity by individuals in performing any of the acts requiring licensure under T.C.A. §§ 62- 13-101, et seq.; and 5. The principal broker of the main firm office shall adequately supervise licensees operating from model homes or modular units as required by T.C.A. § 62-13-312 and any rules promulgated thereunder.