1. (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.
2. (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. (3) Branch Offices.

   1. (a) For purposes of T.C.A. § 62-13-309(d), a licensee is deemed to maintain a “branch” if the licensee:

      1. 1. Advertises the office in any manner for the purpose of attracting the public;
      2. 2. Has a mail drop at the office which is registered with and served by the United States Postal Service; or
      3. 3. Invites or solicits telephone calls to the office (by such means as advertising or listing in a telephone directory).

   2. (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. 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. 2. The model home or modular unit does not have a mail drop;
      3. 3. The model home or modular unit is not the sole sales office for the firm;
      4. 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. 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.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-13-203, 62-13-309, and 62-13-312. Administrative History: Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Amendment filed November 3, 1977; effective December 5, 1977. Repealed and refiled March 3, 1980; effective April 27, 1980. Amendment filed January 21, 1983; effective February 22, 1983. Amendment filed May 11, 1984; effective June 10, 1984. Amendment filed April 30, 1987; effective July 29, 1987. Amendment filed June 17, 1991; effective August 11, 1991. Amendment filed October 1, 1988; effective December 15, 1998. Amendment filed July 31, 2006; effective October 14, 2006.