A newspaper ad for real estate placed by a salesperson MUST include the

While the name of the salesperson may be included in the advertisement, it is not a required element. The primary focus of the regulation is to ensure that the employing broker's name is displayed prominently, as they hold the license and bear the legal responsibility for the actions of their salespersons. Therefore, omitting the broker’s name while including the salesperson’s name does not meet the legal requirements.

Although including the price of the property can be beneficial for attracting buyers, it is not a mandatory requirement in real estate advertisements. Advertisements must primarily identify the broker, but including pricing information is at the discretion of the salesperson and can vary based on marketing strategies.

The Multiple Listing System (MLS) number, while useful for identifying properties within a database, is not required to be included in advertisements. The primary legal requirement focuses on ensuring that the employing broker’s name is present, thus the MLS number does not fulfill the essential criteria for compliance.