Real estate agent B was found in violation of which article of the Code of Ethics for misleading advertising?

The correct answer relates to Article 12 of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics, which specifically addresses the issue of misleading or deceptive advertising and representations made by real estate professionals. Article 12 states that Realtors must be truthful in their advertising and marketing practices. This means that any information provided in advertisements must not be misleading or distortful in relation to the property's features, pricing, or other important details that potential buyers or sellers need to know.

When a real estate agent engages in misleading advertising, they violate this principle by potentially misrepresenting the property or misleading clients or the public in a way that can lead to confusion or false expectations. Upholding integrity and transparency in advertising is fundamental to maintaining consumer trust and the overall reputation of the real estate profession.

Other articles, while important, do not specifically deal with the issue of advertising accuracy. For example, Article 3 covers the duty to cooperate with other Realtors, Article 8 focuses on protecting the public from fraud and misrepresentation, and Article 16 addresses the issue of interferences with exclusive agency relationships. While these articles contribute to ethical conduct in different aspects of real estate practice, they do not directly pertain to the specific concern of misleading advertising.