If several brokers are retained to market properties in a subdivision, can they all place for sale signs on the properties?

The correct answer is that each broker can place for sale signs on the properties if they have written permission from the developer. This adherence to obtaining written consent is crucial in real estate transactions, as it protects both the brokers and the property owner’s interests. The developer retains control over how their properties are marketed, ensuring that the representation is consistent and maintains the integrity of the subdivision's overall appeal.

Without permission, multiple signs could lead to confusion for potential buyers and may also infringe on the developer's rules regarding how the properties within the subdivision should be presented. Written permission establishes a formal agreement that legitimizes each broker's right to market the properties, eliminating potential disputes over signage and ensuring adherence to local regulations and community standards.

Additionally, the other scenarios presented in the question would not effectively address the core requirements for placing signs. For instance, limiting the placement of signs to just one would unnecessarily restrict marketing efforts and could hinder sales, while claiming it would be considered dual agency does not apply in this context since dual agency pertains to a broker representing both the buyer and seller in a transaction, not to the placement of signage by multiple brokers in a subdivision. Lastly, notification to the commission is typically related to various compliance and administrative considerations but does not directly pertain