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Date
Rule
802.2(d)
Staff
Michael Verne
Response/Comments
Advised that this exemption has not been extended to real estate brokerage business. N. Ovuka concurs. B. Michael Verne 2/0/02

Question

From: (redacted)
To: MVerne@ftc.gov <mverne@ftc.gov

Date: 2/1/02 8:26 AM

Subject: Real estate exemption

Is the acquisition of all the assets of a residential real estate brokerage firm exempt under 802.2(d) if all of its assets can be traced to its sole activity as an agent for buyers and sellers of residential housing and related properties?

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