In a scenario where a licensed sales associate employs a salaried, unlicensed personal assistant who hands out brochures at an open house but does not do any selling or contract writing, which statement is correct?

In a scenario where a licensed sales associate employs a salaried, unlicensed personal assistant who hands out brochures at an open house but does not do any selling or contract writing, which statement is correct?

• A. The activity is prohibited
• B. The activity requires a license
• C. This activity is allowed
• D. The activity is illegal

Answer: (C)

Unlicensed helpers can perform only clerical and marketing tasks under the supervision of a licensed real estate professional. Handing out brochures at an open house is a marketing support activity and does not involve selling, negotiating, or preparing contracts. Because the assistant stays within these administrative duties, the arrangement is allowed. The licensee remains responsible for the transaction and must supervise to prevent any prohibited actions, such as discussing offers or terms, showing properties, or drafting contracts. The fact that the assistant is salaried does not change what is permitted; only the scope of tasks matters.

Unlicensed helpers can perform only clerical and marketing tasks under the supervision of a licensed real estate professional. Handing out brochures at an open house is a marketing support activity and does not involve selling, negotiating, or preparing contracts. Because the assistant stays within these administrative duties, the arrangement is allowed. The licensee remains responsible for the transaction and must supervise to prevent any prohibited actions, such as discussing offers or terms, showing properties, or drafting contracts. The fact that the assistant is salaried does not change what is permitted; only the scope of tasks matters.