Florida Broker Practice Exam

Who is exempt from needing a real estate license?

1. Salaried employees of rental offices

2. Anyone selling their own property

3. Attorneys not specializing in real estate

4. Both A and B

The correct answer is: Both A and B

The correct response indicates that both salaried employees of rental offices and individuals selling their own property are exempt from needing a real estate license. Salaried employees of rental offices typically engage in administrative tasks or support roles that do not require a real estate license. Their duties may involve managing tenant relationships or overseeing the operations of rental properties, but they do not engage in activities that constitute real estate brokerage, such as negotiating sales or leases on behalf of property owners. Individuals selling their own property are also exempt from obtaining a real estate license. This exemption is fundamental to property rights; owners have the legal right to sell their own property without needing to hire a licensed professional. As a result, they can list, market, and negotiate the sale of their property independently. Those practicing in real estate fields, such as attorneys specializing in real estate transactions, generally do require specific licensure or qualifications to engage in brokerage activities, depending on the nature of their services. However, attorneys who do not focus on real estate are not generally exempt under the same provisions that apply to the other two categories mentioned.