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Under the Estate Agents Act 1980, what is the difference between a licensed estate agent and an agent's representative in Victoria?

Correct Answer

D) A representative must be employed by or act for a licensed agent and cannot operate alone.

Under the Estate Agents Act 1980, an agent's representative must be employed by or engaged by a licensed estate agent and cannot conduct business independently. Only a licensed estate agent can operate an agency, hold trust funds, and is ultimately responsible for the conduct of their representatives.

Answer Options
A
There is no practical difference, since both hold a licence and may run their own agency.
B
A licensed agent may deal only in commercial property, while a representative handles residential.
C
An agent's representative may operate the trust account, while the licensed agent may not.
D
A representative must be employed by or act for a licensed agent and cannot operate alone.

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