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Which statement best describes who is required to hold a real estate license in Georgia?

Correct Answer

C) A person who performs brokerage acts for another for a fee in Georgia generally must hold the appropriate real estate license unless a statutory exception applies.

Under O.C.G.A. § 43-40-29 and the broader provisions of O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 40, any person who performs brokerage acts for another person in exchange for compensation must hold the appropriate Georgia real estate license. The statute defines specific brokerage acts—such as listing, selling, buying, leasing, or negotiating real estate transactions—and requires licensure for anyone performing these acts for others for a fee, unless a specific statutory exemption (such as an owner managing their own property) applies.

Answer Options
A
Only individuals who close more than three transactions per calendar year must obtain a license.
B
A license is required only when the person charges a commission that exceeds a threshold set by GREC.
C
A person who performs brokerage acts for another for a fee in Georgia generally must hold the appropriate real estate license unless a statutory exception applies.
D
An individual who limits brokerage activity to commercial properties is exempt from Georgia licensing requirements.

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Related Concepts

Market allocation is an illegal antitrust practice in which competing real estate brokerages agree to divide markets among themselves by geographic area, property type, or price range, thereby eliminating competition.

Price fixing is an illegal antitrust practice in which competing real estate brokerages agree to charge the same commission rates, fees, or other pricing for their services. It is a per se violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Florida brokers are required to maintain transaction records and escrow records for a minimum of five years.

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