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New Hampshire homeowner Helen owns a single-family residence and wants to sell it herself without using a real estate agent. She places a 'For Sale By Owner' sign on the property and negotiates directly with buyers. Her neighbor, unlicensed Tom, offers to help by showing the property to prospective buyers and communicating offers to Helen in exchange for a $500 payment from Helen at closing. Under RSA Chapter 331-A, which of the following is true?

Correct Answer

D) Tom is engaging in unlicensed real estate brokerage activity by showing property and communicating offers for compensation, in violation of RSA 331-A.

Under RSA 331-A, showing property and communicating offers on behalf of another person in exchange for compensation constitutes real estate brokerage activity requiring a license. Tom is performing licensed activities (showing property and conveying offers) for compensation ($500), and he is doing so on behalf of another person (Helen). This is unlicensed practice regardless of the amount of compensation involved.

Answer Options
A
Helen is violating RSA 331-A by allowing an unlicensed person to assist in the sale of her property.
B
Tom's activities are permissible because he is acting as Helen's personal assistant, not as a real estate agent.
C
Tom's activities are permissible because the $500 payment is nominal and below the threshold requiring licensure.
D
Tom is engaging in unlicensed real estate brokerage activity by showing property and communicating offers for compensation, in violation of RSA 331-A.

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