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Under Virginia license law and VREB regulations, which of the following activities does NOT require a Virginia real estate license?

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D) An attorney selling real estate on behalf of a client under a court-ordered power of attorney

Under Va. Code § 54.1-2103, certain activities are exempt from the Virginia real estate license requirement. An attorney acting under a court-ordered power of attorney — or performing real estate activities as part of their legal duties — is among the recognized exemptions. This exemption reflects the attorney's independent professional licensure and fiduciary duty to the client.

Answer Options
A
Managing rental properties for multiple owners in exchange for a management fee
B
Negotiating the sale of a residential property on behalf of another person for compensation
C
Listing a commercial property for sale on behalf of a property owner for a commission
D
An attorney selling real estate on behalf of a client under a court-ordered power of attorney

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