Question 43

An unlicensed office manager can deliver completed contracts to other brokers.

An unlicensed office manager is permitted to deliver completed contracts to other brokers as this task does not require a real estate license. This action is considered administrative and does not involve negotiation or solicitation.

A) Deliver completed contracts to other brokers

This option is correct because delivering completed contracts to other brokers is a clerical task that does not involve any negotiation or decision-making authority, which is permissible for unlicensed individuals in a real estate office.

B) Independently draft listing agreements

This option is incorrect as drafting listing agreements requires a real estate license. Only licensed professionals are authorized to create legal documents related to property listings.

C) Research and provide information on a property to prospective buyers

This option is also incorrect. While an unlicensed office manager can conduct research, providing property information in a manner that could be interpreted as advice or interpretation requires a licensed professional to ensure compliance with legal standards.

D) Advise sellers on a recommended listing price

This option is incorrect because advising sellers on a listing price constitutes a real estate practice that requires a license. It involves professional judgment and expertise that unlicensed individuals do not possess.

Conclusion

The correct answer is option A, as delivering completed contracts is a permissible administrative function for an unlicensed office manager. All other options require a real estate license due to the nature of the tasks, which involve providing advice or creating legal agreements, thereby making them outside the scope of unlicensed activities.