DRE & Licensing
Which of the following activities requires a California real estate license?
AManaging your own rental properties
BSelling your own home
CNegotiating the sale of someone else's property for compensation✓ Correct
DAssisting a friend in buying a home for no compensation
Explanation
A real estate license is required when you negotiate the purchase, sale, or lease of real property on behalf of another person for compensation. Selling your own property or helping a friend without compensation does not require a license.
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