Hawaii License Law

What is the Hawaii Real Estate Commission's authority over unlicensed assistants working for licensed agents?

AA. Unlicensed assistants are not subject to Commission oversight
BB. The Commission regulates what unlicensed assistants may do; licensees are responsible for supervising assistants and ensuring they don't perform licensed activities✓ Correct
CC. Unlicensed assistants must register with the Commission annually
DD. All real estate office staff must be licensed in Hawaii

Explanation

Unlicensed assistants may perform ministerial tasks (answering phones, scheduling, data entry) but may not perform activities requiring a license (showing properties, negotiating, discussing terms). The licensed agent/broker is responsible for supervising unlicensed staff. Allowing an unlicensed person to perform licensed activities is a violation.

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