Illinois License Law

Which of the following would NOT be considered the unauthorized practice of real estate brokerage in Illinois?

AAn unlicensed person negotiating a lease agreement for another person for compensation
BA licensed attorney who, in the ordinary course of their legal practice, handles a client's real estate closing✓ Correct
CAn unlicensed person listing another's property for sale and receiving a referral fee
DAn unlicensed person showing rental units for compensation

Explanation

Licensed attorneys in Illinois are exempt from real estate licensing requirements when performing real estate services in the ordinary course of their legal practice—such as conducting closings, reviewing contracts, or handling real estate transactions as part of legal representation. However, an attorney actively engaged in real estate brokerage activities as a primary business would need a license.

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