Pennsylvania License Law

Under RELRA (63 P.S. §455), which of the following actions requires a Pennsylvania real estate license?

AA property owner selling their own home
BAn attorney acting on behalf of a client under a court-issued power of attorney
CA person who, for compensation, lists or sells real estate on behalf of another✓ Correct
DA licensed auctioneer selling personal property at an estate sale

Explanation

Under the Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA, 63 P.S. §455), any person who for compensation negotiates, lists, sells, buys, or leases real estate on behalf of another must hold a valid Pennsylvania real estate license. Exceptions include property owners selling their own property, attorneys acting under a court order or power of attorney, and licensed auctioneers selling real property at public auction under certain conditions.

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