Does an hourly-paid employee at a real estate office need a real estate license?

An hourly-paid employee at a real estate office does not need a real estate license because their role typically does not involve performing activities that require licensure, such as negotiating contracts or handling money in transactions. Instead, they may carry out administrative tasks, assist with marketing, or support licensed staff without directly engaging in licensed activities. The distinction is that a license is generally required for activities that involve providing real estate services to the public for compensation, which does not encompass the functions of support staff in a real estate office.

In this case, while some options touch on potential scenarios, they inaccurately characterize the requirements for licensure, as the emphasis lies on whether the employee's tasks necessitate a license rather than their employment status or the specific duties mentioned. Thus, the correct understanding is that hourly-paid employees are typically engaged in non-licensed roles and therefore are not required to obtain a real estate license.