Under49 Pa. Code § 35.201 (Definitions), an unlicensed individual who is directly employed by a property owner can perform certain tasks, such as providing rental information and enforcing building rules, but they cannot engage in leasing or negotiation activities.
* Providing information on rental amounts and building rules is considered administrative and does not require a real estate license.
* However, negotiating leases, collecting rents on behalf of third parties, or holding security deposits in a non-owner-controlled account would require a real estate license.
Why the other answers are incorrect:
* Option B (Entering into Leases):Only a licensed real estate broker or a supervised salesperson can legally execute lease agreements on behalf of a landlord.
* Option C (Negotiating Terms):Negotiating lease terms is an activity that requires a real estate license.
* Option D (Holding Tenant Funds Independently):Handling tenant funds outside of the owner's direct control is a brokerage activity and requires a real estate license.

In Pennsylvania,any person engaging in brokerage activities (such as negotiating sales or leases for compensation) must hold a real estate licenseunless specifically exempted.
* 49 Pa. Code § 35.201 (Definitions) & 63 P.S. § 455.304 (Exemptions)allow attorneys to practice real estate without a license ONLY IF the services are incidental to their legal practice.
* If an attorney advertises as a real estate broker or regularly engages in real estate transactions beyond legal services, they must obtain a real estate license.
Why the other answers are incorrect:
* Option B (Home Builder Selling New Houses):Buildersare exemptwhen selling their ownnewly constructed homes.
* Option C (Banks Selling Foreclosures):Banks areexemptunder63 P.S. § 455.304 (a)(5)since they are not in the business of selling real estate for profit.
* Option D (Selling Five Unimproved Lots):Individuals selling their own propertydo not need a license
, even for multiple lots.

ThePennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC)has the authority toregulate real estate licenses but does not certify real estate appraisers.
* Real estate appraisers in Pennsylvania are regulated by the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, not the Real Estate Commission.
* The Commission's powers include:
* Suspending or revoking licensesfor violations.
* Imposing finesfor disciplinary actions.
* Auditing escrow accountsto ensure compliance with regulations.
Why the other answers are incorrect:
* Option A (Suspend or Revoke Licenses):TheCommission has the authority to discipline licensees.
* Option B (Impose Fines):TheCommission can fine violators for misconduct.
* Option C (Review Escrow Accounts):TheCommission can audit escrow accounts to protect client funds.

Under49 Pa. Code § 35.314 (Duties of Dual Agents),a dual agent represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction and must maintain neutrality by not disclosing confidential information unless required by law.
* If the salesperson has knowledge that the sellers are getting divorced, this is considered confidential information that could harm their negotiating position.
* Dual agents cannot disclose confidential facts that would disadvantage either party unless both parties agree in writing.
* Disclosure of confidential details in a dual agency scenario would be a violation of Pennsylvania real estate law.
Why the other answers are incorrect:
* Option B (Sub-Agent of Buyer):Asub-agent of the buyer has a fiduciary duty to the buyer and may disclose information that benefits them.
* Option C (Transaction Licensee):Atransaction licensee does not represent either party and may disclose non-confidential information.
* Option D (Designated Buyer Agent):Adesignated agent works solely for the buyer and is free to disclose information that benefits them.

According to49 Pa. Code § 35.305(Business Name on Advertisements), alladvertisements placed by a salesperson must include the broker's name.
* Thebroker's name is missing, which violates Pennsylvania advertising requirements (Option C - Correct).
* The property address does not need to be in the ad (Option A - Incorrect).
* Salesperson names are allowed but must be accompanied by the broker's name (Option B - Incorrect).
* MLS numbers are not a requirement in all advertisements (Option D - Incorrect).