Discuss Real Estate Licensing Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson Exam Topic 3 Question 19

A salesperson owns an apartment complex in Boston. The salesperson has decided to advertise the property for sale in a local newspaper and personally sell it. If the salesperson proceeds in this manner, the salesperson is

AViolating the law because the salesperson is not a broker and cannot advertise.

BViolating the law because a salesperson may not sell an income-producing property.

CNot violating the law because the broker-salesperson distinction does not apply to commercial properties.

DNot violating the law because the salesperson has all the rights of a non-salesperson owner.

Suggested Answer: D

A salesperson in Massachusetts, when selling their own property, has the same rights as a non-salesperson owner. The broker-salesperson distinction does not apply when an individual is selling their own property. A salesperson is not restricted from selling their own property, even if it is an income-producing property like an apartment complex.

The key distinction is that salespersons are prohibited from engaging in real estate activities for others without the supervision of a licensed broker. However, in this scenario, the salesperson is acting as an individual property owner and is free to advertise and sell the apartment complex without violating the law.

Therefore, the salesperson is not violating the law and has all the rights of a non-salesperson property owner.

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12 comments · newest first

Marti 1 month ago

Definitely B. Selling income properties is a no-go for salespeople.

Aleshia 1 month ago

I lean towards C. Commercial properties are different.

Ruthann 1 month ago

I think it's A. Salespeople can't advertise properties.

Katheryn 2 months ago

Wait, can’t they just advertise if they own it?

Dalene 2 months ago

Totally agree, it’s a violation for sure!

Jacklyn 2 months ago

Really? I’m surprised this is even a question.

Shawnee 2 months ago

I thought they could sell their own property?

Dortha 2 months ago

A salesperson can’t sell income properties, that’s a no-go.

Makeda 2 months ago

I thought salespersons could sell their own properties without issues, but I’m not sure if that applies to income-producing properties like this one.

Sharmaine 3 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C. I recall that the rules can be different for commercial properties, but I’m not completely confident.

Gerald 3 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a similar question before, and it was about whether a salesperson can sell their own home. I think the answer was different in that case.

Ronnie 3 months ago

I think this is tricky. I remember something about salespersons being limited in what they can do, but I’m not sure if it applies to personal property sales.

Real Estate Licensing Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson Exam - Topic 3 Question 19 Discussion