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Use of Unlicensed Assistants in Real Estate Transactions

Brokers and sales agents often use unlicensed personnel for assistance in conducting their real estate brokerage activities. Such unlicensed persons, sometimes referred to as administrative assistants, can be of great help to a busy agent. However, care must be taken to ensure that the unlicensed person does not conduct any of the activities for which a real estate license is required. This article defines some of those activities which may and may not be legally conducted by unlicensed persons.

Fingerprint Requirements

Any person applying for or renewing a license with TREC must provide fingerprints for a criminal history check. The fingerprint process is easy and can be done in a few short steps.

How to Get Your Fingerprints Taken:

When applying for your license, you will automatically be authorized for a fingerprinting appointment; please check your email for further instructions. Previously registered users can access the Fingerprint Enrollment tool within the REALM Portal application area.