Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

Who can write ads and put up signs but cannot prospect for buyers or sellers?

1. Licensed agents

2. Unlicensed assistants

3. Real estate trainees

4. Property managers

The correct answer is: Unlicensed assistants

Unlicensed assistants are able to perform certain administrative tasks related to real estate transactions, such as writing advertisements and placing signs, as long as their activities do not require a real estate license. This means they can support licensed agents by handling various marketing responsibilities without engaging in any activities that involve direct client interactions or negotiations, which includes prospecting for buyers or sellers. Licensed agents possess the training and legal authority to represent clients in transactions, while real estate trainees are typically in a learning or mentorship phase and may have more restrictive roles. Property managers oversee rental properties and usually have distinct functions concerning tenant management and property maintenance, separate from typical sales or advertising duties in real estate brokerage. Therefore, unlicensed assistants hold a unique position where they can contribute to marketing efforts without crossing into licensed activities.