Which entity provides guidelines for unlicensed personal assistants under the supervision of licensees?

• A. Department of Licensing
• B. State Bar Association
• C. Real Estate Commission
• D. Federal Trade Commission

Answer: (C)

Guidelines for unlicensed personal assistants under supervision of licensees are set by the Real Estate Commission. This regulatory body creates the rules that define what an unlicensed assistant may do, how they must be supervised, and which activities require a licensed broker. These guidelines ensure unlicensed staff handle only permitted administrative tasks and don’t engage in real estate activities that require a license, protecting consumers and upholding professional standards. The Department of Licensing handles license issuance and enforcement of license laws, but the detailed guidance for unlicensed assistants comes from the Commission’s rules. The State Bar Association governs attorneys, and the Federal Trade Commission addresses federal consumer protection and competition issues, not state real estate practice guidelines.