Who is exempt from the real estate licensing requirement when engaged in real estate activities?

Attorneys-at-law are exempt from real estate licensing requirements when performing their duties as an attorney. This exemption is based on the principle that attorneys are authorized to represent clients in legal matters, which can include real estate transactions, leases, and other property-related issues. The law recognizes that attorneys have the necessary training and ethical obligations to adequately represent their clients without the necessity of obtaining a separate real estate license. This allows them to provide legal advice regarding real estate, negotiate terms, and draft contracts that relate to property transactions.

Other groups, such as appraisers, may have specific licensing requirements of their own but are not generally exempt from real estate licensing. Associations, partnerships, and corporations may engage in real estate activities through licensed individuals but are not exempt themselves. Lastly, dealers in real property securities typically operate under different regulations that do not relate to the general real estate practice or the licensing requirements specifically for real estate agents or brokers.