Which statement about licensing for property managers in South Carolina is true?

• A. Only Licensed Brokers may manage property
• B. Only Licensed Salespeople may manage property
• C. Only Licensed Property Managers may manage property
• D. A Licensed Property Manager, Salesman, or Broker may manage property

Answer: (D)

In South Carolina, property management is a real estate activity that must be performed by someone who is licensed. That means a licensed property manager, a licensed salesperson, or a licensed broker may legally manage property, as long as they are properly licensed and operating within the rules (salespeople typically do so under the supervision of a broker, while brokers can manage more independently).

This is why the correct statement is that any of these licensed professionals may manage property. It’s not limited to brokers alone, nor exclusive to salespeople, and it isn’t restricted only to a separate “property manager” license type if that designation is used. An unlicensed person cannot manage property for others.