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What action may a person without a real estate license take in Maine?

  1. Receive a referral fee

  2. Sell their own house

  3. Call bids at a real estate auction

  4. Act as a real estate agent for a fee

The correct answer is: Call bids at a real estate auction

In Maine, an individual without a real estate license is permitted to call bids at a real estate auction. This activity does not require a license because it is considered part of the auction process, which is distinct from the activities of a licensed real estate agent. Auctioneering can involve bidding calls or facilitating the auction itself, which is typically governed by a separate licensing requirement specifically related to auctioneers. Other actions such as receiving referral fees, selling or representing someone else's property for a fee, or acting as a real estate agent clearly require a license because they involve the practice of real estate brokerage, which is regulated under Maine law to protect consumers and promote ethical business practices.