Which action is within the Real Estate Council's powers?

• A. Suspend or cancel license
• B. Set brokerage commission rates
• C. Appraise real estate values
• D. Levy fines on non-licensees

Answer: (D)

Regulatory enforcement and public protection drive the Real Estate Council’s powers. The Council can discipline licensees for breaches of the Real Estate Services Act and related bylaws, including imposing penalties. The ability to levy fines on non-licensees reflects its broader enforcement role: it can sanction individuals who aren’t licensed but who engage in real estate activities or otherwise violate the rules, using fines to deter unlicensed practice and protect the public.

Setting brokerage commissions isn’t a regulatory power of the Council; commissions are market terms negotiated between parties. Appraising real estate values is the job of professional appraisers, not the Council. While suspending or cancelling a license is indeed within the Council’s powers, the option highlighting fines on non-licensees best captures the Council’s enforcement authority in a broader sense.