Ms.Murphy exemption doesn't apply in Ohio but we are big in all kind anti discrimination laws - we have more protected classed than any state.If you're a real estate licensee though, you know you can't apply this exemption.

This is strictly a perception thing in my opinion, not a legal issue.Also generally speaking the code of ethics for licensees makes things like wholesaling a bit of a gray area in terms of who all gets a piece of the pie (broker's comission split and other distribution of earnings)

@Ernesto HernandezYes, there are fee's for your license from the BRE:http://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/Fees.htmlas well from your local board of realtors depending upon where you hang your license..

In addition, as a licensee, I am able to see a lot more detail then public remarks.

All these licensees need to serve under a broker for sometime before you march your path.

The disclosure of licensee status is technically not a counteroffer, but the label is irrelevant. 

Where disclosure is authorized, REALTORS® shall also disclose, if asked, whether offers were obtained by the listing licensee, another licensee in the listing firm, or by a cooperating broker.

Relatively new licensee in New York City; I concur wholeheartedly...

The Agency’s investigations are complaint driven, so we rely heavily on the public, and our licensees to bring these individuals to our attention.

@Zac Burk,As a new licensee myself it's going to cost much more than $425. $425 is just for pre-liminary classes.