Iowa Real Estate Practice Exam

Which activity does not involve engaging in the real estate business?

1. Managing a housing complex

2. Working with buyers to find properties

3. Collecting rent from tenants

4. Cleaning vacant properties for resale

The correct answer is: Cleaning vacant properties for resale

Cleaning vacant properties for resale is an activity that does not engage in the core functions of the real estate business. Real estate business activities generally involve transactions, management, or the facilitation of property use—such as sales, leasing, or property management. In contrast, cleaning properties is more of a preparatory or maintenance task rather than a direct engagement in real estate activities. It does not contribute to the buying, selling, renting, or management of real property in its essence. While cleaning can be an important part of the real estate process, it is a support activity rather than a primary engagement in real estate transactions or management. On the other hand, managing a housing complex, working with buyers to find properties, and collecting rent from tenants are all activities directly tied to operating within the real estate market, dealing with property transactions and relations with tenants or buyers.