Persons are exempt from the license requirement when they contract primarily to promote the sale of real estate through listing in a publication issued for that purpose and their compensation is only in the form of:

Individuals who are contracted to promote the sale of real estate through listings in a publication and who receive compensation solely in the form of an advertising fee are indeed exempt from the licensing requirements. This is because the nature of their work does not involve direct brokerage activities, such as negotiating or facilitating real estate transactions.

When compensation is structured as an advertising fee, it indicates that their role is focused on marketing and promoting properties rather than engaging in the buying or selling process directly. This distinction is critical within Georgia's real estate laws, as it allows these individuals to operate without needing a real estate license, provided they adhere strictly to this form of compensation.

In contrast, other types of fees, such as advance fees, referral fees, or listing fees, imply a deeper level of involvement in the transaction process, which typically requires a real estate license. This includes responsibilities that go beyond mere advertising, such as negotiating contracts or conducting transactions, tasks that licensed real estate professionals are trained to handle. Hence, the specific allowance for an advertising fee helps clarify the boundaries for non-licensed promotional activities in real estate.