Who among the following is exempt from the real estate licensing requirement in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, individuals who are designated as attorneys-in-fact are exempt from real estate licensing requirements when they are acting within the scope of their authority as power of attorney. This means they can conduct real estate transactions on behalf of another person without needing a real estate license. The role of an attorney-in-fact is specifically to manage the affairs of another individual, which may include signing documents related to real estate transactions, thereby simplifying the process for the principal (the person granting the power of attorney).

The other options, while they may have specialized roles in real estate, do not generally qualify for the same exemption. For instance, real property securities dealers typically require licensing due to the nature of their financial transactions and the regulations surrounding securities sales. Attorneys at law often handle real estate matters and may represent clients in real estate transactions, but they still may need to hold a real estate license to engage in certain selling or leasing activities. Similarly, appraisers must be licensed to provide official property valuation services. Each of these professions interacts with real estate but does not have the same legal framework that grants exemption from licensure as attorneys-in-fact do.