License for short sale

[Aaron McFarlin]

I have a friend who wants me to do a short sale on their house. I wouldn't be the buyer I would just be helping to get the house sold. Now if my understanding is correct I would need a real estate license in order to receive payment, but if I did it for free I wouldn't need the license. I just need some clarification on this issue and if there is any work around on this issue.