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A candidate in another state is preparing to obtain an Arkansas real estate license through reciprocity. She holds a broker license in her home state and wants to practice at the broker level in Arkansas without opening her own brokerage. Which Arkansas license category should she apply for?

Correct Answer

A) Broker-associate, allowing her to practice at the broker level under a designated broker

Under Arkansas law and AREC reciprocity rules, an out-of-state broker who wishes to practice in Arkansas at the broker level but does not intend to open an independent brokerage should apply for a broker-associate license. This category is appropriate for individuals who have met broker-level qualifications but will work under the supervision of an Arkansas designated broker, which is the correct structure for practicing without independent brokerage authority.

Answer Options
A
Broker-associate, allowing her to practice at the broker level under a designated broker
B
Designated broker, because she already holds a broker license in another state
C
Real estate agent, because out-of-state licensees must start at the entry level
D
Reciprocal broker, a special category created for out-of-state broker licensees

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