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Robert holds a Colorado Independent Broker license and operates his own one-person brokerage. He decides to bring on two Broker Associates. Under Colorado law, which of the following statements accurately describes Robert's licensing obligations as a result of this change?

Correct Answer

B) Robert must obtain an Employing Broker license to legally supervise and employ Broker Associates in his brokerage

Under C.R.S. § 12-10-201 et seq., an Independent Broker license authorizes a licensee to practice independently without affiliation with another broker, but it does not authorize the licensee to supervise or employ other Broker Associates. To employ and supervise Broker Associates, Robert must obtain an Employing Broker license. The Employing Broker license is the specific category that authorizes a broker to operate a brokerage and supervise affiliated licensees.

Answer Options
A
Robert may continue operating under his Independent Broker license because it automatically covers supervision of Broker Associates
B
Robert must obtain an Employing Broker license to legally supervise and employ Broker Associates in his brokerage
C
Robert must apply for a Managing Broker designation from CREC within 30 days of hiring the Broker Associates
D
Robert may supervise up to two Broker Associates under his Independent Broker license before an upgrade is required

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