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Carlos holds a Colorado Independent Broker license and has been practicing solo for three years. He decides he wants to hire two Broker Associates to expand his business. Under Colorado law, what must Carlos do before he can legally supervise these Broker Associates?

Correct Answer

B) Carlos must convert his Independent Broker license to an Employing Broker license before he can legally employ or supervise Broker Associates

Under C.R.S. § 12-10-201 et seq., an Independent Broker license authorizes solo practice without supervision by another broker, but it does not authorize the licensee to employ or supervise other Broker Associates. To hire and supervise Broker Associates, Carlos must change his license category to Employing Broker. The distinction between Independent Broker and Employing Broker is precisely about whether the licensee supervises others.

Answer Options
A
Carlos may immediately supervise the Broker Associates because an Independent Broker license already grants supervisory authority over other licensees
B
Carlos must convert his Independent Broker license to an Employing Broker license before he can legally employ or supervise Broker Associates
C
Carlos must notify the CREC within 10 days of hiring each Broker Associate but may begin supervising them immediately
D
Carlos must obtain a brokerage firm license from the CREC, which automatically converts his Independent Broker license to an Employing Broker license

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