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In a Tampa transaction, a buyer wants the Florida rule on sales associate vs broker vs broker associate roles. Which statement is correct?

Correct Answer

A) A sales associate or broker associate must be registered under an active broker to perform services requiring licensure.

A sales associate or broker associate must be registered under an active broker to perform services requiring licensure. This follows F.S. § 475.17; F.S. § 475.181; F.S. § 475.182; DBPR Licensure Information; DBPR Mutual Recognition page.

Answer Options
A
A sales associate or broker associate must be registered under an active broker to perform services requiring licensure.
B
A broker associate may independently open a brokerage office without registering under a broker because the person already holds a broker license.
C
An inactive Florida license may be used for occasional paid brokerage work as long as the transaction closes through an active broker.
D
A sales associate may be paid directly by a customer so long as the employing broker approves it afterward.

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