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Tom is a CPA who wants to become a real estate broker. He has never held a real estate license before. What path must he take?

Correct Answer

B) Get a sales associate license first, then upgrade to broker after 2 years

Florida generally requires an applicant for a broker license to first hold an active sales associate license and complete at least 24 months of active real estate experience within the preceding 5 years before qualifying for the broker license. Holding a CPA license does not waive that experience requirement.

Answer Options
A
Complete only a Florida real estate law course
B
Get a sales associate license first, then upgrade to broker after 2 years
C
Apply directly for a broker license without any education or experience
D
Complete broker pre-licensing education but is exempt from experience requirements

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Broker supervision is the legal obligation of a designated or managing broker to oversee and be accountable for the real estate activities of all salespersons and associate brokers operating under their license.

Commingling is the illegal act of mixing client funds with a broker's personal or business operating funds, while conversion is the unauthorized use of client funds for the broker's own benefit. Both are serious violations that can result in license revocation.

Commingling is the illegal act of mixing client trust funds with a broker's personal or business operating funds; conversion is the misappropriation of those funds.

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