Tom is a Georgia-licensed real estate agent whose Florida client asks him to help find properties in both Georgia and Florida. Tom does not hold a Florida license. His supervising broker suggests he could work with a Florida-licensed agent for the Florida portion. What should Tom do to properly serve this client?

Correct Answer

A) Refer the Florida portion of the business to a licensed Florida agent and handle only the Georgia transactions

Tom must refer the Florida portion to a properly licensed Florida agent since he cannot legally practice real estate in Florida without a Florida license. He can only handle the Georgia transactions where he is properly licensed. Option B is incorrect because Georgia and Florida don't have reciprocity agreements or temporary licensing provisions. Option C is incorrect because the client's residence doesn't create an exception for unlicensed practice. Option D is incorrect because his Georgia broker's supervision doesn't authorize practice in Florida.