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Sandra passed the Kentucky PSI salesperson exam and submitted her license application to KREC. Before KREC issues her license, Sandra begins showing homes to buyers and collecting referral fees from a local broker. Under KRS Chapter 324, which of the following best describes Sandra's situation?

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C) Sandra is engaging in unlicensed real estate activity, which is a violation of KRS Chapter 324 and may result in disciplinary action and civil penalties

Under KRS Chapter 324, a person must hold an active, issued Kentucky real estate license before engaging in any real estate brokerage activity, including showing property or receiving compensation. Passing the exam does not constitute licensure. Until KREC officially issues the license, Sandra has no legal authority to perform licensed activities, and doing so constitutes unlicensed practice, which is subject to disciplinary action and civil penalties under KRS 324.990.

Answer Options
A
Sandra's activities are permissible because she has already passed the exam and her license is pending
B
Sandra may show homes but cannot collect any fees until her license is officially issued by KREC
C
Sandra is engaging in unlicensed real estate activity, which is a violation of KRS Chapter 324 and may result in disciplinary action and civil penalties
D
Sandra's activities are permissible as long as she discloses to buyers that her license application is pending

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