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Robert is a licensed Kentucky sales associate whose license is currently on inactive status. A friend asks Robert to show them a home and help negotiate the purchase price, offering to pay Robert a referral fee. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Robert's situation under Kentucky law?

Correct Answer

A) Robert may not perform real estate brokerage activities or receive compensation for such activities while his license is on inactive status.

Under KRS Chapter 324, a licensee with an inactive license is not permitted to perform any real estate brokerage activities or receive compensation for such activities. An inactive license means the licensee is not affiliated with a principal broker and is not authorized to engage in brokerage services. Performing brokerage activities with an inactive license constitutes unlicensed practice, which is a violation of Kentucky law regardless of the personal relationship between the parties.

Answer Options
A
Robert may not perform real estate brokerage activities or receive compensation for such activities while his license is on inactive status.
B
Robert may accept the referral fee as long as he discloses his inactive license status to all parties in writing before the transaction closes.
C
Robert may show the home and negotiate on his friend's behalf because the activity is for a personal acquaintance and not a commercial transaction.
D
Robert may perform limited brokerage activities such as showing property, but he cannot negotiate price or terms while on inactive status.

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