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Brooke is a licensed Michigan salesperson who has been working for Apex Realty for two years. Apex Realty's broker, Mr. Hall, has his broker license suspended by LARA-BPL due to a disciplinary action. Brooke has three active listings and two pending transactions. Under Michigan law, what is the immediate effect on Brooke's ability to continue working on these transactions?

Correct Answer

D) Brooke's salesperson license becomes inactive immediately, and she cannot perform any licensed real estate activities until she affiliates with a new licensed broker

Under Michigan Occupational Code Act 299 of 1980 (MCL 339.2501 et seq.), a salesperson's license is only active when affiliated with a licensed broker. When the employing broker's license is suspended, the salesperson loses the legal foundation for her active license status immediately. Brooke cannot perform any licensed real estate activities — including working on active listings or pending transactions — until she affiliates with a new licensed broker and her license is reactivated under the new affiliation. There is no grace period or exception for pending transactions.

Answer Options
A
Brooke may continue working on all active listings and pending transactions for up to 90 days while Apex Realty finds a replacement broker
B
Brooke may continue working independently on her pending transactions because they were initiated before the broker's suspension
C
Brooke may transfer her active listings to another salesperson at Apex Realty who will serve as the temporary supervising agent
D
Brooke's salesperson license becomes inactive immediately, and she cannot perform any licensed real estate activities until she affiliates with a new licensed broker

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