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Angela holds a New Jersey broker-salesperson license and has been affiliated with Sunrise Realty for five years. She completes her 12 CE hours and submits her renewal application to the NJREC before June 30. However, Sunrise Realty's broker, who holds the supervising broker license, fails to renew his own broker license before June 30. Under New Jersey law, what is the effect on Angela's license and her ability to practice?

Correct Answer

C) Angela's license remains valid, but she may not engage in any real estate activity until she affiliates with a broker whose license is in good standing.

Under N.J.S.A. 45:15-9 and NJREC regulations, a broker-salesperson's own license status is not automatically suspended merely because the supervising broker's license lapses. Angela's license remains valid because she timely renewed it. However, because a broker-salesperson must be affiliated with and supervised by a licensed broker to engage in real estate activities, Angela cannot lawfully practice real estate while her supervising broker's license is expired. She must affiliate with a new broker whose license is in good standing before resuming practice. Her license itself is valid; her ability to use it is suspended in practice until proper supervision is restored.

Answer Options
A
Angela's license remains valid and she may continue practicing independently because her own renewal was timely submitted.
B
Angela's license is automatically suspended along with the supervising broker's license, and she cannot practice until she affiliates with a new licensed broker.
C
Angela's license remains valid, but she may not engage in any real estate activity until she affiliates with a broker whose license is in good standing.
D
Angela must notify the NJREC within 5 business days and may continue practicing for up to 30 days while she finds a new supervising broker.

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In real estate, the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee determines tax treatment, liability, and the level of control a broker may exercise over the agent's daily activities. Most real estate agents operate as independent contractors.

Florida real estate licenses must be renewed biennially, and sales associates have specific post-license education requirements for their first renewal.

License requirements are the mandatory qualifications—including pre-licensing education, examination, and background checks—that a person must satisfy before legally practicing real estate. These requirements are established and enforced by each state's real estate commission.

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