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Carlos holds an active Associate Broker license in New Mexico. His Qualifying Broker unexpectedly closes the brokerage with no advance notice. Carlos has three active listing agreements and two pending purchase contracts. Under New Mexico license law, which of the following is the most accurate statement about Carlos's ability to continue working on these transactions?

Correct Answer

A) Carlos must immediately cease all real estate activities and may not resume until he affiliates with a new Qualifying Broker

Under NMSA 1978, Chapter 61, Article 29, an Associate Broker must be affiliated with and supervised by an active Qualifying Broker in order to engage in any real estate activities. When the Qualifying Broker's brokerage closes, the Associate Broker's ability to practice is immediately suspended until a new Qualifying Broker affiliation is established with the NMREC. There is no grace period that permits independent practice.

Answer Options
A
Carlos must immediately cease all real estate activities and may not resume until he affiliates with a new Qualifying Broker
B
Carlos may continue working on all active transactions independently until they close, since the clients have already signed agreements
C
Carlos may complete only the two pending purchase contracts but must refer the three listings to another brokerage
D
Carlos may continue working for up to 30 days without a Qualifying Broker while he searches for a new affiliation

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