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Broker Chen is the principal broker of Nevada Homes LLC, a licensed Nevada real estate brokerage. Broker Chen dies unexpectedly. Salesperson Park, who is affiliated with Nevada Homes LLC, wants to continue operating the brokerage and serving existing clients. Under Nevada law, what is the most accurate description of what must happen to the brokerage license and operations after the principal broker's death?

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D) NRED may allow the brokerage to continue operating temporarily under a qualifying broker designated by the estate or surviving owners, but a new principal broker must be licensed and designated promptly.

Under NRS 645.310 and NRED procedures, when a principal broker dies, the brokerage does not automatically cease operations nor does a license automatically transfer to another person. Nevada law and NRED practice allow for a temporary continuation of operations while the estate or surviving owners work to designate and license a new qualifying broker. NRED has provisions to allow limited continued operation during the transition period to protect clients and ongoing transactions, but a properly licensed broker must be designated as principal broker as soon as practicable. The brokerage cannot operate indefinitely without a licensed principal broker.

Answer Options
A
The brokerage must immediately cease all operations, and all affiliated licensees must find new brokers before conducting any further licensed activities.
B
The brokerage license automatically transfers to the most senior salesperson, allowing operations to continue uninterrupted for up to 180 days.
C
Salesperson Park may apply to NRED for an emergency broker license to maintain continuity of the brokerage without interruption.
D
NRED may allow the brokerage to continue operating temporarily under a qualifying broker designated by the estate or surviving owners, but a new principal broker must be licensed and designated promptly.

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