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A client from Texas is speaking with an Oregon real estate licensee named Sandra. The client asks Sandra, 'Are you a broker or a salesperson?' Sandra replies, 'I hold an Oregon Broker license.' The client, familiar with Texas terminology, assumes Sandra must be the supervising licensee at her office. Which of the following best explains why the client's assumption is incorrect?

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A) In Oregon, a Broker license is the entry-level license, and Sandra may still be working under the supervision of a Principal Broker

Oregon uses a two-tier system under ORS Chapter 696 where 'Broker' is the entry-level license — equivalent to a salesperson in Texas and most other states. The supervising licensee in Oregon is called a 'Principal Broker.' The client's confusion arises because in Texas, 'Broker' implies a supervising or independent licensee, but in Oregon, it simply means the entry-level licensee.

Answer Options
A
In Oregon, a Broker license is the entry-level license, and Sandra may still be working under the supervision of a Principal Broker
B
In Oregon, all licensees are called Brokers regardless of their supervisory role, so the title provides no information about seniority
C
In Oregon, Sandra would need to hold a Managing Broker license to be considered a supervising licensee
D
In Oregon, only licensees with more than five years of experience are permitted to supervise other agents

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