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David is a licensed Oregon Principal Broker who operates his own independent real estate office. He is also a licensed Oregon Broker in his personal capacity and sometimes represents buyers in transactions. A buyer asks David whether he is acting as a Broker or a Principal Broker in their transaction. Under Oregon law, which of the following best describes David's situation?

Correct Answer

C) David operates under his Principal Broker license in all capacities, whether managing the office or representing clients in transactions

Under ORS Chapter 696, a Principal Broker license encompasses all the activities that a Broker may perform, plus the additional authority to supervise other licensees and operate independently. A Principal Broker does not hold a separate Broker license — the Principal Broker license is the higher-tier license that authorizes all real estate activities. David operates under his Principal Broker license in all his real estate activities.

Answer Options
A
David must choose one license category and cannot hold both a Broker and Principal Broker license simultaneously
B
David holds a Principal Broker license, which is the only active license he needs; his Broker license was automatically cancelled when he upgraded
C
David operates under his Principal Broker license in all capacities, whether managing the office or representing clients in transactions
D
David must disclose to clients whether he is acting in his capacity as a Broker or as a Principal Broker for each individual transaction

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