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Under RELA, a Pennsylvania broker of record, Sarah, is retiring and wants to close her brokerage. What steps must Sarah take regarding her affiliated salespersons?

Correct Answer

D) Sarah must notify all affiliated salespersons of the closure, give them time to transfer to another brokerage, and notify the SREC of the closure

Under RELA, when closing a brokerage, the broker of record must notify all affiliated licensees so they can transfer their licenses to new brokerages. The SREC must also be notified of the closure. The broker must handle all pending transactions and escrow funds properly.

Answer Options
A
Sarah may simply close the office with no notification to anyone
B
The salespersons automatically become independent brokers when Sarah retires
C
Sarah must find a new broker of record to replace her before she may retire
D
Sarah must notify all affiliated salespersons of the closure, give them time to transfer to another brokerage, and notify the SREC of the closure

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