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Broker-in-Charge Sandra operates a real estate office in Columbia, South Carolina. Her company opens a second branch office in Lexington. Under South Carolina law, which of the following is correct regarding the Lexington branch office?

Correct Answer

C) The Lexington branch must have its own separately designated broker-in-charge who is responsible for that office

Under S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-360 and SCREC Regulation 36-1, each real estate office location in South Carolina must have its own designated broker-in-charge. A BIC may only serve as the BIC for one office at a time under normal circumstances. Therefore, the Lexington branch must have a separately designated BIC who is responsible for supervising that office's licensees and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Answer Options
A
Sandra may serve as the broker-in-charge for both the Columbia and Lexington offices simultaneously
B
The Lexington branch may operate without a designated broker-in-charge if it employs fewer than three licensees
C
The Lexington branch must have its own separately designated broker-in-charge who is responsible for that office
D
Sandra must obtain a separate broker license for the Lexington office but may supervise both locations remotely

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