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Under TREC rules, a broker who dies while operating a brokerage with sponsored sales agents creates a situation that must be addressed. What happens to the brokerage and its agents?

Correct Answer

A) TREC may appoint a temporary broker to wind down the brokerage's affairs, and the agents must find new sponsors

Under TREC rules, when a designated broker dies, TREC may authorize a temporary arrangement to wind down the brokerage's pending affairs. The sponsored agents must find new sponsoring brokers, as they cannot continue to practice without an active sponsoring broker.

Answer Options
A
TREC may appoint a temporary broker to wind down the brokerage's affairs, and the agents must find new sponsors
B
The sponsored sales agents may continue operating under the deceased broker's license for up to 1 year
C
The brokerage automatically transfers to the broker's next of kin who must obtain a broker license within 90 days
D
All pending transactions are automatically voided and the brokerage ceases to exist immediately

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