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Jennifer is a licensed Virginia salesperson who has been working under Broker Thompson at ABC Realty. Jennifer decides she wants to move to XYZ Realty and work under Broker Davis. What must happen for Jennifer's license to be properly transferred to XYZ Realty under Virginia law?

Correct Answer

C) Broker Davis must submit a transfer application to VREB, and Jennifer may not practice until VREB processes the transfer

Under 18 VAC 135-20-110 and Va. Code § 54.1-2106.1, a salesperson's license is held by the principal broker on the salesperson's behalf. To transfer to a new firm, the new principal broker must submit a transfer application to VREB. The salesperson may not engage in real estate activities under the new broker until VREB has processed and approved the transfer.

Answer Options
A
Jennifer must notify VREB in writing within 10 days, and her old broker must return her license certificate to VREB
B
Jennifer must apply to VREB for a new license, retake the state exam, and pay a new application fee
C
Broker Davis must submit a transfer application to VREB, and Jennifer may not practice until VREB processes the transfer
D
Jennifer may begin working at XYZ Realty immediately upon verbal agreement with Broker Davis, then file paperwork within 30 days

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