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A Virginia real estate brokerage is structured as a corporation. Under Virginia law, who must hold a real estate broker license for the corporation to lawfully engage in real estate brokerage services?

Correct Answer

D) At least one officer or member of the corporation must be a licensed Virginia broker serving as the principal broker

Under Va. Code § 54.1-2110 and VREB regulations, a business entity such as a corporation may be licensed as a real estate broker, but the entity must have at least one officer, member, or manager who holds an active Virginia broker license and serves as the principal broker. This individual is responsible for the firm's compliance with Virginia license law. Not every officer or director must be licensed — only the designated principal broker.

Answer Options
A
The corporation must obtain a business entity license, and all employees must hold salesperson licenses
B
The corporation itself must obtain a broker license, and at least one officer must hold a salesperson license
C
Every officer and director of the corporation must hold an active Virginia broker license
D
At least one officer or member of the corporation must be a licensed Virginia broker serving as the principal broker

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