Florida Broker Practice Exam

What happens to a sales associate's license working under a broker if the broker fails to complete post-licensing requirements?

1. It becomes active

2. It becomes involuntary inactive

3. It remains unchanged

4. It becomes suspended

The correct answer is: It becomes involuntary inactive

When a broker fails to complete the post-licensing requirements, the status of their sales associates' licenses is affected. Specifically, the sales associate's license becomes involuntary inactive. This occurs because the sales associate's ability to practice is directly tied to the status of their supervising broker's license. If the broker does not meet the necessary obligations, such as completing the required continuing education or post-licensing courses, this can result in the broker's license becoming inactive. Consequently, the licenses of all sales associates working under that broker also transition to an involuntary inactive status. This means that the sales associates can no longer legally engage in real estate activities until another qualifying broker sponsors them or the original broker meets the post-licensing requirements to reactivate their license. In summary, the key point is that the regulatory framework is designed to ensure that all associates operate under an actively licensed broker, as this promotes accountability and maintains the standards of practice in the real estate profession.