Florida Broker Practice Exam

What triggers an involuntary inactive status for a licensee?

1. Choosing not to work in real estate

2. Failing to renew the license before its expiration

3. Taking an extended vacation

4. Changing employers

The correct answer is: Failing to renew the license before its expiration

An involuntary inactive status for a real estate licensee is generally triggered when the licensee fails to renew their license before its expiration. This means that if a licensee does not take the necessary steps to ensure their license remains active, such as completing required continuing education or submitting renewal paperwork on time, their license will automatically become inactive. Involuntary inactive status indicates that the individual is not currently authorized to engage in real estate activities until they meet the requirements to reactivate their license. The other scenarios, such as choosing not to work in real estate, going on an extended vacation, or changing employers, do not automatically result in a license being placed in an involuntary inactive status. Instead, these actions may cause a licensee to voluntarily cease active work but do not affect the license's legal standing unless there is a failure to maintain its active status through renewal.