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When does a sales associate's license cease to be in force?

  1. Upon reaching retirement age

  2. When a sales associate changes employers

  3. After one year of inactivity

  4. Upon the sale of real estate

The correct answer is: When a sales associate changes employers

A sales associate's license ceases to be in force when a sales associate changes employers because Florida law stipulates that a sales associate's license is tied to their broker. When a sales associate leaves one brokerage to work for another, their current license becomes inactive until it is activated under the new employer's brokerage. This is crucial in maintaining the regulatory framework for real estate practice in Florida, ensuring that all sales associates work under the supervision of a licensed broker. The other options do not accurately reflect the conditions under which a sales associate's license becomes inactive. Retirement age does not directly affect a sales associate's license status, nor does the sale of real estate; these do not imply changes to the license itself. Additionally, while inactivity over a year can lead to other consequences, it isn't the primary reason for a license ceasing to be in force.