California Real Estate Practice Exam

A licensed real estate broker desires to work as a salesperson. She should:

1. apply for salesperson's license

2. apply to take salesperson's examination

3. enter into agreement (written) with employing broker and work as a salesperson

4. inactivate broker license and apply for salesperson's license

The correct answer is: apply for salesperson's license

The appropriate step for a licensed real estate broker who wishes to work as a salesperson is to apply for a salesperson's license. This process acknowledges that, while the broker holds a higher level of licensing and has the ability to operate independently in real estate transactions, transitioning to the role of a salesperson requires a different licensing designation. When a broker applies for a salesperson's license, they undergo the necessary evaluations and fulfill any additional requirements set forth by the regulatory body. This ensures compliance with legal standards and allows them to operate in the specific capacity of a salesperson while potentially still holding their broker's license. Other options, while they may seem plausible, do not correctly capture the necessary step for the broker. Simply applying to take the salesperson's examination does not automatically provide the status or license. An agreement with an employing broker would not be sufficient to operate as a salesperson without proper licensure. Lastly, inactivating the broker's license may be unnecessary if the broker retains it while meeting the requirements to work under another broker as a salesperson. Therefore, the clearest and most direct approach to gain the permissions required for this transition lies in obtaining the salesperson’s license.