Before a new license holder can engage in the practice of real estate, who must receive a copy of that sales agent's license?

• A. The Broker That Is Sponsoring The Sales Agent
• B. The Client
• C. The Lender
• D. The Appraiser

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that real estate work is done under the supervision of a licensed broker, so the sponsoring broker must have the agent’s license on file. The broker is responsible for ensuring that the agent is properly licensed, up-to-date on education requirements, and compliant with state rules. Having a copy of the license allows the broker to verify status before the agent conducts any real estate activities and to maintain proper records for supervision. The client, lender, or appraiser aren’t responsible for licensing and aren’t involved in supervision, so they don’t need a copy of the agent’s license. Therefore, the broker that sponsors the sales agent must receive a copy.