If an applicant fulfills all requirements for licensure but hasn't found a sponsoring broker yet, are they able to get licensed?

• A. Yes, the applicant can receive an inactive license from the commission.
• B. No, they must wait until sponsorship is found.
• C. Yes, they can practice under supervision.
• D. Only after passing an additional exam.

Answer: (A)

Getting licensed often involves two parts: meeting the coursework and application requirements, and then securing a sponsoring broker to activate the license. Some commissions allow issuing an inactive license to applicants who have met the requirements but haven’t yet found a broker. This lets you hold the credential while you search for sponsorship, but you can’t practice real estate until you activate with a broker. So the best answer is that they can receive an inactive license from the commission. Practicing while inactive isn’t allowed, and no extra exam is required for this inactive status.