72. An affiliate broker works part time for a firm that only handles commercial sales and leasing. A second broker, specializing in residential sales, invites the affiliate broker to join his firm. Before the affiliate broker may join the new firm, he MUST
Answer: C
The affiliate broker must terminate his current affiliation and file the required change request with the Commission before joining the new firm.
In order to join a new firm while currently affiliated with another, the affiliate broker must terminate his existing affiliation and file the necessary change request with the Commission.
A) obtain his current broker's written consent to the dual affiliation.
This option is incorrect because the current broker's consent is not sufficient for the affiliate broker to maintain dual affiliations. Regulatory requirements typically necessitate the termination of the existing relationship rather than just obtaining consent.
B) obtain the Commission's authorization for the dual affiliation.
This choice is not accurate as the affiliate broker is not allowed to maintain dual affiliations. Instead, he must first terminate his current affiliation before seeking any authorization from the Commission regarding the new firm.
C) terminate his current affiliation and file the required change request with the Commission.
This is the correct answer. To legally transition to the new firm, the affiliate broker must first terminate his current affiliation and then file the necessary change request with the Commission to formalize the change.
D) complete additional education in residential contracts.
While additional education may be beneficial for the affiliate broker in adapting to a new specialization, it is not a prerequisite for joining a new firm. The main requirement is the termination of the current affiliation and filing a change request.
Conclusion
The correct answer is definitive because it aligns with the regulatory framework governing brokerage affiliations, which requires a broker to terminate their existing relationship before entering into a new one. All other options incorrectly suggest that the affiliate broker can maintain dual affiliations or impose unnecessary educational requirements, which are not part of the process outlined by regulatory authorities.