Question 23

A licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania must pay the required fee and submit the application to the Commission when changing employment from one broker to another.

When a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania changes employment, it is essential for them to pay the necessary fee and submit an application to the Commission to formalize the transfer to the new broker.

A) show proof of completion of at least 14 hours of continuing education in real estate in the last two years

This option is incorrect as it pertains to ongoing educational requirements for licensure rather than the specific process required when changing brokers. While continuing education is important for maintaining a license, it is not a prerequisite for changing employment.

B) notify the Commission before making the change

This option is also incorrect. While it is important for real estate professionals to keep the Commission informed, the requirement specifically focuses on the fee payment and application submission rather than prior notification.

C) obtain a signed release from the salesperson's current broker

This choice is incorrect. Although obtaining a release could be part of the professional etiquette when changing brokers, it is not mandated by the Commission as a requirement for the employment change process.

D) pay the required fee and submit the application to the Commission

This option is correct as it explicitly outlines the necessary steps a licensed real estate salesperson must take when changing brokers. The requirement to pay the fee and submit an application ensures that the transition is officially recognized by the Commission.

Conclusion

The correct answer, D, is definitive because it directly addresses the legal procedures mandated by the Commission during a broker change. All other options fail to meet the specific requirements outlined by Pennsylvania real estate regulations, as they either pertain to general practice or are not mandated for the change of broker process.