If a license expires, which of the following describes the licensee's status?

If a license expires, which of the following describes the licensee's status?

• A. The licensee may continue to work and collect commissions
• B. The licensee cannot work or collect commissions
• C. The licensee may receive commissions only from the issuing authority
• D. The licensee cannot work or collect commissions, but may be paid commissions for work performed while the license was in effect

Answer: (D)

When a license expires, the licensee loses the authority to perform activities that require licensure and cannot engage in new real estate work or earn commissions on transactions after the expiration. However, if services were performed while the license was still active, any commissions earned for that work remain due, even if payment occurs after the expiration. In short, you can’t work or collect commissions after expiration, but you may be paid for work you completed while the license was in effect.

When a license expires, the licensee loses the authority to perform activities that require licensure and cannot engage in new real estate work or earn commissions on transactions after the expiration. However, if services were performed while the license was still active, any commissions earned for that work remain due, even if payment occurs after the expiration. In short, you can’t work or collect commissions after expiration, but you may be paid for work you completed while the license was in effect.