Under state law, what must a broker generally do when a salesperson affiliates with or leaves the brokerage?

Affiliation changes: When a salesperson AFFILIATES WITH or LEAVES a brokerage, the broker must follow state procedures.

When a salesperson joins: The broker sponsors/holds the salesperson's license; proper notification to the commission and any required paperwork must be completed to activate the affiliation.

When a salesperson leaves: The broker must release the license / notify the commission per state procedure; the salesperson cannot practice until affiliated with a new broker.

License custody: While affiliated, the broker typically holds the salesperson's license (physically or in the state system); upon departure, it is returned/released.

Notification: States require notification of affiliation changes (often within a specified time) so the commission's records are accurate.

Supervision: The broker supervises the salesperson only while affiliated.

Pending transactions: Agreements address commissions on pending deals when an agent leaves.

Records: Transaction records remain with the brokerage.

State-specific: Exact procedures, forms, and timeframes vary; the requirement to properly notify the commission and follow procedures when licensees join or leave (with the broker sponsoring the license while affiliated) is important broker office-management/state-law content tested on the exam.