A salesperson moves to a different brokerage. What is typically required?

BROKER CHANGES (also called sponsorship transfers) are routine events but require specific procedures. The salesperson's license is tied to their sponsoring broker; without a sponsoring broker, the license becomes INACTIVE or PARKED (no real estate activity permitted). PROCESS (state-specific but commonly): (1) DECISION/NOTIFICATION — salesperson notifies current broker of intent to move (may be subject to brokerage agreement terms); (2) RELEASE — old broker formally releases the license (signs release form, processes through commission); some brokerages require notice period; (3) ACCEPTANCE — new broker accepts sponsorship (signs acceptance, may require new agreement); (4) COMMISSION FILING — state commission updates the licensee's record; (5) FEE — some states charge transfer fees; (6) TIMING — license is typically inactive during the transition; activity is permitted only when properly transferred. DURING TRANSITION: salesperson should not engage in real estate activities until new affiliation is processed. WHAT TRANSFERS: (1) THE LICENSE itself (subject to broker acceptance); (2) GENERALLY NOT existing listings — those are owned by the brokerage (not the salesperson); listings stay with the old brokerage typically (subject to negotiation/contract terms in brokerage agreements); (3) CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS — depends on contractual terms; most brokerage agreements address whether salespersons can take clients with them or not (non-compete, customer non-solicitation clauses common). PENDING TRANSACTIONS: typically completed with the old broker; new broker doesn't inherit pending deals unless specifically transferred. COMPENSATION on pending transactions: usually per old broker agreement; salesperson typically gets their split per the old agreement when the deal closes (even after they've moved). NEW BROKER expectations: salesperson should understand new commission split, policies, branding, etc., before transferring. INACTIVE STATUS: if a salesperson chooses not to affiliate with a broker immediately, the license can be placed on inactive status; no real estate activity permitted; CE requirements still typically apply for renewal. The state portion exam tests YOUR state's specific transfer procedures and any unique requirements.