What term describes a broker who holds a license but works under the supervision of another broker?

• A. A broker associate
• B. A licensed broker
• C. A principal broker
• D. A sales associate

Answer: (D)

A broker associate describes a licensed broker who works under the supervision of another broker. In Florida, someone with a broker license who isn’t the supervising broker is typically called an associate broker (broker associate). They can perform broker-level duties, but they do so within the supervision and framework of a principal broker’s office.

This differs from a sales associate, who holds a sales license (not a broker license) and must work under the supervision of a broker. It also differs from the principal broker, who is the supervising broker in charge of the office, and from a licensed broker who might operate independently without supervision. The term that fits someone who holds a broker license but works under supervision is broker associate.