Who can be a partner in a real estate brokerage partnership?

• A. Active Brokers Only
• B. Inactive Brokers Only
• C. Active Brokers, Inactive Brokers, or Unlicensed Persons Registered with the DBPR (but Only Active Brokers Can Perform Real Estate Services)
• D. Sales Associates Only

Answer: (C)

In Florida, who can be a partner in a real estate brokerage partnership focuses on ownership and supervision. A brokerage partnership may include active brokers, inactive brokers, or unlicensed persons who are registered with the DBPR. The crucial point is that real estate services can only be performed by someone with an active broker license, so the person in charge of supervising the brokerage (the broker in charge) must be an active licensee. Inactive brokers and unlicensed registered individuals can be part of the ownership or management, but they cannot themselves perform real estate services. This combination allows flexibility in ownership while ensuring supervision by an active broker.