Arizona License Law

When an Arizona real estate broker closes their brokerage, they must:

ASimply stop accepting new clients; existing transactions will resolve themselves
BNotify the ADRE, arrange for proper disposition of client trust funds, ensure pending transactions are properly handled, and transfer or release all salesperson licenses✓ Correct
CTransfer all client files to the nearest competing brokerage
DContinue to maintain the broker's license for 5 years after closure for liability purposes

Explanation

Closing a real estate brokerage in Arizona requires multiple steps: notifying ADRE, properly distributing or transferring trust account funds to clients, ensuring all pending transactions are properly handled or transferred, arranging for licensees affiliated with the brokerage to affiliate with new brokerages, and maintaining records as required by law.

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