DRE & Licensing
A California broker is responsible for the actions of their salesperson:
AOnly when the broker directly supervises the transaction
BEven when the broker is not present, if the salesperson was acting within the scope of their licensed activities✓ Correct
COnly if the broker has signed the relevant documents
DOnly for transactions over $500,000
Explanation
A broker bears supervisory responsibility for the licensed activities of their affiliated salespersons. Under the law of agency, a broker (as principal) is vicariously liable for the acts of their salesperson (as agent) performed within the scope of the employment relationship.
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