Auditing

What are the signage requirements for a broker’s place of business?

What is the result of a broker abandoning the broker’s place of business?

May a broker use a mailbox as an office address?

May a broker conduct real estate activity from or establish a “Virtual Office”?

Is a broker required to maintain a place of business?

Under what circumstances may an Arizona broker cooperate with an out-of-state broker who would otherwise require licensure in Arizona?

May a broker pay compensation or receive compensation from an out-of-state broker?

May an unlicensed assistant or other unlicensed employees be a member of a real estate team and be paid by the broker as a member of the team?

May a broker pay compensation to an unlicensed assistant based on the sale or lease of a property?

Is the performance of broker price opinions activity for which compensation must be paid through the broker?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Broker Audit Declaration?

The Broker Audit Declaration serves two functions. (1) To provide information to the Department’s Auditing Staff about the broker’s real estate practice since the last renewal period; and, (2) To provide the broker with an overview of the current Arizona Revised Statutes and Commissioner’s Rules applicable to licensed brokers and confirm that the broker is complying with those statutes and rules.

Is the broker required to submit the Audit Declaration Form with the broker's license renewal or employing broker's (entity) license renewal?

A designated and/or self-employed broker is required to complete and submit a Broker Audit Declaration form prior to or with the broker’s license renewal, pursuant to the Commissioner’s Rule R4-28-303(A)(2)(f). A Broker Audit Declaration form is not required for the renewal of an entity license.

If a broker is semi-retired and doesn't use the real estate license often, does the broker have to complete and submit a Broker Audit Declaration Form with the broker's license renewal?

Yes, any designated and/or self-employed broker with an active license must complete the Broker Audit Declaration as part of the broker’s license renewal process regardless of whether or not real estate business has been conducted. If real estate business has not been conducted, most of the answers will be “N/A”.

More questions?

Review our frequently asked questions about the process and more.

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