After working with buyers for months an affiliate broker wrote an accepted offer in January but his license had expired in December. Is he entitled to a commission?

This choice incorrectly assumes that renewing the license after its expiration can retroactively validate the transactions conducted during the period of expiration. Real estate laws require active licensure during the transaction to ensure compliance, thus renewal after the fact does not rectify the broker's eligibility for commission.

While the broker had established a working relationship with the buyers prior to expiration, this does not grant him entitlement to a commission for a transaction conducted after his license had lapsed. The law mandates that a valid license must be in place at the time of the transaction, regardless of prior engagements.

This choice suggests that the broker may have the authority to decide on commission matters despite the expired license, which is misleading. Legal and regulatory standards govern these situations, and a broker cannot overlook the necessity of an active license at the time of the transaction.