What must a salesperson do if previously licensed?

When a salesperson has been previously licensed but is not currently active, they must activate their existing license and resolve any outstanding issues associated with it. This could involve addressing lapses in continuing education requirements, ensuring that there are no disciplinary actions pending, or fulfilling any other obligations that might have arisen during the time the license was inactive.

This process helps ensure that the salesperson is compliant with the current laws and regulations governing real estate practices in Massachusetts. Activation allows the individual to resume their real estate activities without needing to retake the licensing exam or fulfill additional training requirements unnecessarily.

The other options suggest actions that are not required for someone who is simply reactivating a previously held license. Completing a new exam would be necessary only if the license had been expired for a significant time, particularly beyond a specific grace period. A 20-hour refresher course might be a requirement for some but is not a universal condition for all previously licensed salespersons. Switching to a different brokerage entails decisions about employment rather than the activation of a license. Therefore, addressing the previous license's status is the essential action to undertake first.