In Michigan real estate licensing, a temporary license is likely to be allowed in which circumstance?

• A. Temporary licenses are not allowed.
• B. The department will issue a wall license automatically.
• C. The salesperson is moving between two brokerages and does not want to wait for the wall license to be processed.
• D. A temporary license is issued only to newly licensed individuals.

Answer: (C)

Temporary licenses exist to bridge a gap when a licensee changes brokers. In Michigan, when a salesperson moves from one broker to another, the Department can issue a temporary license that lets them continue practicing under the supervision of the new broker while the official wall license is processed. This keeps clients represented and avoids downtime for the licensee. So the scenario where a salesperson is switching brokerages and doesn’t want to wait for the wall license to be issued fits this mechanism best. The other options don’t fit because temporary licenses aren’t used to cover all situations, aren’t issued automatically, and aren’t limited only to newly licensed individuals.