PSI New Jersey Real Estate State Practice Exam

What action requires a licensee to terminate their membership in a real estate board or MLS?

1. Absence from meetings

2. New employment with another firm

3. Failure to pay membership dues

4. Advocating rules or standards they do not agree with

The correct answer is: Advocating rules or standards they do not agree with

The requirement for a licensee to terminate their membership in a real estate board or Multiple Listing Service (MLS) often relates to their adherence to the established rules and standards that the organization upholds. When a licensee actively advocates for rules or standards that they do not agree with, it undermines the fundamental collective agreement that the real estate board or MLS relies on to function cohesively. Advocacy against the board's established norms can disrupt the professional environment and cohesion among members, which is why such action would warrant termination of membership. In contrast, while absence from meetings, new employment with another firm, and failure to pay membership dues might create issues regarding participation or benefits within the organization, they do not directly necessitate termination of membership. Typically, these situations might lead to a discussion or a potential suspension, but advocacy against the foundational rules or standards clearly indicates a fundamental disagreement with the organization's purpose, justifying the need for termination.