Legal Q&A | Broker-In-Charge Designation for More Than One Firm

QUESTION: I am currently the BIC of a real estate firm, which focuses on residential sales transactions. I want to open a second firm to provide property management services for our clients. Will I be able to designate myself BIC of the new management company? In the future, what options do I have to open a third firm, where I am planning to offer commercial sales services, and serve as BIC?

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Economic Update by Dr. Lawrence Yun: Get insights into the NC Commercial economic landscape with a 30-minute update from guest speaker Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR's Chief Economist.
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NAR has announced the 2023 finalists for the Good Neighbor Awards, and our very own NC REALTOR® Irene Sawyer has made the list! Irene survived a rare form of breast cancer, and now she helps other women in the High Country community battle the disease and avoid medical debt. Vote at realtor.com/goodneighbor by October 1 to help Irene win the Web Choice vote and bonus grant money. Vote now »

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