If a sales associate with one year of experience is managing a branch office 45 minutes from the main office, what is true?

In Kentucky, real estate regulations specify that a sales associate cannot manage a branch office unless they hold a higher level of licensure, such as a broker's license. A sales associate, who has only one year of experience, does not have the necessary qualifications to manage a branch office independently. This is designed to ensure that individuals in management roles possess adequate experience and expertise to oversee operations effectively and comply with legal standards.

The other options do not align with the regulatory framework governing real estate practices in Kentucky. For instance, compliance with regulations requires appropriate licensure for managing tasks, so simply being a sales associate is insufficient. Similarly, a license upgrade would not be necessary in this context because the individual is not eligible for the role of a branch manager at their current licensing level. Reporting to the main office weekly may be a good practice for communication, but it does not address the core issue of the legal requirements for managing a branch office.