New York State Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam

What resource can brokers provide to their independent contractor salespeople?

1. Commission-based pay

2. Office phone

3. Leased vehicles

4. Health insurance

The correct answer is: Office phone

Brokers can provide office phones to their independent contractor salespeople as a resource that enhances professional communication and supports their sales activities. An office phone allows salespeople to connect with clients, conduct business calls, and maintain a professional image, which is essential in the real estate industry. This resource is particularly valuable because it enables salespeople to operate effectively while representing the brokerage. In contrast, while commission-based pay is indeed common in this field, it is not something that brokers provide as a "resource" in the traditional sense, as it relates more to the income structure rather than a tangible asset or tool for conducting business. Leased vehicles and health insurance are also not standard resources provided by brokers to independent contractors because independent contractors generally operate independently and are responsible for their own expenses and benefits.