Can a licensee sponsored by one brokerage work for a property management company at the same time?

A licensee can only have one sponsoring broker at a time due to the regulations governing real estate practice in Illinois. This structure is designed to ensure that all real estate activities a licensee engages in are under the oversight of a single brokerage entity, which maintains a clear line of accountability and governance.

When a licensee is sponsored by a brokerage, that brokerage has a legal and fiduciary responsibility for the actions of the licensee. Working for a property management company simultaneously would create a conflict of interest and complicate the responsibilities of managing transactions and client relationships under different sponsors.

In Illinois, the law requires that to keep a consistent standard across the industry, licensees must only conduct activities under the authority of a single sponsoring broker. This rule helps ensure compliance with ethical standards and local regulations, preserving the integrity of the real estate profession.

While variations in practice may occur outside of Illinois or under different circumstances, the law specifically states that a licensee may hold only one brokerage sponsorship at any given time within the state.