Okla. Admin. Code § 605:10 § 605:10-1-2
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When used in this Chapter, masculine words shall include the feminine and neuter, and the singular includes the plural. The following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Advertising" means all forms of representation, promotion and solicitation disseminated in any manner and by any means of communication, to include social networking, to consumers for any purpose related to licensed real estate activity. "Bona fide offer" means an offer in writing. "Branch office" means an extension of a broker's main office location and normally is located at a different location than the main office. A branch office shall not be independently owned by any person other than the applicable broker or entity. "Branch broker" means a person who qualified for a broker license and who is designated by a broker manager or proprietor broker to direct and supervise a branch office on behalf of the broker in conformance with Section 858-310 of the Code. A branch broker is considered an associate of a broker manager or proprietor broker. "Broker" means a sole proprietor, corporation, managing corporate broker of a corporation, association, managing broker member or manager of an association, partnership, or managing partners of a partnership and shall be one and the same as defined as a broker in Section 858-102 of the Code and whom the Commission shall hold responsible for all actions of associates who are assigned to said broker. "Code" when used in the rules of this Chapter, means Title 59, Section 858-101 et seq, Oklahoma Statutes as adopted 1974 and amended. "Entity" means association, corporation, limited liability company, and partnership. "Filed" means the date of the United States postal service postmark or the date personal delivery is made to the Commission office. "Firm" means a sole proprietor, corporation, limited liability company, association or partnership. "Inactive status" means a period in which a licensee is prohibited from performing activities which require an active license. "Nonresident" means a person who is licensed to practice in this state, however, does not maintain a place of business in this state but maintains a place of business in another state and who periodically comes to this state to operate and perform real estate activities. "Previously licensed applicant" means a person who has been licensed in another state and desires to obtain a resident license in this state. "Provisional sales associate" shall be synonymous in meaning with sales associate except where it is specifically addressed in Subchapters 3, 5 and 7 of this Chapter. "Rents" or "leases real estate" as referenced in Title 59, Section 858-102, subparagraph 2, means the licensed activities provided by a broker through a property management agreement with a party for a fee, commission or other valuable consideration, or with the intention or expectation of receiving or collecting a fee, commission or other valuable consideration. Licensed property management activities may include, but shall not be limited to, showing real property for rent or lease; soliciting tenants and landlords; negotiating on behalf of the tenant or landlord; and complying with and maintaining the property in accordance with Title 41, Oklahoma Statutes, Non-Residential/Residential Landlord and Tenant Acts. "Resident" means a person who is licensed in this state and operates from a place of business in this state. "Sole proprietor" means a broker who is the sole owner of a real estate business. "Team name" means a name used by a team as defined in Section 858-305 of the Code. All team names must be approved by the broker and must be registered with the Commission. "Trade name" means the name a firm is to be known as and which is used in advertising by the firm to promote and generate publicity for the firm. A firm may or may not do business in the name under which their license is issued but must register with the Commission all trade names used by the firm.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 605:10-1-2 establishes a standardized glossary of terms used throughout Chapter 10 of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission's rules. The definitions clarify the scope of roles such as broker, branch broker, and provisional sales associate, as well as concepts like advertising, inactive status, and trade names. By fixing these meanings, the provision ensures that the rules in this Chapter are interpreted consistently, regardless of how the same words might be used in everyday language.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 605:10-1-2, property owners who engage a licensed broker for property management services should understand that 'rents or leases real estate' is a defined licensed activity, meaning the broker operates under a formal property management agreement for compensation. Compliant operators ensure that any branch offices, team names, or trade names used in advertising are properly registered with the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission as required by this provision. Familiarity with these definitions helps landlords understand the scope of their broker's authority and the regulatory framework governing their working relationship.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 605:10-1-2 defines the term 'advertising' broadly to include social media and all forms of solicitation directed at consumers in connection with licensed real estate activity, which can be relevant when evaluating how a rental was marketed to you. The definition of 'rents or leases real estate' clarifies that property management activities—such as showing units, soliciting tenants, and negotiating lease terms—must be performed by or through a licensed broker under a formal agreement. Tenants who believe a person performed these activities without proper licensure may explore filing a complaint with the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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