What must a salesperson do to officially change broker affiliation?

To officially change broker affiliation, a salesperson must register the change with the commission. This process is crucial because the commission oversees the licensing and regulation of real estate professionals. By registering the change, it ensures that the salesperson's new broker is recognized legally, and it updates the official records maintained by the commission. This step is essential for maintaining compliance with state regulations, ensuring that all agents and associated brokers are properly documented and accountable.

While it may be important for salespersons to inform their clients and communicate changes to their previous and new brokers, and while correspondence like a letter or email might be necessary in different contexts, these actions do not fulfill the legal requirement of updating records with the commission. Therefore, registering the change with the commission is the definitive action that legitimizes the affiliation switch.