What must a salesperson be in order to not maintain a place of business?

To not maintain a place of business, a salesperson must be inactive. Inactive status generally means that the individual is not currently engaging in real estate activities, which can include selling, leasing, or managing properties. When a salesperson is in inactive status, they are not required to maintain a physical office because they are not conducting business transactions that necessitate a place of business.

The other options might hint at conditions associated with being a licensed salesperson, but they do not specifically relate to the requirement of maintaining a place of business. For instance, being active means the salesperson is engaged in real estate activities, which would typically necessitate a business location. Similarly, being licensed is a general requirement to practice real estate, but does not exempt a salesperson from needing an office if they are active. Renewed indicates that a salesperson's license is current, but again does not pertain to the requirement to maintain a place of business while inactive.