What is the role of the CREC in disciplining licensees?

• A. The CREC investigates complaints, imposes sanctions, and licenses licensees to practice real estate.
• B. The CREC handles only license renewals with no disciplinary power.
• C. The CREC manages property valuations for tax purposes.
• D. The CREC enforces zoning laws.

Answer: (A)

The CREC is the state regulator for real estate practice, combining licensing with discipline to protect the public. It licenses Colorado real estate licensees and enforces the real estate laws. When a complaint arises, the Commission investigates and can impose sanctions—such as fines, probation, license suspension, or revocation—through its disciplinary process. This dual role explains why this option best fits: it covers both granting the license to practice and taking action when standards aren’t met. The other tasks don’t fit: renewals are only part of ongoing licensure and don’t capture the disciplinary authority; property valuations for tax purposes are handled by tax assessors; and zoning enforcement is typically done by local government, not the CREC.