A broker with an inactive license may still receive a commission if they:

A broker with an inactive license can still receive a commission if they were properly licensed at the time of the transaction. This means that as long as the broker held an active license during the period when they completed the transaction, they retain the right to receive commissions for the deals they closed while their license was active, even if their license is now inactive. Real estate commissions are tied to the licensing status at the time of the transaction, not to the current status.

The other options don't align with the requirements set forth by the real estate licensing laws. Filing a complaint with the real estate board would generally be relevant for disputes, not for earning commissions. Obtaining a temporary license, while a potential route for reactivation, does not apply if the broker is already inactive; they must meet the qualifications for reactivation and does not guarantee commission entitlement based on prior activity. Lastly, receiving approval from the real estate commissioner does not automatically entitle a broker to a commission without the foundational requirement of having been properly licensed at the time of the transaction.