Can Jeff, a real estate sales associate working under broker Charlene, sign a property management agreement with his client Art?

The correct answer is that Jeff can sign a property management agreement with his client Art because his broker, Charlene, can authorize him to do so. In the context of Oklahoma property management practices, a real estate sales associate operates under the authority and supervision of their employing broker. This means that if the broker has given explicit permission for the sales associate to engage in certain activities, such as signing property management agreements, then the associate is permitted to do so.

Charlene, as a broker, has the responsibility to manage her agents and can delegate specific tasks to them, allowing them to operate within the scope of their duties. This delegation is an essential aspect of real estate practice, where associates handle various transactions, provided they operate under their broker's guidance and authority.

In contrast, the idea that only brokers can sign such agreements overlooks the framework of brokerage where associates can act on behalf of the broker. Additionally, while written consent from the client or a separate property management license might seem relevant, they don't address the primary question of whether the associate can sign the agreement under the broker's authorization. The law provides for such delegation, thus enabling Jeff to sign the agreement with Charlene’s approval.