California newly licensed questions re MLS and Realtors

[Allen Maris]

Hi Everyone, hopefully someone can help clear up some questions for me...

I just passed the salespersons exam. I'm more interested in using it for MLS access and to help with my investing.

A couple questions for anyone that wouldn't mind helping out...

1. It was a year since I applied for the license so they sent me a follow up form, (FL450S) to verify my info. I can't find any instructions about this form online. It asks me if my employing broker is still going to be (it's blank). There's an option to check "I do not intend to be employed by a broker". I will at some point soon, but I'm not 100% sure I know whom it's going to be. I'm hoping by checking that "not intending to be employed..." box that this will get me into the system and then I can just update that info once I know. Thoughts?

2. I have friends that are brokers and member of Realtors in LA or Northern CA, but I want MLS access for central CA. Can I work under either of them yet join Realtor chapter in my area? Will it be double fees, one set for his location and one set for my location?

3. Since the MLS access now covers state wide, is it just one fee and I can do anything in the state or will I be limited to only his area?

Thanks!

Allen