(b) A depository institution; subsidiaries that are owned and controlled by a depository institution and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision, the National Credit Union Administration, or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or institutions regulated by the Farm Credit Administration.

In banks, the youngest age required is 18, if he is younger, an account can be open but technically still under the supervision of an adult (ITF accounts)

Do note that as a salesperson, you will need to be under the supervision of a broker or a brokerage.

I was assured (by the customer service agent) that one of the 2 managers supervising our condo manager would contact me right away regarding the situation.  

One that is dependable, shows up when they say they will, don't need constant supervision, doesn't require me to tell them every little thing to do, but does what they see needs to be done.What gets your attention?

Note that the property management company --- as an entity being supervised by a broker --- has the obligation to hold the security deposit in escrow.

One thing that does not change from state to state is that agents have a responsibility to their clients, and agents are under the supervision of the Broker.  

Ask to talk to the broker directly (Some company pay some broker just to use his or her license and run it without licensed supervision.  

3.Who will supervise the construction of my home?

A PM company will tell you the same and then charge you for the inspection and hire someone to the work and take their cut to supervise.. get it all in shape, inspected, licensed and then figure out if you need a PM to manage.