Lakeshore Homes has received notice that its sponsoring broker license is being suspended. Which of these statements best describes the impact of this suspension?
a. The firm's licensees may not perform real estate brokerage services until a new sponsoring broker is in place.
b. The firm's licensees can continue performing real estate brokerage services without any interruption.
c. The firm's licensees are exempt from the requirements of having a sponsoring broker during the suspension period.
d. The firm's licensees are allowed to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of any licensed broker in the state.