Final answer:
A nonprincipal broker is not an owner in the business, unlike the salesperson.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question is option 2.) A nonprincipal broker is not an owner in the business.
A nonprincipal broker is a real estate professional who has obtained a broker's license but does not work as the principal or owner of the brokerage firm. Instead, they work under the supervision of a principal broker and have additional duties and responsibilities compared to a salesperson.
While a nonprincipal broker can sign closing statements and be a signatory on the trust account, they are not owners in the business.