Which of the following is NOT a consequence of leaving a license expired?

The choice indicating "automatic renewal of the license" is correct because licenses do not automatically renew. In fact, when a real estate license expires, the licensee loses the authority to conduct real estate transactions and may face additional repercussions like needing to reapply for the license or incurring penalties from the licensing commission. The process of renewing a license requires active steps on the part of the licensee, including meeting any continuing education requirements and submitting renewal forms. Therefore, a license expiring is a proactive event, meaning that it cannot automatically renew unless the required actions are taken by the license holder.