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Patricia holds an active Arkansas real estate license and has been asked by a friend to help sell a commercial property in exchange for a referral fee paid directly to Patricia rather than through her designated broker. Under Arkansas Real Estate License Law, which of the following is true?

Correct Answer

D) Patricia must decline or ensure that any compensation is paid through her designated broker, not directly to her.

Under Arkansas Real Estate License Law (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-101 et seq.), a licensed real estate agent may only receive compensation for real estate activities through her designated broker. Accepting compensation directly from a party to a transaction—bypassing the designated broker—violates Arkansas license law. Patricia must ensure all compensation flows through her broker.

Answer Options
A
Patricia may accept the referral fee directly because referral fees are exempt from broker supervision requirements.
B
Patricia may accept the fee directly only if the amount is under $1,000.
C
Patricia may accept the fee directly as long as she discloses it to AREC within 30 days.
D
Patricia must decline or ensure that any compensation is paid through her designated broker, not directly to her.

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