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In California, which of the following parties can legally pay a commission to a licensed real estate salesperson?

Correct Answer

B) Only the broker under whom the salesperson is licensed

Under California Business & Professions Code §10137, a real estate salesperson may only receive compensation from the broker under whom they are licensed. The salesperson cannot receive commissions directly from buyers, sellers, or other brokers.

Answer Options
A
The seller directly, if the salesperson negotiated the deal
B
Only the broker under whom the salesperson is licensed
C
The buyer, as a separate fee for representation
D
Any party to the transaction, as long as it is disclosed

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Key Terms:

salesperson_compensationB&P_10137broker_onlycommission_payment

Related Concepts

A legal relationship in which one person (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in business transactions with third parties.

The legal ending of an agency relationship, which can occur through completion, expiration, mutual agreement, breach, death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of either party.

The fiduciary obligation to protect a client's private information and not disclose it to third parties without permission, surviving even after the agency relationship ends.

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