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In Mississippi real estate practice, a broker licensed only in another state wants to negotiate a Mississippi real estate transaction. What should the licensee remember?

Correct Answer

B) The out-of-state broker may cooperate only with a licensed Mississippi broker under a proper cooperative agreement; the out-of-state broker may not act alone in Mississippi

Mississippi License Law §73-35-11 allows cooperation by an out-of-state broker who lacks a Mississippi license only through a licensed Mississippi broker. Source basis: MREC License Law Rev. 08-15-2025: Section 73-35-11 cooperative agreements, nonresident broker limits, Mississippi broker supervision/liability, advertising, escrow, and Section 73-35-13 reciprocity/examination exemptions. Checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
The licensee may proceed first and document the issue only after closing.
B
The out-of-state broker may cooperate only with a licensed Mississippi broker under a proper cooperative agreement; the out-of-state broker may not act alone in Mississippi
C
The rule is only a national exam concept and does not apply to Mississippi state practice.
D
The parties may waive the rule by private agreement without any written disclosure or Commission process.

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Related Concepts

Market allocation is an illegal antitrust practice in which competing real estate brokerages agree to divide markets among themselves by geographic area, property type, or price range, thereby eliminating competition.

Price fixing is an illegal antitrust practice in which competing real estate brokerages agree to charge the same commission rates, fees, or other pricing for their services. It is a per se violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

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