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Dominique holds a Louisiana broker license and operates as a broker-associate under Magnolia Realty. She is approached directly by a buyer who wants her to represent them in purchasing a home. Dominique negotiates the transaction and the sale closes. Who is legally entitled to receive the commission in this transaction under Louisiana law?

Correct Answer

A) Magnolia Realty's principal broker, who must then distribute compensation to Dominique per their agreement

Under Louisiana Real Estate License Law, even though Dominique holds a broker-level license, because she is operating as a broker-associate affiliated with Magnolia Realty, all commissions earned through her brokerage activities must flow through and be paid to the principal broker of the firm with which she is affiliated. The principal broker then compensates Dominique according to their contractual agreement. A broker-associate may not receive compensation directly from parties to a transaction while affiliated with another broker.

Answer Options
A
Magnolia Realty's principal broker, who must then distribute compensation to Dominique per their agreement
B
The buyer's lender, who holds the commission in escrow until closing is confirmed
C
Dominique and the listing broker equally, as co-brokers in the transaction
D
Dominique personally, because she holds a broker-level license and negotiated the transaction

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