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Sarah is a licensed Minnesota real estate salesperson working for Broker Martinez. A buyer offers Sarah a personal bonus check directly as a thank-you for finding them a home. Under Minn. Stat. Ch. 82, how must Sarah handle this payment?

Correct Answer

C) Sarah must direct the payment through her supervising broker, who may then compensate her

Under Minn. Stat. Ch. 82, a licensed salesperson may only receive compensation for real estate activities from their supervising broker, not directly from a buyer, seller, or any other party to the transaction. Any payment must flow through the broker, who then compensates the salesperson according to their agreement.

Answer Options
A
Sarah may accept the check directly since it is a personal gift, not a commission
B
Sarah must decline the payment entirely, as licensees may never receive any compensation
C
Sarah must direct the payment through her supervising broker, who may then compensate her
D
Sarah must deposit the check into the client trust account before receiving her share

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