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Agent Rivera is a licensed Minnesota salesperson who wants to receive a referral fee from an out-of-state broker for sending a client to that broker. The client successfully closes on a property in Wisconsin. Under Minnesota law, which of the following statements is correct?

Correct Answer

C) Rivera must receive the referral fee through her Minnesota supervising broker

Under Minn. Stat. Ch. 82, a Minnesota salesperson may only receive compensation — including referral fees — through their supervising broker. Even when the referral involves an out-of-state transaction, the compensation must flow through the Minnesota broker, who then pays the salesperson per their agreement.

Answer Options
A
Rivera may receive the referral fee directly from the out-of-state broker without broker involvement
B
Rivera may not receive any referral fee because the transaction occurred outside Minnesota
C
Rivera must receive the referral fee through her Minnesota supervising broker
D
Rivera must obtain a Wisconsin real estate license before receiving any referral compensation

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