EstatePass
Practice Of Real EstateLicense_lawMEDIUM

A client pays a commission to Sunrise Realty, a licensed Oregon real estate brokerage. Broker Jennifer, who represented the client in the transaction, wants her share of the commission. Under Oregon law, how must Jennifer receive her commission?

Correct Answer

B) Jennifer must receive her commission through her Principal Broker or the licensed brokerage with which she is associated

Under ORS 696.290, a licensed Broker may only receive compensation for real estate services through the Principal Broker or the licensed brokerage with which they are associated. Brokers cannot independently receive commissions directly from clients, other brokerages, or escrow — all compensation must flow through the Principal Broker.

Answer Options
A
Jennifer may receive the commission directly from the client, provided both parties sign a written fee agreement
B
Jennifer must receive her commission through her Principal Broker or the licensed brokerage with which she is associated
C
Jennifer may receive the commission from the cooperating brokerage on the other side of the transaction
D
Jennifer may receive the commission directly from escrow after the transaction closes, bypassing the brokerage

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Deep Analysis of This Practice Of Real Estate Question

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Background Knowledge for Practice Of Real Estate

Sign up free to unlock full analysis
Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Real World Application in Practice Of Real Estate

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Practice Of Real Estate Questions

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Related Topics & Key Terms

Key Terms:

commission_paymentcompensationprincipal_brokerors_696_290

Related Concepts

Florida real estate licenses must be renewed biennially, and sales associates have specific post-license education requirements for their first renewal.

License requirements are the mandatory qualifications—including pre-licensing education, examination, and background checks—that a person must satisfy before legally practicing real estate. These requirements are established and enforced by each state's real estate commission.

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.

Was this explanation helpful?

More Practice Of Real Estate Questions

People Also Study

Related Articles

Practice More Questions

Access 2,000+ practice questions and pass your real estate exam.

Start Practicing