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Kevin holds a Wisconsin salesperson license affiliated with Northstar Realty. He passes the Wisconsin broker examination and receives his broker license. He decides to remain at Northstar Realty rather than open his own firm. A colleague tells Kevin that now that he has a broker license, he can accept referral fees directly from out-of-state brokers without going through Northstar Realty. Which of the following best describes the accuracy of this statement under Wisconsin law?

Correct Answer

B) The statement is incorrect because Kevin, as an associate broker affiliated with Northstar Realty, must receive all compensation through his sponsoring broker.

Under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 452, even a broker-licensed individual who chooses to affiliate with another broker as an associate broker must receive all compensation through their sponsoring broker. Kevin's broker license does not grant him the right to accept compensation directly from outside sources while he remains affiliated with Northstar Realty. All compensation must flow through the sponsoring broker, just as it would for a salesperson.

Answer Options
A
The statement is correct because broker licensees may receive compensation directly from any source once they hold a broker license.
B
The statement is incorrect because Kevin, as an associate broker affiliated with Northstar Realty, must receive all compensation through his sponsoring broker.
C
The statement is correct only if the out-of-state broker is licensed in a state that has reciprocity with Wisconsin.
D
The statement is incorrect because Wisconsin law prohibits referral fees between brokers in all circumstances.

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