DRE & LicensingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A licensed California real estate salesperson may receive compensation ONLY from:

ATheir client directly
BTheir employing brokerCorrect
CAny licensed broker in California
DBoth the buyer and seller in a dual agency

Why Their employing broker Is Correct

Answer B: Their employing broker

Under California Business and Professions Code Section 10137, a real estate salesperson may only receive compensation through their employing broker — not directly from a client or from another broker. The employing broker then pays the salesperson according to their agreement.

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