DRE & LicensingIntermediateCalifornia Exam
Under California law, a licensed real estate salesperson may receive compensation ONLY from:
AThe buyer directly
BThe seller directly
CTheir employing brokerCorrect
DEither party to the transaction
Why Their employing broker Is Correct
Answer C: Their employing broker
Under California law, a licensed salesperson may only receive compensation (commissions, fees) from their employing broker — not directly from the buyer, seller, or any other party. The broker receives the compensation and then pays the salesperson their share.
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