Florida License Law
A Florida real estate sales associate receives a referral fee from a title company for recommending their services to buyers. This arrangement:
AIs permitted if disclosed to all parties
BViolates RESPA if it involves a kickback for the referral of settlement services✓ Correct
CIs legal in Florida as long as the fee is under $500
DIs required to be reported to FREC annually
Explanation
RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) prohibits kickbacks, referral fees, and unearned fee splitting in connection with federally-related mortgage loans. A sales associate receiving fees from a title company for referrals violates RESPA Section 8.
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