Georgia License Law
A Georgia salesperson may accept a referral fee from an out-of-state broker for referring a client. This referral must be:
APaid directly to the salesperson
BPaid to the salesperson's Georgia broker who may then pay the salesperson✓ Correct
CApproved by GREC in advance
DPaid only if the referred transaction closes
Explanation
Referral fees must flow through the salesperson's Georgia broker. The salesperson cannot receive compensation directly from an out-of-state broker — the Georgia broker receives the referral fee and compensates the salesperson.
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