Illinois License Law

Which of the following would be considered 'aiding and abetting' unlicensed real estate activity in Illinois?

AAllowing an unlicensed person to watch a licensed broker conduct a transaction
BPaying an unlicensed person a referral fee for bringing in a buyer✓ Correct
CTeaching an unlicensed real estate pre-license class
DReferring an unlicensed person to take the state licensing exam

Explanation

Paying an unlicensed person a referral fee for bringing in a real estate client is both the unlicensed practice of real estate activity (by the unlicensed person receiving compensation) and aiding and abetting that activity (by the licensed broker who made the payment). Both the licensee and the unlicensed person may face legal consequences.

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