Iowa License Law

A real estate salesperson in Iowa who independently negotiates a commission with a client without the supervising broker's knowledge is:

AExercising legitimate independent business judgment
BViolating Iowa law, as all compensation must flow through the supervising broker✓ Correct
CPermitted to do so after 2 years of licensure
DOnly required to report this to the IREC after closing

Explanation

Iowa law requires all compensation for real estate activities to flow through the salesperson's supervising broker. A salesperson who independently negotiates or accepts compensation directly from a client is in violation of Iowa Code Chapter 543B.

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