Agency
A Kentucky buyer's agent who receives a referral fee from a home warranty company for recommending their product to buyers must:
AKeep the fee because it is for a referral, not a real estate service
BDisclose the fee arrangement to the buyer client✓ Correct
CReport the arrangement to KREC
DOnly accept such fees with broker approval
Explanation
Receiving referral fees or kickbacks from service providers (home warranty companies, inspection companies) creates a potential conflict of interest that must be disclosed to the buyer client.
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