Massachusetts License Law

A Massachusetts real estate broker may lawfully pay a referral fee to:

AAn unlicensed person who referred a buyer to the broker
BA licensed real estate broker in another state✓ Correct
CA homeowner who recommended the broker to a neighbor
DA mortgage officer who sent the broker clients

Explanation

Massachusetts allows referral fees to be paid to licensed real estate brokers in other states (or jurisdictions). Paying referral fees to unlicensed persons is prohibited under Massachusetts license law, regardless of the circumstances.

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