Mississippi License Law
Under Mississippi license law, an out-of-state broker who refers a buyer to a Mississippi broker and receives a referral fee:
AMust hold a Mississippi real estate license
BMay receive a referral fee from the Mississippi broker without a Mississippi license, as long as the out-of-state broker holds a valid license in their home state and does not perform licensed activities in Mississippi✓ Correct
CIs prohibited from receiving any compensation for Mississippi referrals
DMust file a temporary license application with MREC
Explanation
Mississippi (like most states) allows out-of-state brokers to receive referral fees from Mississippi brokers for referring clients, provided the out-of-state broker holds a valid license in their home state and does not perform licensed real estate activities (showing property, writing contracts) in Mississippi.
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