Utah License Law

Under Utah real estate law, an unlicensed person who is paid a 'bird dog' fee for finding potential listings is:

APermitted if the fee is under $500
BViolating Utah's license law by receiving compensation for real estate activities requiring a license✓ Correct
COperating legally as an independent contractor
DExempt from licensing if they do not show property

Explanation

Receiving compensation for finding potential real estate listings or buyers constitutes performing licensed activities without a license—a violation of Utah's Real Estate Licensing and Practices Act. There is no de minimis dollar threshold for this violation.

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