Virginia License Law

A Virginia real estate licensee may legally pay an unlicensed person a referral fee when:

ANever—paying referral fees to unlicensed persons is prohibited✓ Correct
BIf the amount is under $500
CWhen disclosed in writing to all parties
DOnly if the unlicensed person is a licensed attorney

Explanation

Virginia law prohibits real estate licensees from sharing commissions or paying referral fees to unlicensed persons. Paying compensation for activities requiring a license to an unlicensed individual is a violation of Virginia's real estate license law.

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