West Virginia License Law

A West Virginia licensee may pay a referral fee to an unlicensed person for referring real estate clients if:

AThe payment is disclosed to all parties
BThe unlicensed person is a family member of the licensee
CThis is never permitted — referral fees may only be paid to licensed real estate agents✓ Correct
DThe fee is less than $500

Explanation

West Virginia law prohibits payment of referral fees, finder's fees, or other compensation for real estate services to unlicensed persons. Compensation for real estate services may only be paid to licensed brokers/salespersons.

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