West Virginia License Law

A West Virginia real estate salesperson receives a referral fee from an out-of-state broker. Under WV law, this:

AIs prohibited in all circumstances
BIs permitted as long as the fee goes through the sponsoring broker✓ Correct
CRequires WVREC approval for each referral
DIs only permitted if the salesperson holds a broker's license

Explanation

In West Virginia, referral fees paid to a salesperson must flow through the sponsoring broker. A salesperson may not receive compensation directly from another broker — all compensation must be paid through the licensee's supervising broker.

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