Real Estate Brokers Splitting Commissions—When is it Permissible?

Real estate activities are highly regulated, and each state has laws governing specific prohibited practices as well as liabilities and penalties for violations. Explore this state law survey covering essential topics such as compensation and commission-sharing between licensed and unlicensed individuals, real estate commission rebate offers to consumers, and unauthorized real estate practice violations and penalties.

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