Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
A client asks whether a fact should be disclosed for the Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam involving commission payment and agency and trust-money compliance. What should the licensee understand? (Item 50)
Answer choices
- A. The rule applies only to commercial transactions and never to residential transactions.
- B. Recognize that affiliated licensees are usually paid through their broker in a way that fits Michigan exam practice.
- C. Client funds may be mixed with business funds if the broker reconciles the account later.
- D. The issue can be ignored if the parties want to close quickly.
Correct Answer
B. Recognize that affiliated licensees are usually paid through their broker in a way that fits Michigan exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because commission payment requires candidates to recognize that affiliated licensees are usually paid through their broker. The Michigan reference keeps the scenario tied to state licensing practice, while the other options rely on unsafe assumptions about oral custom, escrow, client preference, independent licensee authority, or ignoring written duties.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: commission payment