Real Estate Licensing Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson Exam - Topic 8 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for Real Estate Licensing's Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 8

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Inactive salespersons are permitted to perform which of the following activities?

AList homes by telephone.

BRefer potential listings to an active broker in exchange for a fee from the active broker.

CRefer potential buyers to an active salesperson in exchange for a fee from the salesperson.

DAffiliate with inactive brokers.

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Suggested Answer: B

An inactive salesperson in Massachusetts holds a license that is not active for brokerage activities (buying, selling, leasing). They may not list homes, show property, or handle transactions.

However, under M.G.L. c. 112, an inactive licensee may receive a referral fee from an active broker for referring potential business. This is because the inactive license keeps the person legally affiliated with the licensing system, even though they cannot directly engage in brokerage.

They may not be paid directly by other salespersons, nor may they affiliate with inactive brokers. Referrals and fee-sharing must always flow through an active broker.

by Bok at Mar 03, 2026, 10:07 AM

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