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Inactive salespersons are permitted to perform which of the following activities?
Suggested Answer: B
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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.
31 comments · newest first
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Noble
12 days ago
D seems wrong. Inactive brokers shouldn't affiliate with anyone.
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Renea
18 days ago
C could also work. Referring buyers is a good option too.
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Dylan
23 days ago
I agree, B makes sense. They can earn a fee that way.
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Eliseo
28 days ago
I think B is the best choice. Referring listings sounds right.
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Cary
1 month ago
D is confusing. Inactive brokers shouldn’t affiliate with anyone.
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Sherita
1 month ago
C could work too, but B feels more straightforward.
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Franchesca
1 month ago
I agree, B seems right. It's a fair exchange.
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Alyssa
2 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Referring listings makes sense.
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Myrtie
2 months ago
D sounds wrong. Inactive brokers shouldn't affiliate with anyone.
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Danica
2 months ago
C could work too. Buyers need guidance, even from inactive agents.
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Vi
2 months ago
I agree, B makes sense. They can still earn something.
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Mammie
2 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Referring listings seems fair.
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Benedict
2 months ago
Yup, they can affiliate with inactive brokers too!
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Elinore
3 months ago
Wait, can they really get paid for referrals? Sounds odd.
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Nada
3 months ago
Totally agree, B and C are allowed!
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Twana
3 months ago
I thought they couldn't do anything at all?
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Irma
3 months ago
Inactive salespersons can refer potential listings for a fee!
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Goldie
3 months ago
Yup, they can affiliate with inactive brokers too!
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Evette
4 months ago
Wait, can they really get paid for referrals?
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Davida
5 months ago
Totally agree, B and C are allowed!
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Tiara
5 months ago
I thought they couldn't do anything at all.
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Joaquin
5 months ago
Inactive salespersons can refer potential listings for a fee!
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Edwin
6 months ago
Just listing homes by phone is a no-go for them!
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Cecil
6 months ago
Wait, can they really affiliate with inactive brokers? Sounds odd.
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Alex
6 months ago
Totally agree, B and C are the only options.
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Gabriele
6 months ago
I thought they couldn't do anything at all!
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Alishia
6 months ago
Inactive salespersons can refer potential listings for a fee.
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Jennie
6 months ago
I feel like the rules around inactive salespersons are tricky. I thought they could only refer clients without any compensation.
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Valentin
7 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think they can affiliate with inactive brokers, but I'm not completely confident.
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Alishia
7 months ago
I remember something about inactive agents being able to refer listings, but I can't recall if it's just for a fee or not.
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Ben
7 months ago
I think inactive salespersons can refer potential buyers to active salespeople, but I'm not sure if they can get a fee for it.