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

Inactive salespersons are permitted to perform which of the following activities?
B) Refer potential listings to an active broker in exchange for a fee from the active broker.
A) List homes by telephone.
C) Refer potential buyers to an active salesperson in exchange for a fee from the salesperson.
D) Affiliate with inactive brokers.

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?

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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.


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Twana
2 hours ago
I thought they couldn't do anything at all?
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Irma
5 days ago
Inactive salespersons can refer potential listings for a fee!
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Goldie
10 days ago
Yup, they can affiliate with inactive brokers too!
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Evette
16 days ago
Wait, can they really get paid for referrals?
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Davida
2 months ago
Totally agree, B and C are allowed!
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Tiara
2 months ago
I thought they couldn't do anything at all.
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Joaquin
2 months ago
Inactive salespersons can refer potential listings for a fee!
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Edwin
3 months ago
Just listing homes by phone is a no-go for them!
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Cecil
3 months ago
Wait, can they really affiliate with inactive brokers? Sounds odd.
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Alex
3 months ago
Totally agree, B and C are the only options.
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Gabriele
3 months ago
I thought they couldn't do anything at all!
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Alishia
3 months ago
Inactive salespersons can refer potential listings for a fee.
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Jennie
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
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