RES exam question on Ethics & Professional Conduct: Salesperson A (Agency X) is the listing agent
Salesperson A (Agency X) is the listing agent; Salesperson B (Agency Y) brings the buyer. Consider commission and co-broking: (i) Co-broking between salespersons of different agencies is permitted. (ii) A salesperson's commission is paid through their licensed estate agent. (iii) Commission arrangements should be transparent and properly agreed. (iv) A salesperson may demand commission directly from a member of the public who is not their client. Which statements are correct?
- A(i), (iii) and (iv) only
- B(i) only
- C(ii) and (iii) only
- D(i), (ii) and (iii) only
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Answer
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
Explanation
Rule: co-broking is allowed; commission flows through the salesperson's licensed estate agent and must be transparent.
Why the other options are wrong
- Application: (i), (ii), (iii) correct; (iv) is wrong — a salesperson cannot simply demand commission from a non-client party.
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