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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - All compensation for real estate services must be paid to a sales associate through their employing broker. - Florida brokers can pay referral fees to out-of-state brokers as long as that broker does not perform services within Florida. - Paying unlicensed individuals for real estate referrals is illegal, with a specific exception allowing up to a $50 finder's fee for apartment tenants. - Sharing a portion of your commission with a buyer or seller is legal in Florida, provided it is fully disclosed to all parties, including the lender. - The federal RESPA law prohibits kickbacks and unearned fees between settlement service providers, such as agents, lenders, and title companies. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep