Question 83

A licensee may receive a commission from someone other than their sponsoring broker when the sponsoring broker has given consent.

In Illinois, a licensee is permitted to accept a commission from a source other than their sponsoring broker only if the sponsoring broker has granted explicit consent for this arrangement.

A) commission was earned under a previous sponsoring broker

This option is incorrect because past commissions related to a former sponsoring broker do not permit a current licensee to receive commissions from others without the current broker's consent. Each sponsoring broker governs the commission structure for their licensees while under their supervision.

B) sponsoring broker has given consent

This option is correct as it aligns with Illinois regulations, which stipulate that licensees may receive commissions from sources other than their sponsoring broker only if they have received prior consent from their sponsoring broker. This ensures transparency and compliance with brokerage agreements.

C) licensee has a nonresident license

This option is incorrect because holding a nonresident license does not inherently provide a licensee the right to receive commissions from parties other than their sponsoring broker. Nonresident status pertains to licensing jurisdiction rather than commission agreements.

D) consent of both buyer and seller has been given

While obtaining consent from both the buyer and seller may be important in other contexts, it does not supersede the need for the sponsoring broker's consent regarding commission payments. Therefore, this option does not address the specific requirement set by Illinois law.

Conclusion

The correct answer is B, as it directly reflects the legal requirement in Illinois that a licensee can only receive commissions from alternate sources when the sponsoring broker has provided consent. Other options fail to meet this specific condition, highlighting the importance of broker oversight in commission arrangements.