46. Owners list their house with BBT Realty. A salesperson for AAA Realty obtains permission from BBT Realty to show the property. If the salesperson from AAA Realty presents an offer that the sellers accept, the sellers would pay the commission to
Answer: B
The sellers would pay the commission to the principal broker of BBT Realty.
When the sellers accept an offer presented by the salesperson from AAA Realty, the commission is paid to the principal broker of BBT Realty, as they are the listing brokerage responsible for the property.
A) salesperson of BBT Realty
This option is incorrect because while the salesperson of BBT Realty may have been involved in the listing, the commission is not paid directly to them. Commissions are typically paid to the broker rather than individual salespeople.
B) principal broker of BBT Realty
This option is correct because the principal broker of BBT Realty is the entity that holds the listing agreement with the sellers. The commission from the sale would be paid to this broker as they are the official representative of the listing agency.
C) salesperson of AAA Realty
This option is incorrect as the salesperson of AAA Realty is acting on behalf of the buyers. While they may facilitate the sale, they do not receive the commission since the listing agreement is with BBT Realty.
D) principal broker of AAA Realty
This option is also incorrect because the principal broker of AAA Realty is not entitled to the commission from a sale that involves a property listed with BBT Realty. The commission flows through the listing broker, not the buyer's broker.
Conclusion
The commission for the sale will be paid to the principal broker of BBT Realty because they hold the listing agreement with the sellers. All other options fail to recognize the structure of real estate commissions, which are typically directed to the broker of the listing agency rather than individual salespeople or the buyer's brokerage.