Question 58

The sellers would pay the commission to the principal broker of BBT Realty.

In this scenario, since the property is listed with BBT Realty, the commission for the sale would be paid to the principal broker of BBT Realty, as they are the listing brokerage and the party that has the contractual agreement with the sellers.

A) Salesperson of BBT Realty

While the salesperson of BBT Realty may have been involved in the listing, the commission is not paid directly to the salesperson but rather to the principal broker. Therefore, this option is incorrect as it misrepresents the structure of commission payment in real estate transactions.

B) Principal broker of BBT Realty

This option is correct because the principal broker of BBT Realty is the entity that has the contractual relationship with the sellers. Commissions are typically paid to the brokerage, which is represented by the principal broker, upon the successful sale of the property.

C) Salesperson of AAA Realty

The salesperson of AAA Realty would not receive the commission because they represent the buyer, not the seller. This option is incorrect as it overlooks the fact that the listing agreement is solely with BBT Realty and not with AAA Realty.

D) Principal broker of AAA Realty

This option is also incorrect. Although the principal broker of AAA Realty may have a role in the transaction, the commission is not paid to them since the listing agreement is with BBT Realty. The payment of commission follows the listing brokerage's agreement with the sellers.

Conclusion

The principal broker of BBT Realty is the correct answer because the commission structure in real estate mandates that the listing brokerage receives the commission from the sellers. Other options incorrectly identify parties that do not have a contractual obligation for commission payment in this situation, thus reinforcing the importance of understanding the role of the listing brokerage in real estate transactions.