Who can legally earn a commission?

• A. Any person acting as a broker.
• B. A licensed attorney only.
• C. A properly licensed broker who performed professional services.
• D. A licensed assistant.

Answer: (C)

In real estate, commissions are earned only by those who are legally authorized to provide brokerage services. This means a properly licensed broker who actually performed the brokerage work is the one who can legally receive the commission. An attorney might charge for legal work, but not a real estate commission unless they also hold a real estate broker license and perform licensed brokerage services. An unlicensed assistant cannot earn a commission because they aren’t authorized to provide brokerage services.