A seller recently sold his home with the help of his listing broker and his sponsored sales agent. Who can pay the sponsored sales agent for her activities in helping sell the home?

The sponsored sales agent can receive payment for her activities from the sponsoring broker. In real estate transactions, commission payments are typically handled through the brokerage. The sales agent works under the sponsorship of a broker, and thus any commission earned from the sale of a property is channeled through that broker.

When a property is sold, the broker often receives the commission from the seller (or sometimes the buyer, depending on the agreement) and then distributes the appropriate portion to the sales agent based on their agreement or commission structure. This arrangement helps ensure that all transactions adhere to regulatory standards and practices within the real estate industry.

While the seller and buyer might be involved in the payment process, they ultimately pay the broker, who then compensates the sales agent. The state commission does not pay agents, but rather oversees real estate practices to ensure compliance and ethical standards are upheld within the industry.