# Real Estate Exam [California] 19, Commission, Fees, and Compensation

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Podcast: [Real Estate Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-exam-prep-7644240)
Published: 2026-06-23T00:21:14+00:00
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That all real estate commissions in California are fully negotiable and never fixed by law. - How compensation must flow through the employing broker to the salesperson. - The definition of procuring cause and how it determines who earns the commission. - The rules for illegal kickbacks, secret profits, and strictly regulated advance fees. - Why written agreements, including listing and buyer-broker agreements, are essential for enforcing compensation.

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