referral fee question for realtors

[jaxson bend]

If someone in my office, who is not an agent, refers a buyer to me, are they entitled to a referral fee? I live in Illinois.

[Silverfall]

Originally Posted by jaxson bend

If someone in my office, who is not an agent, refers a buyer to me, are they entitled to a referral fee? I live in Illinois.

I think in most states it is illegal to give a referral fee to an unlicensed person. What do your state laws say?