If you really feel the need to clear this issue up in your broker mind, try calling a real estate attorney in your state.

You can call the association of realtors in your state, they usually have a "Legal Hotline" kind of thing.

Your broker really sounds kind of... well... difficult.

I got paid for all kinds of stuff through my broker - not just the conventional commission scenario. I almost never got a "no" from my broker, just a "I'll look into it" which he would in a fairly timely way and let me know if it was doable or not.

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Are you doing the BPO's at the office or at home? If you're using office printer, ink, paper, etc. (and not paying a portion) maybe that's whats ticking her off. I know since I started doing them, I've been using a ton of ink and paper. Sounds petty, I know, but maybe that's a factor.

No I did them at home. I have since removed my name from the company that was requesting my services. My Broker paid for nothing regarding the BPO's. It obviously tremendously upset my broker for whatever reason, so it is not worth the problems it would cause.

If leaving is not an option, then DON'T COMPLAIN! You are either in or you are out!
If you are staying in, then you have to fully embrace the rules and go along with the program! You can try to influence change by making positive suggestions and setting an example by doing things better, but NEVER COMPLAIN to them, to us or to yourself!
It's like a BAD MARRIAGE. You either leave, or shut up and get with the program!!

There are several brokers in my area that don't want their agents to do BPO's, even though it does in many times lead to listings. Some brokers think they are "above" such things; and that REO work is beneath them. I work with them because I like to, it is good money; and our office does a lot of REO work. If you want to do this type of work, you may want to go to a broker who is receptive to this type of business.

It is not the BPO part that is the problem it is acceptance of $$$ outside your brokerage. It is standard practice that any and all monies are collected by the broker then paid to the agent. You can make arrangements to have them apply your BPO income to company fees or possibly they can pay you quarterly as some brokers see it as a problem to cut you a $40.00 Check 3 times a week.

Thanks Mickie.....I already addressed that earlier in this Post. I NEVER NEVER NEVER take money from anyone other than Broker. The money I made (not paid yet) will be sent to my Broker should she choose to forward some or all of it to me.

That is tough!! My broker is so supportive when it comes to stuff like that. When I read stories like these, I realize how lucky I am!!

It seems like something negative is always happening at your office. This reminds me of a bad marriage, you can't seem to have the courage to get out of.

Good Luck