I am getting the same experience out in pg county in maryland.

One came up corporate .. worked for PG and eventually Nestle ( which owned Beringer  and wine world estates) he was the President of the company and also ran Stauffer for Nestle for a while Then bought wine world from Nestle and then took it public and sold it for 1.5B ..

Stephen,Can I ask what area you're looking to build, I've been thinking about land development for a multifamily in PG county myself.

Anyone remember playing the penny slots there with other kids way back then?

I wonder if she'll want a picture of my assets or status of my managing memberok, I know we need to keep it PG but C'mon that was a little funny!

PG

id=qrmsoRD0eLAC&pg=PA73&lpg=PA73&dq=california+real+estate+law+referral+fee+unlicensed&source=web&ots=Ns1RHZLxfa&sig=Xce8O6eXS0c7qcqHvHSXFdmfkQ4&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=3&ct=resultHere is the actual law in legalese: http://law.onecle.com/california/business/10137.htmlHere is a referral chart CAR issued regarding referral laws: http://www.avivarate.com/Note/ReferralFeeChart.pdf Refer to page 2, #8 "Yes, if only introduction"--meaning that bird dogs can't have any part in the the negotiations (which they don't), or defining the price (which they shouldn't).As defined specifically by these laws, referrals in California are PERFECTLY legal--doesn't need to be a gift or things of that nature.

Next they'll create a sense of urgency saying there are only a few slots available and just because you apply, doesn't mean you will be selected.

Now places like Waldorf and PG County got worse.

Yes, my 401k doesn't send me a check every month, but it returns 6.5% annually and will pay out like a slot machine in my retirement.