@Luis Herna, while I am not overly certain about TX's nuances, but they sound similar to Ohio, if you are collecting a commission, whether a fixed amount or a percentage of sales price, you are brokering deals and require a license.In my market the grey area solution is, like Daniel noted, actually close on the deal in a dual closing transaction, or formally assign the contract with an assignment fee tied to it.  

Getting deep into the grey area of the weeds but that sounds about right doesnt it? 

They work in a very grey area of law and don't know anything about the law. 

A lot of CPAs get hung up on “substantial services” piece which is a semi grey area but if you understand STR the judgement calls are a lot easier.

I know two different folks at the city said it is, but you tend to get a different answer within the city departments based on who you call and what group you call so just want to make sure there isnt any grey area here.Thanks!

Follow the grey-haired people with life experience and real wealth instead of the flashy YouTubers making money off suckers. 

@Michael Kazalas, I tend to agree with Chris on Mogul seemingly operating, at best, in a grey area of SEC rules.  

Just bear in mind...you will probably operate in a grey zone (unless you open a business and get the licenses, which most people don't care to do) and obviously need quite some cash to get started seriously.

The ‘grey’ area that exists within the IRS code, relative to the All In One Loan product, is whether or not interest paid on indebtedness used for short-term living expenses is deductible, while the total acquisition indebtedness is being reduced (paid-down).

She thought about applying to jobs like Nike but they are the only fashion company in the Portland area.