1. Two competitors in my market asked me to cooperate with them in setting a “standard” commission for the area. I refused, but subsequently started charging the same rate that they suggested. Because I didn't overtly agree to participate in price fixing, I did not violate the antitrust law.
True
False
2. Even though my salespeople are independent contractors, I may establish the commission rate for my company and require them to charge that rate.
True
False
3. I offer an annual training session to all my sales associates and sales managers on what constitutes antitrust violations, and I keep attendance records of who participated. These records will protect me from any lawsuits even if one of my salespeople violates antitrust laws.
True
False
4. The best way to persuade sellers that they should not insist on an open listing is to tell them that the MLS will not accept open listing.
True
False
5. If one of my salespeople participates in a price-fixing discussion, my company can be held liable even if I have no personal knowledge of the salesperson’s conduct.
True
False
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