2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000 - 12591]
ARTICLE 3. Compensation of Agent, Broker, or Auctioneer
Section 10161
(a) Subject to the provisions of this article, whether or not the agent or broker has a contract with the personal representative, the fee, commission, or other compensation of an agent or broker in connection with a sale of property shall be the amount the court, in its discretion, determines to be a reasonable compensation for the services of the agent or broker to the estate.
(b) Unless the agent or broker holds a contract granting an exclusive right to sell the property, an agent or broker is not entitled to any fee, commission, or other compensation for services to the estate in connection with a sale except in the following cases:
(1) Where the agent or broker produces the original bid which is returned to the court for confirmation.
(2) Where the property is sold on an increased bid, made at the time of the hearing on the petition for confirmation, to a purchaser procured by the agent or broker.
(c) If the agent or broker has a contract with the personal representative, the amount of the compensation of the agent or broker in connection with the sale of property shall not exceed the amount provided for in the contract.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
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