Broker Referral fee to Buyer, also Licensed- California
I am a real estate agent that represents a bank on a foreclosure in Cali. A buyer who is also a licensed agent wanted me to represent her. She asked me for a referral fee to her broker. I agreed to it to get the property sold. My broker signed a referral fee agreement with her broker. When the seller (bank) finally responds to her offer- took a whle- they said that they wouldn't allow her to get the referral fee. So, I told buyer that I cannot give it to her. She is saying that she will go to arbitration after property closes escrow for the referral fee. Note, the buyer did not sign an agency disclosure with me even though I did give her the form. Any input?