A salesperson secured a listing on a farm while working as an independent contractor for a broker. the seller and the broker had a difference of opinion, and the seller did not renew the listing agreement. The seller then contacted the salesperson and offered to directly compensate the salesperson for finding a buyer. Which of the following is TRUE?

a. the salesperson can accept compensation directly from the seller

b. the salesperson can accept compensation directly from the seller with consent of the broker

c. the salesperson can only accept compensation directly from the employing broker

d. the salesperson may recommend another broker and accept compensation directly from that broker