An owner sells a house through a salesperson who works as an independent contractor for a broker. Before the closing the owner fires the broker. However the owner agrees to pay the salesperson a $1000 fee for his services which of the following is TRUE?

A. The salesperson cannot legally accept $1000

B. the owner can cancel any part of the sales contract at anytime

C. the salesperson may legally accept the $1000

D. the salesperson may only accept the $1000 with the broker's consent