Martin Kiefaber sold his Arlington, Virginia, home on November 19, 2009. The buyers' real estate ...

Martin Kiefaber sold his Arlington, Virginia, home on November 19, 2009. The buyers' real estate agent, Steven Thorman, who was affiliated with RE/MAX Allegiance, assisted the buyers in acquiring a home warranty in connection with that transaction. The buyers requested that Kiefaber cover the cost of the home warranty. Kiefaber agreed and bought a 399 policy from HMS National, Inc that covered the home's appliances for one year. After Kiefaber funded the warranty, HMS paid RE/MAX 60 in connection with Thorman's involvement in the transaction. Kiefaber alleges that the 60 payment to RE/MAX was an illegal kickback for a referral in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Is he correct?