CRB Elective -The Firm Rules - Company Policies to Mitigate Risk
May 29
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$20
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Company policies are essential to mitigate risk and limit liability. This course provides a checklist of items that should be included in a policy manual and introduces options for each component. From federal mandates, state regulations and Code of Ethics compliance to employment laws, data security, and brokerage policy options, you'll come away with a clear understanding of what should be addressed. $20
Learning objectives:
* Discuss why standardized policies and procedures are necessary to a real estate brokerage.
* List the items that should be included and addressed in a typical policies manual.
* Provide an overview of federal employment laws and list the components that should be addressed in an employee handbook.
* Describe the variety of risks associated with data collection and storage as well as the risks associated with social media activity.
* Detail brokerage operation policies regarding independent contractors.
* Describe non- discrimination policies that should be instituted to address the civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act,the American's with Disabilities Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and sate and local laws prohibiting discrimination.
* List six federal policies that are essential to a brokerage policy manual (Fair Housing, Code of Ethics, Do Not Call, CAN-SPAM, Sherman Antitrust and IRS exemptions.)
* Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate brokerage policies.
* Enumerate state license law regulations that should be included in a policy manual.
Identify other brokerage policy options that should be considered and addressed to reduce risk.
Mr. Brian Woods is a seasoned real estate broker, investor, property manager, community association manager, real estate instructor and speaker. Mr. Woods owns and operates multiple real estate brokerages, a community association management firm and a real estate school. In 2013, Mr. Woods was awarded the Mid-Size Broker of the Year Award from the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches. He also owns two real estate investor associations in South Florida.