Don’t Make the Mistakes that Others Have
Course Title:
Don’t Make the Mistakes that Others Have: Legal Essentials for Real Estate Professionals
3 hours legal CE
Course Description:
In the fast-paced world of real estate transactions, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. “Don’t Make the Mistakes that Others Have: Legal Essentials for Real Estate Professionals” is a comprehensive 3-hour Legal Continuing Education course designed to arm you with the legal knowledge and best practices you need to navigate real estate transactions confidently and competently.
Crafted with the expertise of the Arizona Association of Realtors and informed by real estate attorneys and industry partners, this course delves into the legal do’s and don’ts that are critical for every real estate professional to understand. By examining real-world scenarios and case studies, we provide you with the tools to avoid common pitfalls and legal entanglements that have ensnared others in the industry.
You Will Learn:
- ADVERTISING RULES: Navigate the complexities of advertising in real estate with integrity and in compliance with Arizona law.
- NON-DISCLOSURE: Understand the critical importance of confidentiality and how to protect your clients’ interests without breaching trust.
- BUYER AGENCY: Learn the nuances of representing buyers and the legal responsibilities involved in buyer agency relationships.
- SALESPERSON COMMISSION: Clarify the legalities surrounding commission structures, disputes, and how to protect your earnings legally.
- ANTITRUST VIOLATION: Identify behaviors that could potentially lead to antitrust violations and understand how to conduct business in a way that promotes fair competition.
- BOYCOTT & PRICE-FIXING: Recognize the legal boundaries of collaboration with competitors to avoid illegal practices such as boycotts and price-fixing.
Course Benefits:
- Avoid Legal Pitfalls: Learn from the mistakes of others so you don’t have to experience them yourself.
- Best Practices: Gain insights into the best practices as compiled with the help of the Arizona Association of Realtors, ensuring that you’re always on the right side of the law.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the collective wisdom of real estate attorneys and industry partners who have navigated the complexities of real estate law.
- Practical Knowledge: Apply what you learn immediately to your real estate transactions to protect yourself, your clients, and your business.
Who Should Enroll:
This course is ideal for real estate professionals in Arizona, including agents, brokers, and salespersons who seek to deepen their understanding of legal issues in real estate transactions. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced professional looking to update your legal knowledge, this course offers valuable insights to help you conduct your business ethically and legally.
Takeaway:
Don’t just survive in the real estate industry—thrive by making informed, legally sound decisions. Enroll in “Don’t Make the Mistakes that Others Have” today and step confidently into your real estate transactions, equipped with the knowledge to succeed.
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Lessons
Orientation of Online CE Class-Don’t Make the Mistakes that Others Have
1-ADVERTISING RULES-Don’t Make the Mistakes that Others Have
2-Trademark-Don’t Make the Mistakes
USING THE REALTOR® TRADEMARK The term REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark owned exclusively by the National Association of REALTORS® (“NAR”). The REALTOR® membership mark serves the singular…
3-Copyright-Don’t Make the Mistakes
PHOTOGRAPHS AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN REAL ESTATE MARKETING The use of the internet as a marketing tool for real estate professionals continues to become more and more prevalent. No doubt,…
4-Ads with age Limits- Don’t Make the Mistakes
WATCH THAT AGE LIMIT IN ADS Have you checked your MLS listings lately for fair housing problems? Do you have statements in your listings that say something like, “55 &…
5-Ad’s Part 1 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t make the mistakes
ADVERTISING LISTS OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE MUST CONTAIN THE NAME OF THE BROKERAGE FACTS: A licensee regularly sends the list of properties for sale to a neighborhood he markets to.…
6-Ad’s Part 2 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make the Mistakes
DISCLOSURES REQUIRED TO ADVERTISE LOTS BEFORE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC REPORT FACTS: A developer has registered with the Arizona Department of Real Estate an intent to accept lot reservations. Thereafter, the…
7-Section 1 Exam -Don’t make the mistakes
Warning Please Read: It is required for the timer to run out before submitting the quiz for grading.
8-NON-DISCLOSURE-Don’t Make The Mistakes
NON-DISCLOSURE OF CREEPY LETTER IS FRIGHTENING A New Jersey Superior Court judge recently declined to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the buyers of a $1.3 million home against the sellers…
9-Buyer’s Disclosure-Don’t Make The Mistakes
10-Broker’s Disclosure-Don’t Make The Mistakes
11-Lombardo Court-Don’t Make The Mistakes
12-Disclosure-Part 1 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make The Mistakes
13-Disclosure-Part 2 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make The Mistakes
14-Section 2 Exam -Don’t Make The Mistakes
Warning Please Read: It is required for the timer to run out before submitting the quiz for grading.
15-SHOPPING OFFERS-Don’t make the mistakes
16-PROFESSIONALISM-Don’t Make The Mistakes
17-BUYER AGENCY-Don’t Make The Mistakes
18-AGENCY DILEMMAS-Don’t Make The Mistakes
19-AGENCY-Part 1 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make The Mistakes
20-AGENCY-Part 2 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make The Mistakes
21-Section 3 Exam – Don’t Make The Mistakes
Warning Please Read: It is required for the timer to run out before submitting the quiz for grading.
22-LOSE A REAL ESTATE COMMISSION-Don’t Make The Mistakes
23-EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT-Don’t Make The Mistakes
24-SALESPERSON COMMISSION-Don’t Make The Mistakes
BROKER-SALESPERSON COMMISSION DISPUTES On occasion, a broker and salesperson will get into a dispute over the payment of commissions. These disputes often occur when the salesperson leaves the brokerage firm…
25-EARNING A COMMISSION-Don’t Make The Mistakes
To earn a commission, a broker must perform the act required by the commission agreement. Some agreements provide that the broker is entitled to a commission when the broker has…
26-COMMISSIONS-Part 1 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make The Mistakes
VERBAL CO-BROKE WITH LISTING BROKER ENFORCEABLE ISSUE: A twenty-acre parcel of land is listed by the listing broker. Before the listing broker can enter the listing into MLS, a buyer’s…
27-COMMISSIONS-Part 2 Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make The Mistakes
BROKERAGE FIRM CANNOT PAY A REFERRAL FEE TO A NON-LICENSEE ISSUE: Is a brokerage that manages residential, single-family residences permitted to solicit referrals or recommendations from their client base to…
28-Section 4 Exam -Don’t Make The Mistakes
Warning Please Read: It is required for the timer to run out before submitting the quiz for grading.
29-ANTITRUST VIOLATION-Don’t Make The Mistakes
Antitrust laws prohibit anti-competitive or unfair business practices. The penalties for antitrust violations can be substantial. “Minimum service” or “limited service” brokers have introduced new business models to the real…
30-BOYCOTT & PRICE-FIXING-Don’t Make the Mistakes
BOYCOTT. PRICE-FIXING. ANTITRUST. TREBLE DAMAGES. YOU. YOUR FIRM. YOUR ASSOCIATION. Do I have your attention yet? These words are ‘fightin’ words. They are words that should scare you, and scare…
31-ANTITRUST TROUBLE-Don’t Make the Mistakes
Real estate is and always has been a very competitive business. The multitude of firms that are active in the business in most markets, the entrepreneurial spirit that is a…
32-Section 5 Exam -Don’t Make the Mistakes
Warning Please Read: It is required for the timer to run out before submitting the quiz for grading.
33-DON’T BECOME A FAIR HOUSING STATISTIC-Don’t Make the Mistakes
“It is the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the United States.” (42 U.S.C. §3601) The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination…
34-REJECTING PROSPECTIVE-Don’t Make the Mistakes
Throughout the United States, individuals with criminal records, regardless of whether they pose little or no threat, face significant barriers when seeking to buy or rent a home. Amazingly, between…
35-DOES THE FAIR HOUSING ACT APPLY-Don’t Make the Mistakes
DOES THE FAIR HOUSING ACT APPLY TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY? The Fair Housing Act (FHA) protects people from discrimination when renting, buying, or securing financing for housing. It prohibits discrimination…
36- FAIR HOUSING-Legal Hotline Q & A-Don’t Make The Mistakes
A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER IS NOT A MEMBER OF A PROTECTED CLASS PROTECTED BY THE FAIR HOUSING LAWS FACTS: During her representation of a potential tenant, the licensee discovered that…
37-Section 6 Exam -Don’t make the mistakes
Warning Please Read: It is required for the timer to run out before submitting the quiz for grading.
38-FINAL EXAM-Don’t make the mistakes
The Final is not timed. Once you have passed this final… Don’t make the mistakes that others have Remember to PRINT OUT YOUR CERTIFICATE
