14.9 Use of Legal Counsel

Whenever an agent believes she/he requires legal assistance, the Broker or Manager should be contacted. The Company has legal counsel for appropriate legal questions and problems. In addition, most local and state Association of REALTORS® provide a free hotline for legal educational information for the Associates of the Company. The earlier a legal question or problem is brought to the attention of management, the earlier the problem can be solved. The Company's position is that wisely spent legal fees early in a problem can save many thousands of dollars if a formal complaint or lawsuit arises.