3.1 Independent Contractor

You have signed an Independent Contractor Agreement with the Company and are associated with this Company as an independent contractor. You do not have an employee-employer relationship with this Company. The Company, however, has the responsibility under state real estate law to supervise the conduct of salespersons operating under the Company license. You are considered to be an independent contractor for tax purposes. You are also considered an independent contractor for purposes of Unemployment Insurance. You are not subject to the minimum wage laws. The Company will provide Workers’ Compensation insurance for you.

The Independent Contractor Agreement with the Company sets forth the duties and responsibilities of both parties. This agreement includes the following:

• The terms of compensation for work performed during the time of affiliation with the Company or for work in progress but not completed prior to termination of affiliation with the Company.

• After termination of your association with AARE, all active listings, pending sales, and buyer agency agreements the Associate obtained during affiliation with AARE may be completed by another Company Associate. Compensation to Associates on those transactions will be at the sole discretion of the Company.

• Delivery by the Associate of all files and documents pertaining to listings, company leads, and pending transactions shall be provided to the Company upon request or termination of the Independent Contractor Agreement.