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Section 6

Maintaining Files

13 policies

  1. 6.1GeneralYour files are a record of every event relative to your dealings with your client on a listing or sale transaction. You must retain and upload to Skyslope copies of all…
  2. 6.2Designated Broker, Manager or Designee ReviewYou must promptly upload into Skyslope all signed documents to the Designated Broker, Manager or his/her designee (the “Reviewer”) after receipt by you. Your Manager or…
  3. 6.3Get It in WritingAs a general rule, all agreements must be in writing. In fact, if you DO NOT have a written agreement with the principal, you may not receive your commission. If you…
  4. 6.4Online Document Storage (Google Drive) & Custom @AARE.ORG Email AddressEvery Associate has the opportunity to have a Company email address for an annual fee of \$72, subject to change by Google at any time. It is prorated when assigned at…
  5. 6.5Paperwork Procedures Nationwide & State SpecificBelow are the methods and procedures to conduct real estate transactions in regards to paperwork in real estate transactions. You need to read through this section in…
  6. 6.6Paperwork Procedures for Residential and Commercial Purchase TransactionsAssociates must provide and perform the following actions to complete a purchase file: 1\. Once any agency relationship is established, casual or formal, a communication…
  7. 6.7Paperwork Procedure for Residential and Commercial Listing TransactionsAssociates must provide and perform the following actions to complete a listing file: 1\. Upon scheduling a listing appointment, email your TC the following so they can…
  8. 6.8Paperwork Procedure for Residential and Commercial Lease/Property Management TransactionsAssociates must provide and perform the following actions to complete a lease file: 1\. Once any agency relationship is established, casual or formal, a communication…
  9. 6.9Do Not Use Outdated FormsAlways use current forms. Keep your on-line forms database (such as Zip Forms, Transaction Desk, Lone Wolf or similar type of software) up to date with the most current…
  10. 6.10Document Destruction & Shredding – Pricing & LocationsIt is Company policy for Associates and employees to shred documents with confidential client’s information after scanning the hardcopy into a digital file for record…
  11. 6.11The Listing/Management Commission AgreementState real estate laws require that a compensation agreement be in writing and signed by the party to be charged in order to be enforceable. If you represent a buyer in…
  12. 6.12Regulators, Government Officials – Inquires/Visits/SubpoenasAny inquiry by a government official, whether by telephone, letter, or in person, should immediately be forwarded to the Broker or Manager. In the absence of the Broker…
  13. 6.13State Real Estate Regulator, Commission or Department AuditsCompany policy is to cooperate fully with any audit from any State regulator or real estate commission and provide records in a timely fashion. Below are the methods and…