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A big part of running a profitable business is sidestepping the risks--agency, antitrust, disclosure, fair housing, personnel, contracts, communications--that can lead to costly litigation. Armed with these resources, you'll be ready to proactively deal with the challenges that come your way.


Eight Real-Life Fair Housing Violations Train your salespeople in these practical applications of the Fair Housing Act. Contract Clauses to Avoid Don't endanger the legality of your contracts with careless verbiage. Five Keys to Reducing Fair Housing Liability Don't let carelessness lead to an equal housing violation.


Erect Barriers to Legal Liability 12 Documents Every Listing Agent’s Transaction File Should Have Fair Housing Quiz


The Letter of the Law Newsletter Law and Policy page at REALTOR.org Antitrust Risk Management Tool for Real Estate Brokerages

Three Lines of Defense Against Risk

6 Ways to Avoid Risks

3 Proven Risk-Shifting Strategies

Keeping Risks Under Control

Risk Reduction Through Communication

12 Things Every Transaction File Should Have

10 Service Standards to Consider

Service Standard Tips From Top Brokers

6 Tips for Finding an Attorney

5 Tips for Keeping Risks Under Control

Controlling Transaction Risks

Agency Options: Risks and Rewards

Dual Agency Do's and Don'ts

Test Your Agency IQ

10 Tips for Creating Your Agency Policy

3 Potential Agency Conflicts

Agency Disclosure

Key Disclosure Issues to Remember

2 Disclosure Tests: You Be the Judge

Other Forms of Disclosure

Avoiding Antitrust Risks

4 Antitrust Traps to Avoid

4 Phrases That Signal Antitrust

6 Simple Antitrust Prevention Tips

Minimizing Liability from Contracts

Contract Requirements

2 Contract Caveats

How to Breach a Listing Agreement Without Even Trying

Fair Housing Risks

Fair Housing—A Web of Legislation

Fair Housing: 8 Violations to Avoid

Fair Housing in the Trenches

Fair Housing Compliance Checklist

5 Keys to Reducing Fair Housing Liability

4 Tips From a Fair Housing Trainer

Red Flags for Potential Violations

2 Discrimination Cases: You Be the Judge

Fair Advertising Practices

Watch Your Language

Illegal Target Marketing

Fair Housing and Disabilities

Comply With ADA at the Brokerage Office

Controlling Personnel Risks

7 Items Every Independent Contractor Agreement Should Have

Know Your State Laws

Comply With ADA at the Brokerage Office: Personnel

Avoiding Sexual Harassment

A 5-Step Approach for Handling Complaints

Sexual Harassment Awareness Test

Case Study 1: Third-Party Sexual Harassment—You Be the Judge

Workplace Privacy—An Emerging Issue

Liability for Personal Assistants

Communications Policies to Minimize Risks

Developing Internet Policies

Policy Tips for Effective Internet Use

5 Copyright Caveats

Insuring Against Risks

3 Factors in Choosing an Insurer

5 Tips for Selecting the Right E&O Carrier

14 E&O Policy Exceptions

Handling Claims Against You

Other Ways to Shift Risk

More Resources: Controlling Business Risks

More Resources: Reducing Brokerage Risk

Top Web Sites for Reducing Brokerage Risk

Code of Ethics: Controlling Business Risks

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