Brokerage Policy Review Checklist

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Compliance & Legal

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Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

Last License Renewal Date (Brokerage)

Next License Renewal Date (Brokerage)

Summary of Recent Legal Consultations/Reviews

State Regulatory Body Compliance Status

Copies of Relevant Licenses and Permits

Brokerage's NMLS ID (if applicable)

Summary of Recent Audits (Internal & External)

Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations?

Client Relationships & Communication

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Policies related to client interaction, disclosure, informed consent, and communication practices.

Client Communication Disclosure Policy Review

Mandatory Disclosure Forms Used (select all that apply)

Approved Communication Channels with Clients

Procedure for Handling Client Complaints

Last Client Communication Policy Update Date

Method for Obtaining Client Consent (e.g., written, verbal)

Transactions & Escrow

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Procedures for handling transactions, earnest money, escrow accounts, and closing processes.

Earnest Money Handling Protocol Version

Detailed Description of Escrow Account Usage

Method for disbursing funds from Escrow

Last Review Date of Escrow Agreements

Prohibited Transaction Types

Procedure for handling uncashed checks related to transactions

Designated individual/team for Escrow dispute resolution

Copy of Standard Escrow Agreement

Advertising & Marketing

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Guidelines for marketing activities, including online presence, print materials, and social media.

Approved Marketing Platforms

Content Approval Process

Branding Guidelines Adherence

Prohibited Advertising Claims

Sample Marketing Materials

Online Review Management

Compliance with Fair Housing Advertising Requirements

Conflicts of Interest

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Identifying and managing potential conflicts of interest to protect clients and the brokerage.

Does the policy clearly define 'Conflict of Interest'?

Describe the process for disclosing potential conflicts of interest to clients.

Which types of relationships require disclosure (check all that apply)?

Is written documentation of conflict disclosure required?

Explain the procedure for obtaining client consent when a conflict exists.

How many years of transaction records are reviewed for potential conflicts?

Does the brokerage have a designated Conflict of Interest Review Committee?

Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity

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Ensuring compliance with fair housing laws and promoting equal opportunity in real estate services.

Summary of Fair Housing Policy Review

Protected Classes Reviewed

Description of Training Provided on Fair Housing

Date of Last Fair Housing Training

Copy of Fair Housing Policy Document

Method for Handling Fair Housing Complaints

Description of System for Monitoring Advertising for Fair Housing Compliance

Data Security & Privacy

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Policies to protect client data and comply with privacy regulations.

Data Encryption Standard Used (if applicable)

Description of Data Security Training Provided to Agents

Number of Data Breach Incidents in Last 12 Months

Password Complexity Requirements for Agent Accounts

Types of Sensitive Data Protected (Select all that apply)

Last Review/Update of Data Security Policy

Description of Vendor Security Assessments (e.g., for CRM or MLS)

Copy of Data Security Policy Document

Risk Management & Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance

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Procedures for risk mitigation and coverage under E&O insurance.

Current E&O Policy Limit

E&O Policy Expiration Date

Coverage Type (e.g., Occurrence, Claims-Made)

Summary of Risk Assessment Completed (date and key findings)

Compliance with Brokerage Risk Management Procedures?

Number of E&O Claims Filed in Past 3 Years

Upload a copy of the current E&O Insurance Policy (Certificate of Insurance)

Description of any recent changes to risk management protocols, if applicable.

Training & Supervision

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Requirements for agent training, ongoing education, and brokerage supervision.

Required New Agent Training Hours

Mandatory Training Topics for New Agents

Last Supervisor Training Refresher Date

Description of Supervision Plan for New Agents

Minimum Level of Experience for Supervising Agents

Method of Communication for Supervision (e.g., weekly meetings, email, phone)

Upload Proof of Completed Training for Agents (Last Year)

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Guidelines for maintaining accurate and complete records of transactions and communications.

Last Record Retention Policy Review Date

Summary of Record Retention Policy

Number of Years Records are Retained (Electronically)

Number of Years Records are Retained (Physical)

Copy of Record Retention Schedule

Description of Electronic Document Management System (if applicable)

Types of Records Kept (Select all that apply)

Name of Person Responsible for Record Keeping

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