Arizona Broker Management Clinic 2: Broker Policies

The Arizona Broker Management Clinic II: Broker Policies course is designed to equip brokers and managing brokers with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive broker policies. This course emphasizes the importance of establishing robust supervision policies and policy manuals to navigate the complexities of brokerage management effectively. You will learn to distinguish between these critical documents, address potential challenges, and improve the compliance and operational efficiency of your brokerage.

Throughout the course, you will gain insights into topics such as the purpose and benefits of a Broker Policy Manual, the ADRE Model Broker Policy Manual, and the essential components of an Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA). By exploring practical applications, common violations, and key responsibilities, this course provides actionable strategies to enhance brokerage recruiting, retention, and overall success. Prepare to elevate your brokerage management practices with a clear understanding of Arizona's regulatory framework and policy requirements.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the goal is that you will be able to

• evaluate and explain how a supervision policy differs from a policy manual
• illustrate practical application for enforcing brokerage policies

• hypothesize the E&O implications of having an inadequate policy manual

• describe additional policy manual elements to consider

• recognize differences between employee vs. independent contractor

• summarize the responsibilities and duties of both the brokerage and the independent contractor