Arkansas Continuing Education COURSE
2025 AREC Required Course on Agency Representation and Compensation
Clear and well-structured agency agreements are the foundation of trust between real estate professionals and their clients. This engaging course explores the legal requirements, benefits, and best practices of exclusive and non-exclusive agreements under Arkansas law. Through real-world case studies, you'll gain practical insights into ensuring compliance, avoiding disputes, and building strong client relationships.
Beyond agreements, you'll explore listing contracts, compensation structures, and key industry regulations, including Arkansas Commission Rules 8.5(c) and 8.5(d). You’ll also tackle advanced topics like Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), zoning laws, and local compliance to elevate your expertise.
With a focus on transparency and effective communication, this three-hour course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate Arkansas real estate transactions successfully.
Course highlights include:
- Review of agency agreements in Arkansas
- Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Buyer agency
- Best practices for buyer agency agreements
- Listing agreements and compensation structures
- Promoting transparency in compensation
- Discussing compensation with clients
- Compensation disclosures
- Overview of Broker Price Opinions (BPOs)
- Understanding liability and mitigating risk in BPOs
- Arkansas zoning and ordinance review
- Guiding clients to understanding zoning and ordinance rules
This course is required for SALESPERSONS ONLY. Principal Brokers and Executive Brokers WILL NOT receive CE credit for this course.