“In order for tomorrow to change, you must do something today” Chapter 5 Real Estate Brokerage

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Brokerage The business of bringing parties together. Real Estate Broker A person licensed to buy, sell, exchange or lease real property for others and to charge a fee for these services.

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Broker-Salesperson Relationship  A real estate salesperson is licensed to perform real estate activities on behalf of a licensed real estate broker  Employee – broker may require employee to follow rules for hours, attendance, etc.  Independent Contractor – broker cannot require specific office hours, attendance, etc.

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Technology  Computers and Laptops  Internet, Web Sites,  Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, PDAs  Internet Advertising  Security  Electronic Contracting

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Broker’s Compensation  Commission is always negotiable  Commission is usually earned when  a completed sales contract has been executed by a ready, willing and able buyer  the contract is accepted and executed by the seller  copies of the contract are in the possession of all parties

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Broker’s Compensation  Procuring cause  broker started a chain of events that resulted in a sale  Ready, willing and able buyer  one who is prepared to buy on the seller’s terms and ready to take positive steps toward consummation of the transaction

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Salesperson’s Compensation Amount and method of compensation is set by agreement between the broker and the salesperson  Fixed salary  Share of commission  100% Commission Plan  Graduated Commission Split

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition 5 Real Estate Brokerage

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Antitrust Laws é Price-fixing é Group boycotting é Allocation of customers or markets é Tie-in agreements é Penalties

Modern Real Estate Practice 17th Edition Recent Issues é Fee-for-Services é Minimum Level of Service é Do-Not-Call Registry