If a government auditor comes to your brokerage and asks for written proof that the real estate licensees who are affiliated with you are independent contractors, what would you do? This scenario is occurring in real estate offices across the country – most recently in Rhode Island – because misclassification of employees as independent
1. By Tuesday, February 4th, as a Rhode Island real estate licensee, you should have received a renewal letter via email from the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) with a credential number, pin and a quick link to https://elicensing.ri.gov. This enables you to renew your license online. If you haven't already done so, use the credentials
Too often, Realtors find themselves in dangerous situations. They may have to go into neighborhoods that are unsafe or they might find themselves face to face with a snarling dog. Sometimes, criminals walk right into an open house. In 2016, about three percent of all Realtors reported that they were physically attacked when working. Though this might seem
Learn how to eliminate error and confusion by registering for a MyFloodStatus webinar on February 13th from 10:30 to 11 am. Flood zone errors and confusion are rampant, and REALTORS® need to know what information they can really count on!Would you like to: eliminate the risk of liability? reduce flood insurance premiums for homeowners, buyers, and
January 8, 2020 -- The leadership of the National Association of REALTORS® met in Washington today where they unanimously passed a Fair Housing Action Plan which will distinguish NAR as a national industry leader on fair housing. NAR re-organized last summer to create a new Fair Housing Policy Committee so NAR could more effectively advocate on national
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Is getting rid of unnecessary records and paperwork one of your New Year’s resolutions? Make sure you know what to save and what to toss. The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation requires real estate licensees to keep certain records for a minimum of three years from the date of receipt. These records include bank statements, cancelled