#78226 "Broker CE Management Essentials"

Service Description

Managing a Real Estate Firm in Georgia: Mastering Rule 520-1-.07 Course Number: #78226 Duration: 3 Hours Course Description: This comprehensive 3-hour continuing education course, approved as Course #78226, is designed for Georgia real estate brokers and firm leaders seeking to deepen their understanding of Georgia Real Estate Commission Rule 520-1-.07. The course provides a practical and regulatory framework for managing a real estate firm with professionalism, legal integrity, and operational excellence. Participants will gain critical insights into the responsibilities of managing brokers and qualifying brokers, including supervising affiliated licensees, enforcing license law, managing firm affiliations, and maintaining compliance in daily business operations. Special focus is given to the proper use of firm names, procedures for transitioning qualifying brokers, managing licensee transfers, and guidelines for employing unlicensed support personnel. Through real-world case studies, practical exercises, and application of best practices, attendees will learn how to implement structured management systems that reduce risk, promote compliance, and improve brokerage operations. The course also explores how to properly share commissions with non-resident brokers and maintain clear documentation in accordance with state law. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the scope and application of Rule 520-1-.07 for firm management Comply with GREC rules on firm names, branding, and broker responsibilities Navigate the transition process when qualifying brokers change Properly transfer licensees into and out of firms Define and supervise the role of unlicensed support personnel Share commissions with non-resident brokers lawfully Apply best practices for compliance, reporting, and team management Develop action plans to enhance firm leadership and operational integrity This course is essential for brokers looking to reinforce their leadership role, protect their license, and ensure their firm operates in full compliance with Georgia law and professional standards.