In this case, an agent performs regulated activities outside of her brokerage firm. Real estate licensees must not perform regulated activities outside of their brokerage firm.

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In this case, an agent failed to protect the public by hiring an unlicensed contractor, signing over a check to the contractor, and promising work would be complete by the deadline when no work had been performed. Make sure to check the status of any contractors, follow all regulations, and keep clients updated.

In this case, a broker signed her clients’ name to multiple documents, exceeding the scope of her authority and engaging in fraudulent activity. Brokers need to ensure that they are acting within the scope of their agency.

This case study highlights the importance of disclosing a licensee’s interest in the transaction, regardless of the role he or she plays in the transaction, and engaging in behavior that is honest and not deceptive to the public.

This case looks to an escrow violation, where the agent failed to timely deposit the EMD check by one day. Even a late deposit of only one day is an escrow violation. However, the brokerage firm had clear policies regarding escrow and the agent took full responsibility for his actions, which the board took into consideration.

This case study highlights how agents must access property only on the terms provided, and not in a fraudulent or dishonest manner. In this instance, the broker was not held liable for the agent’s actions, and it is important to note that the firm took immediate action to prevent future occurrences from happening.

This case demonstrates the importance of fully disclosing one’s past to the Board when applying for a salesperson’s or broker’s license and keeping the Board informed if a real estate licensee pleads guilty or no contest, is convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, sexual offense, drug distribution or physical injury, or any felony.

This case study highlights how brokers may be held responsible for errors of their employees in the handling of earnest money deposits (EMD). It again demonstrates the importance of following the regulations pertaining to earnest money deposits.

This case study highlights the importance of performing licensed activities under a licensed business entity and exercising ordinary care in your management of properties.