Legal Cornerstones for Agency Success
Overview
Are you contemplating launching your own business venture or growing your current business?
Rex Afrasiabi, an experienced lawyer specialising in real estate will break down the fundamental legal considerations that are crucial for laying the groundwork and fostering growth in your real estate enterprise. From deciphering licensing requisites to structuring partnerships and protecting your business interests, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge essential for growing your business.
Designed for:
This webinar is designed for Real estate business owners or agents thinking of starting their own business.
Expected outcomes:
Participating in this webinar will offer you insights into the following topics:
Starting a Real Estate Business
- Licensing: Understanding the licensing requirements specific required to open a real estate office.
- Corporate Structures: Choosing the right legal structure for your business (such as sole proprietorship, partnership, trusts, or corporations) affects liability, taxes, and management.
- Partnership Agreements: Clearly defining roles, responsibilities, profit-sharing, and exit strategies in partnership agreements is crucial. Addressing scenarios like license loss is essential.
Employees
- Applicable Awards: Knowing the relevant industry awards ensures fair compensation and compliance with labor laws.
- Commission-Only Agents: Understanding the pros and cons of commission-only arrangements.
- Independent Contractors: Clarifying the status of independent contractors versus employees.
Protecting Your Real Estate Business
- Trademarking independent agency logos.
- Restraints on Employees: Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses can protect your business interests when employees leave and understanding how to make them enforceable with the latest court rulings.
- Commissions Protection: Ensuring contracts clearly outline commission terms and conditions safeguards your earnings.
Growing Through Rent Roll Purchase
- Due Diligence: what does a thorough rent roll purchase due diligence look like?
- Retention Strategies: Retaining existing clients post-purchase is essential and what to negotiate in the Contract.
Speaker
Rex Afrasiabi
Rex Afrasiabi, the founder of M A Legal, was recognized by Forbes Magazine in 2023 as the top choice lawyer for real estate agencies throughout Australia. With a diverse clientele in the real estate sector, including some of Victoria’s largest real estate offices, Rex has built a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the industry's inner workings over the years.
In addition to his legal practice, Rex has served as a judge for various real estate industry awards, including the Real Estate Business Awards. This role has provided him with valuable insights into the operations of some of Australia's leading real estate agencies.
Furthermore, Rex co-hosts the real estate-focused business advisory show "Real Estate Renovators," where he has welcomed notable guests from the industry. Rex's expertise has been recognized by leading publications like Forbes, Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Herald Sun, being a guest on numerous podcasts, and he has been a finalist for a number of legal awards.
Renowned for his business acumen, Rex not only navigates clients through complex legal matters and negotiations but also offers strategic guidance for their growth and planning needs. He has been instrumental in assisting both startups and established large agencies in achieving their business goals, and was also recognised by Forbes in 2023 as a top 5 business mentor in Australia.
Prices
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Members
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$27.50 (inc. GST)
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Non-Members
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$55.00 (inc. GST)
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*This webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes.
Date
14 May 2024, 12:30 PM
