This online class is recommended for all brokers or assistants who handle escrow funds.  Numerous administrative complaints are filed each month against brokers for violations of escrow rules and procedures.  Learn the proper office procedures and record keeping needed to help you stay out of trouble and pass routine office inspections and audits with ease.

***This course meets the FREC mandate requiring licensees in violation of escrow accounting procedures to complete 4 hrs. of escrow management education. 

Your online course is easy to use, and will cover all the current laws, rules, and procedures required for managing escrow (trust) accounts including brokerage escrow accounts and property management escrow accounts.  This course includes important topics to help you prepare for FREC office inspections and audits including:

• How to set up escrow (trust) accounts
• Rules and timing for escrow deposits
• Rules for property management/ rental accounts
• How to avoid common violations
• How to properly handle escrow disputes
• Settlement options: EDO, Arbitration, Mediation, or Interpleader
• How to prepare for the office inspection including: Offices, Signs, Records, and Disclosures
• Preparing for an account audit (reconciliation statements)
• Recordkeeping examples (with audio and animation)
• Practice Problems – to practice what you have learned

If you have any questions about this course, feel free to contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140.