Real estate can be a risky business. Licensees assist the public in what is likely to be the largest transaction of their lives. Emotions can run high, and there are a lot of details to keep track of. In a regulated industry such as real estate, there are specific laws and regulations in place that mitigate the risks of doing business. It’s important to avoid any activities that, while not specifically illegal or unethical, give the appearance of impropriety. Real estate licensees are expected to maintain high standards of professional conduct in their dealings with all parties to a real estate transaction. This course presents some of the issues that can put a real estate licensee and a brokerage business at risk, and it provides sound advice on ways to avoid them.