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      Compliance Guide

      Some states may require that you as an agent add some information to your kvCORE account so it is compliant.

      Texas

      We want to make sure you have everything you need to stay compliant with Texas Real Estate Commission laws.

      If you have any questions about TREC laws with regard to the Consumer Protection Notice or Information About Brokerage Service form, we encourage you to read this site thoroughly:

      Information about Brokerage Services (IABS) & Consumer Protection Notice - TREC

       

      For additional tips on posting your Consumer Protection Notice and Information About Brokerage Service form, we recommend reviewing this page as well:

      Tips for Posting the IABS and Consumer Protection Notice

       

      The eXp Texas State Broker team provides a prefilled IABS form with the Broker's information. You will need to download and complete the IABS form with your agent information: 

      Click here for the most up to date IABS form with eXp Broker information

       

      Hosting IABS on Google Drive

      You will need to host the IABS form online. We recommend Google Drive and provide instructions for setting that up in the video below

      Adding your IABS Form to kvCORE

      To add compliance information to every page of your site, simply add said information to the "Footer" of your site so it appears at the bottom of every page.

      For the IABS form you will want to convert your shareable google drive link into a clickable link in the footer of your site.

      1. Copy HTML Code Below, Fill Out Details, & Paste Into "Custom Footer"

      <a href="Insert Document URL">Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services</a>

      It is important to note that there are " " around Insert Document URL,

      you need those to stay and replace Insert Document URL with the actual shareable link you create in google drive.

       

      The following is what your Link should look like:

      <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrvTlYuQ0iNW2_DrI-SVODCnsHzcMme8/view">Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services</a>

      1. Place your HTML Link in your Customer Footer.
        1. This is located in your kvCORE account under Web & IDX.
        2. There is an Edit Settings Button which takes you to the area in kvCORE where you can make adjustments to your site.
        3. Look for the box labeled Custom Footer. Copy your HTML Link and click Save.

      You can also use this same link in your kvCORE profile for your signature.

      If you have questions or concerns or need further assistance please reach out to your eXp Texas State Broker Team for further guidance

       

      California

      California requires that all of it's agents display their CADRE# prominently on their sites

      There are a few ways you can easily accomplish this and keep your site in compliance

      Add your CADRE# to the Title field in your kvCORE Profile

      1. Log into your kvCORE account
        2. Click on the email address at the top right and then click on "My Profile"
        3. Click on Edit
      2. The title box is the box below the first and last name box

      This is the best solution and recommended regardless of any of the additional places you enter in your CA DRE#. This will display your CA DRE# anywhere your name is displayed, including on all listing detail pages of your site.

       

      Add your CADRE# to your Name in your profile

      1. Log into your kvCORE account
        2. Click on the email address at the top right and then click on "My Profile"
        3. Click on Edit
      2. You can make the first name field your first and last name with the space and then the last name field your DRE# or you can just add "CA DRE#XXXXXX" to the end of your last name.

      This is the 2nd most popular place to display your CA DRE# 

       

      Add your CADRE# to the footer of your site

      1. Log into kvCORE
      2. Click on Web & IDX from the left hand column
      3. Click on Website Settings
      4. Scroll down on the right hand side until you see Custom Footer
      5. Enter in the text you would like to show in the footer of your site

      Any plain text you add here will show up just below the Office Name, Address and the Phone number listed at the very bottom of your kvCORE site.

      This area does accept HTML, so you can use <b>insert CADRE#<b>  to make your text bold or customize to your liking.

       

      Add your CADRE# to the Tagline

      The tagline on your site is the colored bar just below the Header picture on your site.

      1. Log into your kvCORE account
      2. Click on Web & IDX from the left hand side
      3. Click on Website Settings
      4. Scroll Down to the section labeled Agents
      5. Add your CADRE# to the box labeled "Website Custom Tagline"
      6. Click Save

       

      Add your CADRE# to your kvCORE profile

      Don't forget to add your License# to you kvCORE agent profile as well as your signature in your profile

      1. Log into your kvCORE account
      2. Click on the email address at the top right and then click on "My Profile"
        3. Click on Edit
        4. Enter your CADRE # in the License # field. This will be located below the social media link boxes.
      3. Add your CADRE# to the Signature Field along with any additional information (like name, photo and contact info) as well.
      4. Click Save at the top