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Dispute Resolution

As a member benefit, Orange County REALTORS® offers its members and their clients a vehicle to process ethics complaints and arbitration requests.

Complaints that are brought before the Association give those parties involved an opportunity to be educated about the REALTOR® Code of Ethics (and/or the Multiple Listing Service's Rules and Regulations).

Pro Standards, Simplified:

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Even with the best of intentions, planning and preparation, occasional disagreements arise between agents and their clients or customers. If a monetary dispute arises from a real estate transaction or if you believe an agent may have acted in an unethical manner, please review these pages for next steps:

Appraiser
Ethics Complaints

Violations of the Code of Ethics or Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Rules

MLS Only Salesperson
Arbitration and Mediation

Disputes involving money

Affiliate
Anonymous Complaints

Violations of the Code of Ethics or MLS Rules (that prove themselves on their face, such as an advertisement)

Designated realtor
Orange County Real Estate Mediation Center

As an Alternate Dispute Resolution, mediation between buyers and sellers may be requested through our Orange County Mediation Center.

Resources for Filing a Complaint

REALTOR® Code of Ethics

Multiple Listing Service Rules and Regulations

Professional Standards Department

After reviewing the above resources, and you still require assistance, please contact us:

Cece Robles, Professional Standards & MLS Director

 

*Information on this page does not constitute legal advice and is provided as a reference only. If you have any questions about the complaint or arbitration process, it is strongly recommended that you contact Orange County REALTORS® Professional Standards Department.