Did you know that not all ethics complaints go through the monthslong process of hearings and appeals? Some complaints and commission disputes are informally resolved through the Texas REALTORS® Ombudsman Program. In fact, ombudsmen ke...
Many ethics complaints filed against REALTORS® in Texas get resolved without going through the formal hearing process. Instead, complainants can take advantage of the Texas REALTORS® Ombudsman Program, an option that relies on an impar...
Many ethics complaints filed against REALTORS® in Texas get resolved without going through the formal hearing process. Instead, complainants can take advantage of the Texas REALTORS® Ombudsman Program, an option that relies on an impar...
Before filing a formal arbitration request or Code of Ethics complaint, consider using the Texas REALTORS® Ombudsman Program when faced with a dispute. The program provides an informal way to resolve problems, and it’s quicker—ombu...
Before filing a formal arbitration request or Code of Ethics complaint, consider using the Texas REALTORS® Ombudsman Program when faced with a dispute. The program provides an informal way to resolve problems, and it’s quicker—ombu...
An ombudsman is an impartial member of the Texas REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee who helps parties resolve complaints and problems through constructive communication between parties. Ombudsmen do not determine whether ethics ...
If you cannot resolve a dispute with a client or fellow REALTOR®, you may need an impartial third party to help sort things out. The Texas REALTORS® Professional Standards Department serves you by helping to resolve conflicts and ensu...
The public and REALTORS® can file ethics complaints online against members of Texas REALTORS®. Fiction. Although Texas REALTORS® previously allowed ethics complaints to be filed through an online portal, it often led to frustration...
For an arbitration hearing regarding a commission dispute, a party may appeal the hearing panel’s decision only if the party believes the procedures used to process the case were flawed. Fact. A party may appeal the decision only on...
Ombudsmen kept 25% of complaints out of the formal hearing process last year. They resolved 56 of the 224 complaints assigned to them. Did you know that not all ethics complaints go through the monthslong process of hearings and app...