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CONSUMERS ... Filing an Ethics Complaint

REALTORS abide by strict standards of the Code of Ethics. If a REALTOR has failed to meet these standards, you can file a complaint. First, you must determine if the person is a REALTOR and thus, bound by the Code of Ethics.

Before your file an Ethics Complaint

Note: Complaints and/or commission disputes involving REALTORS from the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS must be filed with their respective local association. Complaints filed with Ohio REALTORS involving their members will be forwarded to the appropriate association which may cause delays.

LOOK UP A MEMBER

If you found the person in the member listing, you have the following options to resolve your dispute:

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CONTACT THE BROKER

Contact the person's broker to inform him/her what happened. It could be a quick resolution.  

Find Broker's Contact Information

 

USE THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

A volunteer from the Ohio REALTORS Professional Standards Committee will listen to your concerns, explain possible resolutions and answer questions.

Request an Ombudsman

FILE AN ETHICS COMPLAINT

If contacting the broker and talking to an Ombudsman don't resolve the problem, you can file a formal complaint.

File an Ethics Complaint

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