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Filing A Complaint
 
 Before You File An Ethics Complaint

Association of REALTORS® are responsible for enforcing the REALTORS® Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics imposes duties above and in addition to those imposed by law or regulation which apply ONLY to real estate professionals who choose to become REALTORS®.

Many difficulties between real estate professionals (whether REALTORS® or not) result from misunderstanding, miscommunication, or lack of adequate communication. If you have a problem with a real estate professional, you may want to speak with them or with the principal broker of their firm. Open, constructive discussion often resolves questions or differences, eliminating the need for further action.

If, after discussion with your real estate professional or the principal broker of their firm, you are still not satisfied, you may want to contact the REALTORS® Association of Central Indiana.

After taking these steps, you still feel you have a grievance, you may want to consider filing an ethics complaint.
 

 You will want to keep in mind that...
    		• Only REALTORS® are subject to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®.
    		•  If the real estate professional (or their broker) you are dealing with is not a REALTOR®, your only recourse may be the state real estate licensing authority or the courts.
    		•  Associations of REALTORS® determine whether the Code of Ethics has been violated, not whether the law or real estate regulations have been broken. Those decisions can only be made by the licensing authorities or the courts.
    		•  Associations of REALTORS® can discipline REALTORS® for violating the Code of Ethics. Typical forms of discipline include attendance at courses and seminars designed to increase REALTORS® understanding of the ethical duties or other responsibilities of real estate professionals. REALTORS® may also be reprimanded, fined, or their membership can be suspended or terminated for serious or repeated violations.
    		•  Associations of REALTORS® cannot require REALTORS® to pay money to parties filing ethics complaints; cannot award "punitive damages" for violations of the Code of Ethics; and cannot suspend or revoke a real estate professional's license.
    		•  The primary emphasis of discipline for ethical lapses is educational, to create a heightened awareness of and appreciation for the duties the Code imposes. At the same time, more severe forms of discipline, including fines and suspension and termination of membership may be imposed for serious or repeated violations.

    The documents you will need to file a complaint are listed below.

    Before You File An Ethics Complaint

    Code of Ethics

    Ethics Complaint Form
     
    		 

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