Ethics Overview
Many difficulties result from misunderstanding, miscommunication, or lack of adequate communication. If you have in issue with a REALTOR®, you may want to speak with them or with a principal broker (managing broker/owner) in the firm. Open, constructive discussion often resolves questions or differences, eliminating the need for further action. If, after discussing matters with the REALTOR® or a principal broker in that firm, you are still not satisfied, MORe has a formal dispute process that can be started by filing an ethics complaint.
The Process - How to File an Ethics Complaint
When filing a complaint, you are the complainant and the person you're filing against is the respondent. Your charge would be against an article of the Code of Ethics; a standard of practice can only be cited in support of the charge (i.e. 1, (1-6, 1-7, 1-15) & 3 (3-6)). You will also note that your signature is required.
You have the option of filing an online complaint through our
Simple Online Standards (SOS) or using our
printable form. When using the printable form, attach the form to your statement, outlining why you feel there is/was a violation based on the articles cited. You may also attach any additional information that you feel supports your case. An ethics hearing panel is instructed to base their decisions on clear, strong, and convincing evidence. To this end, you will want to include as much information as possible to support your charge.
Send a copy of the
Ethics Compaint form, your statement, and any additional documentation to MORe’s Professional Standards department located at 6655 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516. You will note that there is no fee to file an ethics complaint.
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