http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ <p>Dear Ted,<br/>Depending upon the type of problem, the place to start with any complaint is with the Realtor's local board or association.&nbsp;&nbsp; You should be able to determine that by materials the Realtor has given you -- or you can check yellow pages for the local real estate boards.&nbsp; Call them and give them the Realtor's name and they will tell you if they are a member.&nbsp; The Board will have a Professional Standards/Grievance committee that will review a complaint and then, if they find it a possible violation, they will hear the case with 3-5 realtors (attorneys are allowed to represent both parties, just like a court hearing).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Then the panel can proceed to render a judgment and possible penalties.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp; This is the first place to start if the sales associate is definitely a realtor.&nbsp;&nbsp; If they are not a member of any board, then the Florida Real Estate Commission is the place to start, and the procedure is a little different.&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; I was the Professional Standards chairman for our board for almost 10 years, so I would be happy to help you find the right places to call.&nbsp; Just let me know.<br/>Carol Wilsey</p><p>Cell: 239-289-1403</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Carol@ExceptionalProperties.us" rel="nofollow">Carol@ExceptionalProperties.us</a></p> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:59:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ 2009-03-31T17:59:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ What is the problem? Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:23:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ 2009-03-31T00:23:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ 2. A "REALTOR" is a member of a professional organization of Realtors. In Naples, the association is called the Naples Area Board of Realtors<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.naplesarea.com/">.</a> You can get thier phone number from directory assistance. <a href="http://www.naplesarea.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.naplesarea.com</a><br/> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:22:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ 2009-03-31T00:22:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ <p>There are two ways to report a <a href="http://www.zillow.com">Real Estate</a> Licensee.<br/><br/>1. All licensed agents in Florida are responsibe to the state licensing board: Florida Real Estate Commission. You can search for this on google to see their website for contact information.</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:20:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ 2009-03-31T00:20:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ Your state's regulatory board/comission. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:52:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-report-an-UNETHICAL-REALTOR-Whom-do-I-make-an-official-repot-to/217481/ 2009-03-30T23:52:00Z