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- NEWS & EVENTS
- Transaction Forms
- Blog Updates
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- Events Calendar
- Education Calendar
- Circle of Excellence
- Expo
- New Laws
- Informative Seminars
- Commercial
- International
- Young Professionals - YPN
- Budget & Assets
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- Grievance
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- REALTORS® Political Affairs
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Membership Services
Disputes
Procuring Cause
The Procuring Cause Guidelines C.A.R. and SDAR adopted in the late fall of 2001 address how to determine which of the brokers involved in a transaction is responsible for its successful completion, and therefore entitled to the commission. More. (requires C.A.R. Login)
Arbitration
REALTOR® Ethics
Since 1913, REALTORS® have subscribed to a strict Code of Ethics. Although the real estate industry itself has evolved over the past century, the core values and commitment to excellence have remained constant. The Code of Ethics was seen as a declaration of the real estate industry's principles and beliefs, a "golden thread" uniting those devoted to raising the standards of professionalism and service in real estate.
REALTORS® bring a wealth of resources to consumers so that they can give their clients the best possible representation during the transaction process. The Code of Ethics identifies professional responsibilities owed to clients, customers, other REALTORS® and the general public.
For the full text of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, click here.
To learn more about the Code of Ethics, click here.
Ethics Complaint Process
Learn more about the ethics complaint process with the links below.
Click here to watch a video regarding the Ethics Complaint Process.
Click here to download a Powerpoint presentation on the Ethics Complaint Process.
Click here to download the 2021 California Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual.
Filing Ethics Complaints
The local board or association of REALTORS® can provide you with information on the procedures for filing an ethics complaint. Here are some general principles to keep in mind. Ethics complaints must be filed with the local board or association of REALTORS® within one hundred eighty (180) days from the time a complainant knew (or reasonably should have known) that potentially unethical conduct took place.
The REALTORS® Code of Ethics consists of seventeen (17) Articles. The duties imposed by many of the Articles are explained and illustrated through accompanying Standards of Practice or case interpretations. Your complaint should include a narrative description of the circumstances that lead you to believe the Code of Ethics may have been violated.
Your complaint must cite one or more of the Articles of the Code of Ethics which may have been violated. Hearing panels decide whether the Articles expressly cited in complaints were violated - not whether Standards of Practice or case interpretations were violated. The local board or association of REALTORS® Grievance Committee may provide technical assistance in preparing a complaint in proper form and with proper content. MORE on Ethics Complaints
Real Estate Mediation Center
Our attorney & broker mediators are experts in resolving non-disclosure, land use, easements/boundaries, landlord/tenant, contracts, and all other real estate issues. SDAR members and their clients save 25% off hourly fees. Visit realestatemediationcenter.com for more information.
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C.A.R. Consumer Mediation Center
Program Overview for Prospective Panel Mediators
Panel Requirements
- Your Guide to the California RPA and Related Forms, any format (online, live lecture, etc.)
- Mediating Disputes under the RPA-CA Course
- 32 hours general mediation training (any reputable provider)
- Payment of $500 application fee and an annual fee of up to $500 thereafter for continued participation on the panel (renewal amount generally varies depending on volume of mediations assigned). We are currently only accepting payments through PayPal. Please contact our Center at [email protected] to request an invoice for payment via PayPal.
Ongoing Training
- C.A.R. real estate focused training (up to 4 hours), upon request by C.A.R.
- 4 hours general mediation training each 24 months
Experience
- Only experienced mediators accepted
- 10 mediations (2 hours or more hours in length) of real estate disputes within the past 5 years
Education
- Attorney in good standing or bachelor's with DRE licensee in good standing (5 years' experience)
Mediator Obligations
- Provide suitable mediation facilities Coordinates scheduling of the mediation with the parties following assignment by the Program.Invoicing and collection of mediation fees (but not administration fees) Updated June 15, 2020, visit www.consumermediation.org for full details.
SDAR Affiliates - Legal Services
SDAR has affiliate members who provide various legal services. To view the contact information of affiliates under the subsection "Legal Services," Click here.
C.A.R. Legal Hotline
For legal advice, contact the California Association of REALTORS® Legal Hotline. You will need to have your membership number available, and you may be prompted to leave a message so that a real estate attorney will return the call.
Agents: Call (213) 739-8282
Brokers: Call (213) 739-8350
Real Estate Attorneys
Need a real estate attorney? For the San Diego Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Service, call toll-free, (800) 464-1529, or click here.
Risk Management
A comprehensive collection of easily implemented risk management tools and strategies designed to protect REALTORS’® future success by minimizing the risk of costly litigation, crippling business disputes, damaging ethics violations, and ruined reputations. Learn more:
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