Code of Ethics Enforcement

The single, most outstanding characteristic that sets REALTORS® apart from other real estate practitioners is the willingness to accept and abide by the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The Code of Ethics, which was first adopted on July 29, 1913, is a living document, responsive in its content to changes in the law and industry. The Code has been revised several times through the years to reflect current developments in professional real estate practice, The term REALTOR® has come to represent competency, fairness, and high integrity. These qualities stem from voluntary adherence to an ideal of moral conduct in real estate business practices.  Nebraska REALTORS® take great pride in their professionalism and adherence to the Code of Ethics and do not support licensees who choose to act unethically.

But even with the best of intentions, planning and preparation, occasional disagreements arise between REALTORS® and their clients or customers. As civil litigation becomes increasingly costly, time consuming, and burdensome, there has been a trend among private parties to settle disputes and conflicting claims through alternative means.

Many difficulties during a real estate transaction 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 a principal broker in the firm. Open, constructive discussion often resolves questions or differences, eliminating the need for further action.

Code of Ethics NAR 2013 - Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

If you believe a REALTOR® may have acted in an unethical manner, contact the Nebraska REALTORS® Association at (402) 323-6500.  You may also utilize the forms provided on this page to file your complaint.

If, after discussing matters with your real estate professional or a principal broker in that firm, you are still not satisfied, you may want to contact the Nebraska REALTORS® Association for further information about filing an ethics complaint.  The Nebraska REALTORS® Association also offers mediation as an alternative to dispute resolution.

Before filing your complaint please remember that not all real estate licensees are REALTORS®.  The Nebraska REALTORS® Association only has jurisdiction over active members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.  In addition the Nebraska REALTORS® Association is not the licensing agency in Nebraska.  License law violations fall under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Real Estate Commission.  If you have a question regarding whether or not a licensee has violated Nebraska License Laws please contact the Nebraska Real Estate Commission at (402) 471-2004.

Complaint Form 2013 - form with filing instructions