File an Ethics Complaint

 

Step 1: Determine if the real estate licensee is a Realtor® Member

Search our Member Directory to determine if the real estate licensee is a Realtor® member. 

Why does it matter if the Licensee is a Realtor®?

Ethics complaints can only be filed against real estate professionals who are fully licensed Realtors®. As members of Iowa Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), they must abide by NAR’s Code of Ethics. The Code imposes duties beyond those enforced by laws and regulations. Learn more by visiting NAR’s Code of Ethics and Professional Standards web page.

Step 2: Before filing, try working it out with the Realtor® or their Broker

Many difficulties between Realtors® and their clients result from misunderstanding or lack of adequate communication. If you have not done so already, express your concerns to the Realtor® or contact the principal broker or office manager.

Step 3: If you can’t work it out, file a complaint

When negotiations break down, if you have determined that you would like to file an ethics complaint, please read How to File an Ethics Complaint page for specific steps and more about the process.