REALTORS® agree as a condition of membership to arbitrate contractual disputes and specific non-contractual disputes as provided for in Article 17 of the NAR Code of Ethics.
Below are several resources to help you understand what filing and processing an arbitration request entails, and the general process you can expect when filing an arbitration request with a local association of REALTORS®. Check with the local association of REALTORS® to ensure you have the proper forms required by that association.
- Duty to Arbitrate
From Part Ten, Section 43 of The Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual. - Arbitratable Issues
From Appendix I to Part Ten of The Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual. - Key Arbitration Forms
View or download forms for filing an arbitration request. - Factors Considered in Arbitration
From Appendix II to Part Ten of The Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual. - No Findings of Fact in Arbitration Awards
From Appendix IV to Part Ten of The Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual. - Mediation as a Service of Member Boards
From Appendix VI to Part Ten of The Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual. For more information go to the Mediation page.