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Ombudsman Program
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This program is designed to have an experienced broker contact both parties and attempt to settle the matter in a timely
way without filing a formal complaint. If no agreement is reached the complainant may then file a formal ethics complaint.
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Role of the Ombudsmen
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If you are in a dispute with a member, but do not want to file an official complaint, you may call our office to determine
if your issue may be resolved through the use of our Ombudsman Program. This program is designed to have an experienced broker
contact both parties and attempt to settle the matter in a timely way. If no agreement is reached, the complainant may then file a formal ethics complaint.
The Ombudsman's role is primarily one of communication and conciliation, not adjudication, Ombudsmen do not determine whether
ethics violations have occurred, rather they anticipate, identify, and resolve misunderstandings and disagreements before matters
ripen into disputes and possible charges of unethical conduct.
The Ombudsman Program is comprised of volunteer brokers who will help settle disputes between REALTORS® or the public.
Our Ombudsman will actually call the member with whom you are having a dispute and attempt resolve the misunderstanding or matter
without any formal paperwork required by the complainant. Sometimes the issue can be resolved in a matter of hours. This program is
beneficial if time is of the utmost importance and neither party wants to file a formal, written complaint.
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Procedure
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If you have a matter that you think can be solved quickly with a phone call and you don't want to file a formal complaint?
Simply complete PDF form below “Request for Ombudsman” and return via e-mail to
loris@pwr.net or fax to (714) 245-5599.
You will then be contacted by PWR Staff or the Ombudsman.
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Questions? Call the PWR Professional Standards Department 714.245.5500
Review the forms below to file your Ombudsman Request.
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