How to File an Arbitration Request
In the event of commission disputes between REALTORS® associated with different firms, REALTORS® shall submit the dispute to arbitration rather than litigate the matter pursuant to Article 17 of the REALTORS® Code of Ethics.
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Complete
form #A-1 (Request and Agreement to Arbitrate).
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Attach a written summary of the situation and any documentation (such as listing agreements, purchase agreements, buyer contracts or MLS datasheets) which support your request.
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Requests must be filed within 180 days of the transaction or when the facts constituting the matter complained of could have been known in the exercise of reasonable diligence.
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Include 1 copy of the request and the attachments.
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Include a check payable to MNAR for $250 (Each party is required to submit a $250 deposit. The prevailing parties' deposit will be returned and the non-prevailing parties' deposit will be retained by MNAR to offset the administrative costs related to the proceeding).