The REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (RAGC) strives to promote professionalism among its members. When a member does not abide by the Code of Ethics, it affects the entire REALTOR® organization. RAGC is part of a statewide Professional Standards program administered by the Ohio REALTORS®. Services include an Ombudsman Program, Code of Ethics Enforcement, and Mediation or Arbitration of Commission Disputes.
To learn more about these professional services, use the following links:
Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS®
The Code of Ethics was adopted by the National Association of REALTORS® in 1913 and has been amended throughout the years to accommodate the ever-changing real estate industry.
Code of Ethics Enforcement Processes
The REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati has various options for Code of Ethics enforcement and addressing complaints that may or may not be possible infractions of the Code.
Our Code of Ethics Enforcement Processes page details the options for addressing a complaint, including Ombudsman, Citation, Mediation or Hearing.
Filing an Ethics Complaint and the Ethics Hearing Process
If you are experiencing a problem with a REALTOR® that you feel falls under the scope of the Code of Ethics, visit our Filing an Ethics Complaint page, which provides details regarding the time limit to file, the 3-Step procedure to file to a complaint as well as the ethics hearing process and potential discipline outcomes.
Legal Complaint
If you are experiencing a problem with a REALTOR® that is legal in nature or if it pertains to the interpretation of a contract, it is suggested you contact an attorney.