GET INVOLVED | Grievance Committee

Supporting fairness, accountability, and professionalism in real estate

Upholding the Standards Behind the REALTOR® Name

The Grievance Committee plays an essential role in preserving professional standards across GLAR by serving as the preliminary review body for ethics complaints and arbitration requests. The committee reviews submissions to evaluate whether allegations warrant a formal hearing, helping ensure that professional standards enforcement remains fair, thorough, and consistent with established REALTOR® policies.

Our Work

Ensuring Fair and Thorough Preliminary Review

The Grievance Committee evaluates complaints filed with the association to determine if formal proceedings before the Professional Standards Committee are appropriate.

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Evaluate submitted ethics complaints to determine whether the alleged conduct, if proven true, would constitute a violation of the Code of Ethics.

Examine arbitrable requests to confirm whether the dispute falls within GLAR’s jurisdiction and meets the necessary criteria for arbitration.

Ensure that all parties receive fair consideration and that complaints follow proper procedures established by C.A.R. and NAR.

Maintain high standards of practice and professional conduct across the Greater Los Angeles REALTOR® community.

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Serve Your Association and Profession

Members serving on the Grievance Committee receive specialized training in ethics enforcement and professional standards procedure, serving a key function in upholding accountability across GLAR.

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