

1,112,527
Depends on many things:
How severe is the violation?
Is this a pattern of behavior on the part of the agent or a simple mistake?
Do I know the agent and would I expect them to be receptive or defensive?
Our MLS does not out the whistleblower which is a change in recent years that I like.
Our DRE requires a formal complaint naming the complainant. That discourages a lot of complaints who don't want to go to the mattresses with another agent and deal with possible retaliation.
A number of our consent orders involve unlicensed activity and PM violations. In your example I might bring it to broker's attention if I felt the broker was going to be helpful.
Otherwise drop a dime to the DRE.
Some people I might let Karma take care of them LOL
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Austin, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Clay R. Seay
Saint Augustine, FL
3,223,182
I'm the president of the MLS so if it's a MLS violation I contact the individual first and then if it's not corrected in a few days I contact the broker.
Outside of my MLS I mostly ignore it because I just don't have time to be the police for the GREC and I happen to know they are about 3 years behind on investigations and that with the pittiful salary they pay that's not likely to change anytime soon.
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David M. Dwares
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Don Baker
Eatonton, GA
2,130,480
Depends on the violation and the violator.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,281,534
I call the individual and tell them to check something. I have made mistakes in the past that others call me on.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,344,612
I have agree with the comment from Candice A. Donofrio
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,277,202
That would depend on what the violation is.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,871,457
As I travel, I see quite a bit...I am mindful/careful not to get into something that may change me or take away from me. If I have something to say, I say it. Something to do, I do it. Other than that, I follow the example of a gentle breeze. It comes & it goes until the next one. Let it pass & it does just that
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Richard Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,558,802
I have on blatant violations Peter Mohylsky, Beach Broker but it's only been a couple. In regards to PM North Dakota has no restrictions on who can be a property manager.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
425,556
I generally tell my broker (also wife) and let her handle it. In my office it's handled with a quickness, outside of my office it's handled and outside the MLS it's sometimes just a head shake because investigations are lagging years behind in our state.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
907,287
I turn in where the sales are reported as sold in 2 or 3 categories to the MLS. If there are typos, corrections to directions, or other issues, I call the agent. If they don't fix it, I call the MLS.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Gwen Fowler SC Lakes &...
Walhalla, SC
1,476,681
If someone was acting as an agent and was not licensed, I think that would be to much to ignore.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
3,687,602
Per your example AZ goes after what they consider -not property managers. It's matter of time before they get found out. Would I report them? Probably not as honestly I never really ran into this as it was outside my scope of business.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
5,554,814
It so depends. While living in Florida there was a nun who assisted parishioners buy and sell real estate. Some reported her to the state who denied to pursue it. She actually did a great job and life went on. And no NAR, state or local dues.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
681,866
Generally I try to keep my eyes on my own paper, MLS violations are monitored at the Board level and fixed or fined. Have not had a license violation that affected me but seeing the violations in the quarterly ODRE newsletter is an interesting read.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
6,763,393
It really depends on the situation.
Here we are allowed to have unlicensed property managers, they are however limited in what they can do without a license.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
2,717,363
Practicing real estate without a license in Florida is a 3rd degree felony.
The question for Peter's "property manager"... is this person operating as a broker or sales associate? If "yes", and they have no license, he or she might find themself up the proverbial creek.
Here is the Florida Statute:
Now, do I file a formal complaint with DBPR/FREC? Only if I, or a client, or customer, or friend is being adversely affected by this "Property Manager".
If they are operating outside the Law, it's only a matter of time before DBPR finds out; they will ask the FDLE to investigate.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
944,471
It depends on the violation and my mood. I typically won't report someone unless it's harmful. I might reach out to the agent if I see an error. Sometimes I just let it slide because I'm not in the mood to deal with it. So, all of the above I guess.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,446,856
I do not kiss and tell.
Seriously, it depends on the violation. If it has to do with my listing - you bet it gets reported.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,545,944
I've stopped, unless it's egregious and even then...
In your example of unlicensed PM, we have the same laws. I have turned in MANY people doing Air B&B Arbitrage, even some out of state companies, and the DRE has sent me back many a "thank you but essentially we don't care" letter.
I have zero faith in the DRE to find licensing violations. I gave them someone using an unlicensed assistant to prospect who crossed heavily into licensed activities AND targetted an active listing. The DRE said "we can't find anything." RAY CHARLES AND STEVIE WONDER could have found a violation with the package I gave the DRE.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
537,054
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Broker
I used to contact the agent first, if not corrected within three days, I would report to MLS. Most of the time, the correction was not made in any circumstances. Very discouraging, so no longer I make the call. No my monkeys or my circus anymore.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
936,418
Case by Case. If's it's same agent with constant violations, I'd report it.
796,339
I will usually call the agent to give them a heads up. It helps our MLS and also creates a new bond in many cases.
4,524
In cases like this, where there may be a violation of state regulations, I believe it’s important to act responsibly.
Here’s what I would typically do:
1. Verify the Issue: First, I’d double-check the relevant state laws to confirm whether there’s a clear violation of the licensing requirements. It’s always best to have all the facts before proceeding.
2. Contact the Individual: If the individual is someone I know or work with, I would approach them directly and inform them of the licensing requirements. Sometimes people are unaware of certain legalities, and addressing it respectfully could resolve the issue without escalating it.
3. Report if Necessary: If I determine that the individual is knowingly violating the regulations, I would feel obligated to report it to the appropriate authority, especially if this could impact the credibility of our profession. State regulatory bodies enforce these laws to protect property owners and maintain industry standards.