Have a dispute? Mediate before you arbitrate.
All too often, disputes that could be settled via mediation become expensive legal matters.
If you're in such a situation, you're in luck: North San Diego County REALTORS® requires its members to request mediation before entering arbitration. While the Association requires mediation, please be advised of the following. If you are an North San Diego County REALTORS® Member and the complainant in the dispute, you must also file an arbitration complaint with the Association to preserve your right to arbitration.
North San Diego County REALTORS® special mediation program operates to help its members settle disputes as quickly as possible.
North San Diego County REALTORS® mediators are professional, highly trained, and experienced. Every mediator is a licensed real estate professional that understands all aspects of real estate disputes.
Most cases can be successfully mediated if all parties are willing to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute.
All local associations must adhere to the policies and procedures set forth in the California Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual provided by the California Association of REALTORS®. The Manual is drafted to be in compliance with the National Association of REALTORS® and California state law.
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Mediation Fees
The North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® (collectively referred to as the “Association”) charges a non-refundable administrative fee of $250.00 per party to be remitted upon execution of the Mediation and Confidentiality Agreement. The initial administration fee of $250.00 is due and payable upon the signing of this agreement. The remaining balance of the mediation fees will be due upon confirmation of the scheduled Mediation. The administrative fee covers the time spent on case administration, the initial intake call, toll calls, postage, photocopying, and file administration.
Claimant: In addition to the non-refundable administrative fee, a $250.00 mediation service fee will be assessed.
All mediation service fees are due no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled mediation conference.
If payment is not received, the Association will assume that the party no longer wishes to utilize the Association’s mediation services. The mediation conference will be canceled, and the case will be closed.
Respondent: As a member benefit, no additional mediation service fees will be assessed, except for the initial non-refundable administrative fee of $250.00, which is due upon execution of the Mediation and Confidentiality Agreement.
All fees are due no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled mediation conference.
If payment is not received, the mediation conference will proceed as scheduled. Please note pursuant to Article IX, Section 4 of the Bylaws, non-payment of financial obligations to the Association may subject the member to suspension.
Rescheduling Fees: Should any party request to have the mediation conference rescheduled, the following fees will apply:
- 1st Reschedule: No Charge
- 2nd Reschedule: $175.00
- 3rd Reschedule: $300.00
Cancellation Fees: If the case settles during administration or is withdrawn after the Agreement to Mediate has been signed, The Association will retain the non-refundable $250 administrative fee.
The Association reserves the right to reject mediations depending on the complexity of issues.
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