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 NSDCR 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 and their clients 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. Mediation should be considered by all litigants and attorneys who have an interest in prompt, cost-efficient settlement.
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.
Visit the California Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards webpage (login needed).
Member Mediation Fees
If a North San Diego County REALTORS® member has been named as a Respondent, as a member benefit, the response filing fee shall be $250, and no additional fees will be assessed for mediation services provided to the Respondent EXCEPT if the REALTOR® member acted as a principal in the transaction.
If a North San Diego County REALTORS® member is filing a claim and is involved as an agent in the subject dispute, as a member benefit, the filing fee shall be $500 for the Claimant, and no additional fees will be assessed for mediation services provided to the Claimant.
Interactive Member Request to Mediate Packet |
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Download our Member Request to Mediate Packet
(1.85 MB)
Non-Member Mediation Fees
Mediation for Non-North San Diego County REALTORS® or North San Diego County REALTORS® members involved as the principal in the transaction will be charged according to the following schedule:
Administrative Filing Fee – $250
Under $10,000 in dispute – $400 per party
$10,000 – $30,000 in dispute – $425 per party
$30,000 – $50,000 in dispute – $600 per party
$50,000 – $100,000 in dispute – $800 per party
Over $100,000 – subject to assessment by Mediation personnel.
The above fees are split between the Association and Mediators.
Any Mediation over four (4) hours is charged at $100.00 per hour, per party, with 100% of the hourly fee to the Mediators.
Please note: North San Diego County REALTORS® reserves the right to adjust fees or reject mediations depending on the complexity of issues.
Interactive Request to Mediate Packet |
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Download our Request to Mediate Packet
(1.92 MB)