Citations
A citation, which carries a small fine, can be issued for the following violations:
Using street name field for advertising
Listing multiple floor plans on same lot
Missing required field information
Incorrect credit for a sale
Late listing
Late status change
Late price change, extension, or change in terms
Contact info in directions, public remarks, photo(s) or virtual tours
Mobile or manufactured home not identified as such.
Release of confidential or private information
Failure to disclose proper listing type
Failure to post commission as a dollar amount or a per cent
Failure to disclose broker/licensee as owner
Failure to notify of a change in member status
Major penalties
A major penalty carries a large fine and can result from one of these violations:
Deliberate removal of address information from expired listings
Failure to put a listing in withdrawn status if not available for showing
False depiction of a property via photo or virtual tour
Failure to disclose Variable/Dual Rate commission
Failure to disclose other variations on commission
Failure to correct a violation after being notified
Falsely submitting a listing
Failure or refusal to submit a listing
Falsely extending a listing
Failure to comply with IDX rules
Failure to comply with VOW rules
Failure to notify of sellers intent to not compensate coop broker
Failure to respond to a request for information from NEFMLS
Unauthorized access