What are the options for resolving commission disputes?

• A. Arbitration only.
• B. Mediation only.
• C. Resolved between the parties, or civil court action.
• D. FREC intervention.

Answer: (C)

Commission disputes are private contract disagreements between licensees or between a licensee and a client. The typical way to handle them is either by the parties negotiating and reaching a settlement themselves, or by taking the dispute to civil court if they can’t agree. The Florida Real Estate Commission does not routinely intervene in private commission disputes, since its role is licensing and discipline, not adjudicating contract terms between licensees. Mediation or arbitration can be used if both sides agree or if a contract requires it, but they are not the mandatory or exclusive paths. Therefore, the option that best reflects the standard, legally appropriate avenues is that the dispute can be resolved between the parties or pursued through civil court action.