Although the majority of real estate transactions close without incident, there is a possibility that a commission dispute could occur. When that happens, it can be successfully resolved by the parties through normal communication and negotiation. In the past, when negotiations failed, parties took their case to court. Today, they are taking their disputes to mediation and in most cases can save thousands of dollars in court costs and lawyer fees. Most real estate dispute cases can be successfully mediated if all parties are willing to make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute.

The South Bay Association of REALTORS® has a team of mediators who are highly trained and experienced. All of them are licensed real estate professionals. Mediation services are provided in an effort to help resolve disputes without the burden of extensive legal fees.