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Why it matters: Enforcement outcomes signal how the commission applies licensing statutes and rules to alleged misconduct, impacting licensees’ records and public consumer protection.

On the record commissioners voted on a number of cases. Highlights from the enforcement docket include:

- Case number 1: Commissioners voted to assess a $500 civil penalty for a respondent found to have failed to exercise reasonable skill and care. The motion passed.

- Case number 5: The commission voted to dismiss the matter after discussion and an appearance by counsel; the motion to dismiss carried unanimously.

- Case number 12: After discussion of the facts, commissioners voted to dismiss the complaint.

- Case number 20: The commission accepted counsel’s recommendation (the record reflects an administrative complaint will open against former employees and a civil penalty assessment consistent with staff recommendation). Commissioners moved to accept counsel’s recommendation.

- Multiple other matters (cases 26, 29, 30, 31, 42, 44, 45, 53, 55, 63 and others as listed on the agenda) were acted on by motions on the record: dispositions included letters of instruction or warning for advertising issues, civil penalties for unlicensed activity, and dismissals where counsel recommended no further action.

Commissioners repeatedly emphasized the public-protection role of the agency and discussed the factual basis for each disposition prior to voting. Several motions were unanimous; one motion related to a license-downgrade matter on the licensing side passed 6–1 (see separate item on a license waiver). Staff will implement orders and maintain records of warnings and penalties as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TREC Board Meeting 4/9/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Chattanooga meeting the commission acted on enforcement cases: it adopted counsel recommendations ranging from civil penalties to dismissals and letters of instruction, with several votes recorded on the docket.","taxTitle","Commerce & Insurance, Deparments in Office of the Governor, Organizations, Executive, Tennessee","taxId",17379,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6605750,"TREC receives legislative update on bills affecting licensure and board composition",472,2651000,3123000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b&start=2651&end=3123","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b/thumbnail_2651000.jpg","/articles/6605750/Tennessee/TREC-receives-legislative-update-on-bills-affecting-licensure-and-board-composition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605750-a9689515b0553e2042cde6b82d9c223a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159464&Signature=L5WzS8Y5akFlazzKjOph0BX1J3qlU5F~UDVSNT9NRbcIeOyhbJKQZb1KDkSC65VYdg5lz29I2oj4dWHzGppRsR20IZmk4CvFjhNwgjYeFECn0n6Q13S4MMhAGluTw9YmcxdxoiLOA5bF4ceMwMqw5l7DZ8FxkORFqUN2EDwPnIAxSQNpGaKBKSMnaVTYDmCl6XLW85IPsSLszZNRDw~OuaasW41YSX079wHmFVPpmgp6HqgUBYLWiHfQqEV56zChL9BWrazakCpypzu8nQ31VrQ-W~2M6E3FEvHZ4~1DWfYRrjHJg8PXFAgBf6mknhNRZ3FRQMvED~eXwP7HMTCEMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tennessee Real Estate Commission staff provided a legislative update on several bills affecting regulatory boards and licensure, describing the bills’ current status and likely next steps.

Why it matters: Pending state legislation can change statutory requirements for board composition, renewal timelines and other licensing processes that the commission administers. Commissioners said they would follow amendments as the General Assembly acts and expect rulemaking to follow enactment of any statutes.

Staff summarized five measures they had tracked. One bill (SB0886) would remove language that encouraged appointing authorities to appoint individuals of racial minorities to regulatory boards; staff reported it passed the legislature on April 7, 2025, and was enrolled for the governor’s signature. Another measure described as the “Less Is More” act would modify requirements for in-person grand-division meetings, limit late-penalty assessments for license renewals and change expiration/renewal timelines; staff said the bill’s provisions were still moving and had seen amendments. A third measure (SB0226/HB0470), described as a professionals’ freedom-of-religion bill with provisions on adverse board action and membership in real-estate organizations and MLS access, was taken off notice and was not moving forward as of staff’s update.

Staff said additional rulemaking packages might follow any enacted legislation and promised further updates at the commission’s June meeting.

Commissioners thanked staff and asked that the commission be kept informed as bills advance and as rule changes become necessary.","Staff briefed commissioners on several bills moving through the General Assembly, including changes to board appointment language, renewal and expiration timing, and a bill on professional religious-liberty protections that was taken off notice.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6605755,"TREC approves instructors and continuing-education courses; publishes exam pass-rate snapshot",195,2177000,2372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b&start=2177&end=2372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b/thumbnail_2177000.jpg","/articles/6605755/Tennessee/TREC-approves-instructors-and-continuing-education-courses-publishes-exam-pass-rate-snapshot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605755-813f73a837e141e8841eefc42bfaa941/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159464&Signature=ANPziT1eo6g99x1jm4gRrGAUCkaBGOJCsH9vVVJSOY7-l2b3KLDiKLaC9lFJKjDQFyc4-bPQQQeArfscU1-Axf0FSHnyAnoc-vecgovvN3CpomZEOUcVGJmJeBhc23A57VbA2~6K14gtgal2zp2bI7QnbdECENy1Iye2pWi99hiQzFmVrFTsKnTV1jlGCmNwn9YcYMMOKs0mY0wo6IUl5TU9kHVrwr0ZXoRG1hkT~JN4an~r1VNxb9PIPigQx7LV5GofpXkRfKlbqXpgsHYRG5SRGPQwo5DRBbZeHTLY5pFRCS1pU7EEtHrP9rH--MiokAyscwdbJg5zyJA~zVmZxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee Real Estate Commission accepted the education staff report, unanimously approving a slate of instructor applications and continuing-education courses and receiving a snapshot of recent exam pass/fail rates.

Why it matters: Approval of instructors and courses determines what continuing-education credits licensees can use to maintain active status and affects statewide education options for licensees.

Education staff presented an education report covering: a list of 47 candidates for certified-track instructors who met qualifications under “TREC rule 12 sixty-five-four,” a set of 61 provider course applications that staff recommended for continuing-education credit under TREC rule 12-65-103, and an exam snapshot showing pass/fail rates for February and March with breakdowns by exam type.

Commissioners moved to approve the instructor candidates and the course list. Both motions carried unanimously. Staff also noted the education office updated the instructor training manual and that more detailed pass-rate breakdowns for licensing providers were available in the written report.

Commissioners had no additional questions and the education report was closed.","The commission approved 47 instructor applicants, 61 continuing-education courses and reviewed recent pass/fail exam rates for February and March, voting unanimously on course and instructor approvals.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6605762,"TREC denies broker continuing-education waiver, downgrades license and imposes late fees",568,1541000,2109000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b&start=1541&end=2109","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b/thumbnail_1541000.jpg","/articles/6605762/Tennessee/TREC-denies-broker-continuing-education-waiver-downgrades-license-and-imposes-late-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605762-895b955be276f43babcebd8393a2b7c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159464&Signature=gufmA2D59tHib4e3SN~XG7C0uV4Y-N4i5Ki8M05X15d99uGB4tpJtF01t4muOCLEE4Ev8qcrFpFPVIIFAvbNizeATifWl30vW~v4uINvKxcT1mw09Zwy3gSVcWSPNheO8kjhqs8Z69969VafZiRVIFfvyAah8saqje-O9tG4pGpzgYwwwCjh82XrS8LsxM9qsnx5vLPMjz3J0LWyYlBKtMa65oFLwM~BhH0iEZ2QJ~7P5kES7wyVqjeltqCJJLPDeUDLNNHIyeDgNvyrpg7HB7fqBCzQUOseHHQ-FrNBpOi2tTTZwb9v3-nSfigoeWZKoP~KoOmIobOYdpt3ShItNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee Real Estate Commission denied a request from licensee Jane Craddock to reinstate her broker license without penalty or an extended allowance to complete required continuing education. Instead, commissioners voted to downgrade the expired broker license to an affiliate broker license and to require payment of late fees and a renewal fee.

Why it matters: Licensees who fail to complete required continuing education and timely renew can face downgrades, late fees and different education obligations; the commission’s decision sets the administrative remedy for this case.

Staff told commissioners that Craddock upgraded to broker status in 2020 and then let her license lapse; she had completed only 26 hours of continuing education since 2020 and her license expired Oct. 19, 2024. Staff said Craddock submitted a physician’s note indicating surgery on Nov. 8, 2022, and framed the petition as a medical waiver to allow more time to finish the required 120 hours of education.

Staff explained the fee structure on the record: the standard renewal fee is $75; late fees are assessed per 30-day period and, because Craddock’s renewal was 151 days past due, the late fee calculation had reached $400 at the time of the hearing. Commissioners discussed options including permitting an extension, downgrading her license to affiliate broker status, or requiring retest-and-reapply if she wished to regain broker status later.

After discussion, a motion carried to deny the waiver and to downgrade the license to affiliate broker status with the licensee to pay $400 in late fees plus the $75 renewal fee. The motion passed by a recorded vote of 6–1.

Commissioners clarified that, if Craddock later elects to retest and reapply for broker status, the standard educational clock would restart and she would need to complete the full broker education requirements under that pathway.

The commission will instruct licensing staff to update Craddock’s status and to invoice the identified fees.","The commission denied Jane Craddock’s medical waiver request to reinstate her broker license without penalty and voted to downgrade the expired broker license to an affiliate broker, require late fees and a renewal fee.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6605767,"Tennessee Real Estate Commission approves multiple timeshare salesperson applicants",217,676000,893000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b&start=676&end=893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985011-2e861410ae2d70bcfcbf4922ccef863b/thumbnail_676000.jpg","/articles/6605767/Tennessee/Tennessee-Real-Estate-Commission-approves-multiple-timeshare-salesperson-applicants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605767-364b9b374b43111aad3330a617fb5635/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159464&Signature=jsdHj3Px~tWMNeJ0IPuI~BCjQk6xhyTOt8eeL3Yqd1luZQA58fF34iqiL6O4MQ0PKlVcIW~1C4U2CE~Ar0pVL7NzPNJimkRe6Fn3sEv~UmdB3zeelHSNbrHBYple1BTllQlf0vOaFmPN440M9TwK4pFKNxXTJJ3AIyRyDhglUJJJTbN0iZWxj0UkhHfAAa-Ae--uK-PZYBM4RXuIKAA5cKIl0MGF9TK3m6XeomEFUZndZ0HZhd-a6JjVwsfA~fyYB4rtzm5VmjIj~S5ulyZbN5cQWCQPQNftt0CRVt3mRe8YelplyTdKC0fnYXgvqIML0ab3P5FSIBqzwGIw5VUbkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee Real Estate Commission on the record approved several applicants for timeshare salesperson licenses during its meeting in Chattanooga, accepting character statements and broker recommendations before voting.

The applicants included Brandon Mullenslow, who told the commission he lives in Kodak, Tennessee, described his past mistakes and asked for a second chance; Josh (given name pronounced with a J) Kun, who said he has five and a half years in recovery and recently moved to Tennessee; Casey Williams, who described 19 months of sobriety and work and recovery supports; and Jules Charisma, who described completing a felony DUI program. Principal brokers and supervising brokers spoke in support of multiple applicants.

Why it matters: Timeshare salesperson licenses enable the holders to work in a regulated segment of the real-estate market and require commission approval when applicants disclose felony convictions. Commissioners said they considered applicants’ statements, supporting letters and principal brokers’ testimony before voting.

Brandon Mullenslow told the commission he is a father and “a very hardworking man” seeking an acquisition license in the timeshare industry. Sue Acy, broker at Wyndham Smoky Mountains, said Mullenslow had worked for the company roughly seven-and-a-half months, had been promoted and had performed well; she recommended granting the license. A motion to approve Mullenslow’s application was made and seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

Josh Kun told the commission he moved to Tennessee three months earlier, had passed the timeshare salesperson exam and had worked while awaiting the hearing. A principal broker described internal background checks and a two-week training class the applicant completed. Commissioners moved and seconded approval; the motion carried unanimously.

Casey Williams described charges from 2016 and said she has “19 months clean” and is active in recovery with sponsors and workplace accountability. Her principal broker, Jeff Howden of Bluff City Realty, told the commission he met Williams through mutual recovery contacts and supported her application. Commissioners moved to approve and the motion carried unanimously.

Jules Charisma appeared with principal broker Vincent Storms after initial technical difficulties. Charisma told the commission the DUI matter dated to about five years earlier and said he completed a felony DUI program; Storms said the applicant had been a good employee through a prior transfer from Nevada. Commissioners moved to approve and the motion carried unanimously.

Following each approval, commissioners congratulated the applicants and wished them luck. Several applicants stayed on the line briefly after the votes.

The meeting record shows the motions were made, seconded and adopted without recorded dissents for each of these applications.","The Tennessee Real Estate Commission unanimously approved several applicants for timeshare salesperson licenses during its Chattanooga meeting after applicants and their principal brokers described rehabilitation, work history and training.","actionData","errors"]

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