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Medical-waiver and civil-penalty relief. The commission granted a medical waiver request for a retired licensee, Miss Tipton McGee (per agenda identifier O4B), who sought relief from a civil penalty tied to an expired retired license. Staff explained the retired license had expired March 22, 2024, and the statutory civil penalty formula capped the amount at $1,100. Commissioners voted to waive the $1,100 civil penalty on the condition that the applicant complete the required continuing education (between 16 and 32 hours depending on prior CE) and pay the standard reinstatement and transfer fees (the $75 reinstatement fee and any active‑status conversion fee and required E&O insurance). The motion to waive the $1,100 penalty while requiring education and reinstatement fees carried unanimously.

Broker reinstatement and TRACE requirement. The commission also considered a request from Raymond (Mister) Arseneau (identified in transcripts as Arceneaux/Arseneau) asking for fee relief, an extension to complete 120 hours of post‑licensure continuing education, and an automatic upgrade to a broker license. Commissioners discussed whether to require retesting or to reinstate directly as a broker given the applicant’s prior education and experience. After discussion the commission approved a motion to issue a broker credential contingent upon the applicant completing the 30‑hour TRACE course first; the motion also waived the outstanding civil penalty and related fees. The TRACE course was made creditable toward the post‑licensing requirement as discussed, and the commission granted an extension so the applicant could complete the remaining CE required for broker status within the stated period. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners cited the applicant’s recent work history in real‑estate‑adjacent corporate roles and asked staff to ensure the reinstatement paperwork and education tracking were completed promptly. Both items were handled as administrative motions; the commission did not impose additional disciplinary conditions beyond CE/course completion and standard reinstatement requirements.

Votes were recorded by voice and roll-call procedure where required by remote participation rules; both matters passed without objection.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tennessee Real Estate Commission Board Meeting 8/6/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission waived a $1,100 civil penalty for a retired licensee seeking reinstatement and granted a request from a former broker to re-enter as a broker on condition he complete the TRACE 30‑hour course and meet CE requirements; both actions were unanimous.","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},6696710,"Tennessee Real Estate Commission approves five applicants with past convictions or disciplinary actions",501,182000,683000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5547609-0cde92f3e761cc90e64ab410165964d6&start=182&end=683","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5547609-0cde92f3e761cc90e64ab410165964d6/thumbnail_182000.jpg","/articles/6696710/Tennessee/Tennessee-Real-Estate-Commission-approves-five-applicants-with-past-convictions-or-disciplinary-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6696710-0c7d313d5680763de3802e844e4e328b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187359&Signature=WptzBPqRubqWxgUJMnhRLQge5UW~dYXr6v0xj7GL8qTkg5qelqoN~4hgC~PiF1cBKJUTyOOlXVJHzZ1pb5dLps70NQxJXU1VF9CTcztvjGvQxIcpGCSoHgzJRV8foZkVrIduH3vCcFwTKBt-XsJb~1CszjzNVT5Eq5w6aXY~XB8M8~11Jz52Mk1XVsoQ-zctWl1OVybToZ0p8KYrcoX4WxxcWgZKTxZqLNKCOj2OvJxitC2DdiCWOBcF1rs8jdVzGPZSlI4zTLPgZxcx4mPj-cCCkWqyXUvo6CZZCQcYL84oo7e311R1Tet4Y7khZdCFG7IHk3XujLVJhcPd0VgDwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee Real Estate Commission unanimously approved five affiliate broker applicants at its August 2025 meeting after informal appearance hearings in which each candidate described past charges or professional discipline and principal brokers spoke in support.

The commission approved: Alyssa Nevitt, who disclosed a past theft and shoplifting charge and told the commission she has not been in trouble for nearly seven years; Guy Hardaway, who disclosed a felony possession conviction and described educational and rehabilitation coursework completed during incarceration; Kayla (Fontenot) Fontenot, who disclosed a past theft charge and said she has been in recovery since 2018; Malaika Roberts, whose nursing license had been suspended after a March 2022 positive drug screen and who said she completed an intensive outpatient program and is pursuing a career change to real estate; and Tabitha Cox, who disclosed larceny charges and said she previously held real estate licenses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Each candidate had a principal broker speak in support. Susan Green, a Gallatin office manager, recommended Nevitt and described her experience training and attending office events; Kenya Blemons spoke on behalf of Guy Hardaway and described the mentorship and training the brokerage would provide; Roger Sargent and members of his leadership team endorsed Fontenot and said they believed she had reassessed her life; Lynn Byrd said Roberts had attended office training and that his office would mentor her; and Will (or Rule) Kupp (principal broker) said Cox had interviewed with his faith‑based brokerage and that it had accountability supports in place.

Commissioners asked each applicant questions about current treatment or recovery programs, prior professional licenses, and the applicants’ roles in principal brokers’ offices. After each informal appearance, a motion to approve the application was made and seconded; the commission voted unanimously in favor of each candidate’s application.

The approvals allow each candidate to proceed with licensure paperwork and affiliate placement under the stated principal brokers. The commission’s informal-appearance process is intended to give applicants with disqualifying or potentially disqualifying histories the opportunity to explain circumstances and present supporting documentation before a licensing determination.

The commission did not take additional disciplinary actions in these items. Each approval was recorded by motion and unanimous voice vote.","At its August meeting the Tennessee Real Estate Commission unanimously approved five affiliate broker applications from candidates who disclosed prior criminal charges or a past professional discipline, after hearing personal statements and principal-broker endorsements.",{"_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},6696694,"TREC roundup: disciplinary cases, fines, audits and one suspension approved in August meeting",2595,9429000,12024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5547609-0cde92f3e761cc90e64ab410165964d6&start=9429&end=12024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5547609-0cde92f3e761cc90e64ab410165964d6/thumbnail_9429000.jpg","/articles/6696694/Tennessee/TREC-roundup-disciplinary-cases-fines-audits-and-one-suspension-approved-in-August-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6696694-0eff45bae427ad5cfaefdb0161730f43/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187359&Signature=APh5FbHr-YTrleISZVPb0ZosXk7mepTV6Pq7XlJ6SY12WS68RUVhXqtCvbbbT~GmI6kX7LgqSevn~pejbb9~YBN9PXvE9kHZpdImje3KkBy5dLEiN2Qsug2E3o-2lxmKv~-bB3gfRad9Ia4VvAqn4Km6GbxX-FtdPt5ee3pAhyxXjz3JBcK~JicGL-d4cL-oP1VCTivsknCMNWYtdlUS-zgf~q8UITV6o9~PUQd-HWmIcYVWRcS3QOyXKVoF5NeqaKzcQpbkwfkRI3aV-SjgKFZ8VAZZ3kc~nhWIlGzHfQmAWWnaZm93e2TiJCrMzwJ1qWjyRqNbBSUwxnYW~-zMvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee Real Estate Commission took action on multiple enforcement items at its August 2025 meeting. Commissioners reviewed staff narratives, discussed evidence and accepted or modified counsel recommendations. Major outcomes included letters of instruction or warning, civil penalties, audit referrals, an administrative suspension and a number of dismissals or closed‑file determinations.

Highlights and case outcomes (by case number as presented to the commission):

- Case 2: Staff recommended dismissal with a letter of instruction. The commission approved dismissal and instructed counsel to notify Forewarn (a third‑party app named in the complaint) about possible misuse of its terms of service. Motion carried unanimously.

- Case 6: Commission accepted counsel’s recommendation (dismissal) after reviewing the respondent’s marketing materials; motion approved unanimously.

- Cases 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (related): These matters involved multiple complaints against the same principal‑broker respondent (and the related firm). Commissioners concluded there was a pattern of failure to respond to audit/complaint notices and unresolved escrow/earnest‑money disputes. The commission assessed civil penalties of $1,000 per charged failure‑to‑respond incident (total $4,000 against the broker for cases 7–10, plus $1,000 against the firm for case 11), placed the matter on the audit schedule (desktop audit to be requested immediately, with investigators to follow if records are not provided), and ordered a one‑year suspension to be included in the consent‑order terms. Commissioners recorded a unanimous vote on the motions.

- Case 27: The commission issued a letter of instruction to the respondent recommending use of standard realtor transactional forms (mutual release) to avoid future disputes; motion passed unanimously.

- Case 29: Counsel had recommended civil and administrative action for unlicensed activity. Commissioners added a failure‑to‑respond civil penalty and directed staff to open an administrative complaint against the respondent’s principal broker for alleged supervisory failures; motion carried unanimously.

- Case 32: Staff recommended closure with a case flag to permit reopening if new information emerges. The commission accepted the recommendation and closed the matter but kept it flagged for potential reactivation; motion passed unanimously.

- Case 37: Commissioners considered a motion to close and open an administrative complaint against a former principal broker; that motion failed. A subsequent motion to dismiss the matter carried unanimously.

- Case 42: The commission assessed a $1,000 civil penalty for failure to comply with an audit (motion carried unanimously).

- Cases 67 and 68: Two related marketing/mail‑out complaints were considered. Commissioners dismissed case 67 (no action) and assessed a $250 civil penalty in case 68 for a minimally documented mailing that did not include required license information; commission also directed staff to open a supervisory complaint against the principal broker where appropriate. Motions passed unanimously.

- Case 73: Commission accepted counsel’s recommendation (including a civil penalty for unlicensed activity) and added an education requirement: the respondent must complete a core course within 180 days; the commission specified the core course not be used as continuing‑education credit for the current two‑year cycle. Motion carried unanimously.

- Case 93: The commission issued a letter of warning to the respondent to exercise reasonable skill and care and to provide clients with explicit, clear information; motion carried unanimously.

- Case 97 and 103: The commission accepted counsel recommendations (civil penalties or compliance measures as described in the agendas) and approved staff’s proposed actions; both motions were unanimous.

Elections and governance. In new business the commission elected Chair Jeff Diaz and Vice Chair Joan Smith for fiscal year 2026 by voice vote. Commissioners also approved the 2026 meeting calendar earlier in the meeting.

Next steps. Several matters will proceed to consent‑order drafts with 30‑day response periods for respondents. For matters where a consent order is offered, respondents will have 30 days to sign or pursue a formal hearing; staff will monitor outstanding criminal investigations where they intersect with disciplinary cases and reopen or amend administrative actions if new relevant evidence emerges.

The commission recorded each decision on the public docket and directed staff to schedule audits and follow up on supervisory complaints and education requirements as noted.","At its August meeting the Tennessee Real Estate Commission voted on a slate of enforcement matters — dismissals, letters of instruction/warning, civil penalties, a one‑year suspension and audits — with the board issuing consent‑order recommendations and administrative follow‑ups across multiple cases.",{"_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},6696699,"TREC counsel outlines Open Meetings Act changes; commission approves TRACE course provider and education slate",3652,4939000,8591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5547609-0cde92f3e761cc90e64ab410165964d6&start=4939&end=8591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5547609-0cde92f3e761cc90e64ab410165964d6/thumbnail_4939000.jpg","/articles/6696699/Tennessee/TREC-counsel-outlines-Open-Meetings-Act-changes-commission-approves-TRACE-course-provider-and-education-slate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6696699-1944cef331caa95da8b5816a0a297d42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187359&Signature=KQ17nAwZ70XY6OyV0UoD7sG6qKhCu0nEhV92cCJFJ8i0oBf5vYsI-3-gT~aOAxEaU2q7yeQP8tT7wTGComlMOVnHFTxIkmr1WgE5H5hQ5KB0mdQzFBoh3uG~JsH1~XAI--2BRgIU8OCZuPNEWr-4dUK-oKMhr4YGCYsnwNW9F7VyPM3qrTmeBYdwIQCByys-hNfHoWP4MPUh4uS~fzO-Gmkv6Km-pY8oPR~o-1t-RhA7WzUfWMOFVV9ry6~g7i-ZRBpPkAJ-eLEvttzSF0cWpZNezJDbW155ecngIJxWpIk0N43RrPawltuzR0lk2kMLxzftqdEzFhnddWjm3sBoaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Program counsel Anna Matlock gave a detailed Open Meetings Act and public‑records presentation at the Tennessee Real Estate Commission’s August meeting, highlighting recent changes that affect how the commission must notice and conduct business.

Matlock reiterated the default presumption that documents and meeting deliberations are public records, reviewed the definition of a “meeting,” and explained exceptions, including executive session (limited to narrowly defined circumstances such as threat of litigation). She explained a legislative change effective July 1, 2025, that allows remote attendance to count toward a quorum and requires audible identification of remote speakers; roll-call voting is required when remote attendance is used. She also said the law now requires each governing body to meet physically at least once per calendar year. Matlock warned that violations of the Open Meetings Act can lead to nullification of board action and assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees.

Matlock also summarized the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC and its administrative consequences: boards must avoid regulatory steps that function as anti‑competitive protection for a licensed profession unless there is active state supervision and a clearly articulated state policy justifying the restriction. For TREC this means the commission must stay within statutorily authorized scopes and work with supervising officials when policy could constrain unlicensed practice.

Education report and TRACE rollout. Education Director Britney Morris presented certification materials for instructor applicants and continuing‑education courses. The commission approved 29 instructor applicants and 48 courses submitted by providers under TREC rules. Notably, commissioners approved two TRACE course offerings (classroom and paper‑and‑pencil formats) from a provider listed in the agenda (D and D School Real Estate). Staff said providers had only learned about TRACE at a July 9 webinar, and the two TRACE course approvals represent a quick initial rollout.

The commission also adopted a 2026 meeting calendar that alternates locations and starts a rotation to hold at least one meeting in East or West Tennessee every other year; commissioners approved the schedule unanimously.

Matlock’s guidance and the education approvals together affect how TREC will manage hearings, remote participation, and the new TRACE training requirement that the commission has begun placing on applicants in specific reinstatement cases.","Program counsel reviewed the Open Meetings Act and updated guidance on remote attendance, public-records expectations and anti‑competitive limits for regulatory boards; the commission approved instructor applications and initial providers including TRACE course offerings.","actionData","errors"]

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