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TREC waives civil penalty for a retired licensee and grants broker license after TRACE requirement
Summary
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.
At its August meeting, the Tennessee Real Estate Commission granted two waiver/reinstatement requests the commission said were supported by documentation and supervisory commitments.
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.
