The Tennessee Real Estate Commission on Nov. 13 approved a slate of informal applicant appearances, accepted counsel recommendations on a broad legal consent agenda and took several disciplinary actions, including revoking a firm license in one matter.

Licenses approved: Commissioners voted unanimously to approve multiple informal applicants who appeared at the meeting. Among those were Carrie Elmore (broker recommendation Phyllis Sissom), Kiara Medlock (Cheryl Hines), Makayla Bruno (Christopher Claybaugh), Joshua Young (Ashley Mullins) and others. Each was described on the record and then approved by motion and voice vote.

David Dixon: A contested informal appearance concerned David Dixon, whose broker license had been revoked years earlier after orders involving misused earnest-money funds. Commissioners debated whether to grant a broker license (which cannot be lawfully limited in scope) or an affiliate license (a statutory path that requires three years before upgrade). After discussion about past restitution and payments involving the Real Estate Education Recovery Account, the commission voted by roll call (6–2) to issue Dixon an affiliate license; Commissioners Smith and Moffett voted no.

Enforcement and consent agenda: Counsel presented 61 cases. The commission approved the consent agenda (minus pulled cases) and addressed items pulled for discussion. Notable outcomes:
- Case 7: Commission sent a letter of instruction and directed the licensee to obtain a Vacation Lodging Service (VLS) license within 30 days rather than assess a civil penalty.
- Case 14: The commission imposed a $1,000 civil penalty for forging or signing documents without buyer permission (statute cited) and added a required 6-hour education course (not credited toward continuing education) to be completed within 120 days.
- Case 17: Dismissed on counsel recommendation (boundary-stake dispute).
- Cases 18, 19 and 26: Each resulted in a $1,000 civil penalty for unlicensed activity or failure to respond to inquiries as recommended by counsel.
- Case 33: The commission imposed a $250 civil penalty for failure to exercise reasonable skill and care (possession-after-closing dispute).
- Case 34: After extended discussion about a firms business model (a homeowner-benefit agreement that places a long-term memorandum on property titles), the commission voted 7–1 to revoke the specific Tennessee firm license at issue; commissioners then voted to administratively open a complaint against the principal broker for failure to deal honestly with parties so the broker may be served and provided due process. The commission noted other related complaints and instructed staff to monitor litigation and next steps.
- Case 39: Dismissed on counsel recommendation (property-condition disclosure dispute).

The commission concluded the legal/consent agenda and adjourned. Staff announced the next meeting for Dec. 11, 2024.