- CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS -

One year after the enactment of the North Carolina Real Estate Licensing Law in July 1957, there were less than three thousand licensed brokers and salesmen registered with the Licensing Board. This 31 has since grown to over twelve thousand. During the first year of its existence, the Licensing Board handled comparatively few licensing low violations. In contrast, during the post twelve months, the Board has held some thirty-five hearings, both formal and informal, which have resulted in a number of license suspensions and revocations.

In reviewing the complaints filed with the Board during the post year, the majority of alleged violations were committed by licensees who have been licensed for many years. Very few complaints involved persons who have received their licenses during the past two or three years. This would seem to indicate that our more recent licensees have taken advantage of the educational opportunities now being offered in many real estate schools in North Carolina, and that they are striving to be a credit to their profession.

These facts should challenge all veteran brokers and salesmen to make every effort to set an example for our younger counterparts.

Brantley Poole