MS MREC

Shadow Robinson, Principal Broker - Official Letter of Reprimand

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission issued an Official Letter of Reprimand to Shadow Robinson, Principal Broker, for unilaterally canceling a contract and refunding earnest money without proper authority. The Commission found violations of MREC Rules 3.4(A) and 3.1(F) and Miss. Code §73-35-21(1)(n) regarding improper dealing. The licensee is warned that repeated violations could result in license suspension or revocation.

Mississippi Reprimands Principal Broker Jody Davis

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission issued an Official Letter of Reprimand to Principal Broker Jody Davis on January 16, 2025, following unanimous Commission approval on January 14, 2025. The action addresses violations of Miss. Code Ann. §73-35-21(1)(n) and MREC Rules 3.1(B) and 4.3, stemming from an associate broker under Davis's supervision failing to properly document a real estate transaction. The Commission warned of potential license suspension or revocation if similar violations occur.

MREC Agreed Order - Joyce Holifield License Suspension and Continuing Education

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission issued an Agreed Order suspending the license of Joyce Holifield, Broker Associate, for one month followed by five months suspension in abeyance. Holifield made a substantial misrepresentation by telling a buyer's agent that a Property Condition Disclosure Statement was not required because the property was 'part of an estate' when in fact a life estate is not a decedent's estate under administration, resulting in the sellers' failure to provide the required disclosure to buyers.

Mary Jane Wooten Salesperson Official Reprimand for WWREB Form Violations

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission issued an Official Letter of Reprimand to salesperson Mary Jane Wooten (Case No. 2024-48) following her admission that she failed to correctly complete a Working With a Real Estate Broker form on three separate occasions during a 2024 transaction. The Commission found violations of MREC Rule 4.3 (Disclosure Requirements), Miss. Code §73-35-21(1)(n) (improper dealing), and MREC Rule 3.1(F) (failure to abide by Commission rules). The reprimand will be maintained in Wooten's permanent license file with a warning that repeated violations could result in license suspension or revocation.

Estella Mayfield, Principal Broker - Official Letter of Reprimand

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission issued an Official Letter of Reprimand to Principal Broker Estella Mayfield on May 23, 2025, for violations in MREC Case No. 2024-48. The violations concerned a transaction where a salesperson under Mayfield's supervision incorrectly completed the Working With a Real Estate Broker (WWREB) form on three separate occasions. As the responsible principal broker, Mayfield is held liable for the affiliated salesperson's actions.

Mississippi Real Estate Commission Text Messaging Terms and Conditions

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission has published its Text Messaging Terms and Conditions, effective March 5, 2026, establishing the operational framework for informational text messages sent to licensees. The terms outline opt-in procedures via the Cell Phone field in licensee account profiles, unsubscribe mechanisms, and data rate applicability. MREC reserves the right to alter message frequency, short codes, or sender numbers at any time, with changes effective upon posting.

Guidelines for Unlicensed Assistants

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission issued guidelines clarifying permissible and prohibited activities for unlicensed assistants working under licensed real estate brokers. The guidelines specify that unlicensed assistants may perform clerical duties such as scheduling appointments and assembling documents but cannot independently show properties, negotiate contracts, or solicit clients. Brokers must ensure compensation for unlicensed assistants is predetermined and not tied to transaction outcomes.

MREC Staff Provides Information Only, Not Legal Advice

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) issued a notice clarifying the scope of assistance its staff can provide to licensees and the public. The notice explains that staff can provide general information about the License Law, Rules and Regulations, licensing processes, forms, and referrals to other agencies, but cannot provide legal advice, interpret contracts, waive requirements, or recommend specific firms. This informational document does not create new compliance obligations.

Mississippi Real Estate Commission Privacy Policy

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission has published its inaugural Privacy Policy effective March 5, 2026, governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information across its online and offline services. The policy applies to real estate licensees, license applicants, and other individuals who interact with MREC's services, including contact information, payment information, survey responses, and communications data. Key provisions address data retention limits, international transfer safeguards, public records disclosure under Mississippi's Freedom of Information Act, and restrictions on third-party marketing use of licensee data.