MO REC Disciplines

Settlement Agreement - Randy Alaniz - $1,000 Civil Penalty

The Missouri Real Estate Commission reached a settlement with real estate broker Randy Alaniz (license 2009025551) imposing a $1,000 civil penalty. The Commission found that Alaniz, acting as managing broker for Fathom Realty MO LLC, advised agent Lori Sharpsteen to accept a competing offer on a property at 6026 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, despite a buyer's offer already having been accepted by the seller. The Commission determined this conduct constituted improper business dealings under § 339.100.2(15) and (19), RSMo.

Kristal Amos $5,000 Civil Penalty for Unlicensed Real Estate Activity

The Missouri Real Estate Commission issued a disciplinary order against Kristal Amos for engaging in real estate activity without a license. The Commission adopted the Administrative Hearing Commission's Default Decision finding Amos practiced real estate without holding a license issued by the Commission. The order imposes a civil penalty of $5,000, payable by certified check to the Missouri Real Estate Commission within 60 days of the order dated December 18, 2024.

Austin Ballou - 4-Year License Probation for Felony DWI

The Missouri Real Estate Commission entered into a settlement agreement with Austin J. Ballou, placing his real estate salesperson license on probation for four years following his guilty plea to Driving While Intoxicated Persistent Offender as a class E felony. The license holder must complete his criminal probation successfully and adhere to all conditions set by the Commission, with violations potentially resulting in further disciplinary measures including license revocation.

Randy Alaniz Real Estate Discipline, $1,000 Penalty

The Missouri Real Estate Commission entered into a settlement agreement with real estate broker associate Randy Alaniz (license 2009025551) imposing a $1,000 civil penalty following findings that Alaniz improperly advised a sales agent under his supervision to accept a competing offer after the buyer's initial offer had been accepted. The investigation determined that the Missouri Realtors Legal Hotline did not actually advise the agent that the seller was clear to accept another offer, contradicting Alaniz's assertion. The Commission determined the conduct constituted cause for disciplinary action under Sections 339.100.2(15) and (19), RSMo.