Cherie Ann Birch – Suspended from Authorization
On July 21, 2009, Cherie Ann Birch’s authorization to trade in real estate and deal as a mortgage broker was suspended for a period of four months by a consent order of a hearing panel of the Real Estate Council of Alberta. She was also ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $44,625 and costs in the amount of $2,000. Following her suspension, Ms. Birch will be required to have weekly supervisory meetings with her broker or designated broker, and diligently and in a timely manner submit to her brokerage all trade documents and records for a period of 24 months.

Ms Birch was previously registered as a real estate associate with Re/Max Real Estate Lethbridge and was most recently registered as a mortgage broker with Centum Professional Mortgage Group.

James D. Mercier - Real Estate Associate Licence Suspended
On June 24, 2009, pursuant to Section 53(1)(a) of the Real Estate Act, the Real Estate Council of Alberta temporarily suspended the authorization of James D. Mercier, a real associate registered with Twin Oakes Real Estate 1993 Inc. o/a Re/Max House of Real Estate in Calgary pending the outcome of conduct proceedings under Part 3 of the Real Estate Act.

As a result of this suspension, Mr. Mercier may not trade in real estate in Alberta at this time. Mr. Mercier’s suspension does not affect the trading activities of Twin Oakes Real Estate 1993 Inc. o/a Re/Max House of Real Estate.

Oldin Yadir Maldonado - Real Estate Associate Licence Suspended
On June 9, 2009, pursuant to s.38 of the Rules made pursuant to the Real Estate Act, the Real Estate Council of Alberta suspended the licence of Oldin Yadir Maldonado, real estate associate registered with Elite Ownership Group Ltd. operating as Re/Max Elite in Edmonton, Alberta.

As a result of information received by the Real Estate Council of Alberta, it was concluded that a suspension of Mr. Maldonaldo’s license was in the public interest. As well, it was determined the continuation of his license would harm the integrity of the industry and bring the industry into disrepute.

As a result of this suspension, Oldin Yadir Maldonado cannot trade in real estate in Alberta at this time.

Sanjay Sharma - Real Estate Associate Broker Licence Suspended
On June 4, 2009, pursuant to section 53(1)(a) of the Real Estate Act, the Real Estate Council of Alberta temporarily suspended the authorization of Sanjay Sharma, an associate broker trading in real estate and registered with Best Buy Realty operating in Edmonton, pending the outcome of conduct proceedings under Part 3 of the Real Estate Act.

Allegations against Mr. Sharma include that he failed to fulfill his fiduciary duties, failed to disclose a conflict of interest, participated in fraudulent or unlawful activities in connection with provision of service and engaged in conduct that undermines the confidence in the industry.

As a result of this suspension, Mr. Sharma may not trade in real estate in Alberta at this time. Mr. Sharma’s suspension does not affect the trading activities of Best Buy Realty.

Troy Lyle Zimmerling - Mortgage Associate Licence Suspended
On, May 14, 2009 pursuant to Section 38(4.2) of the Real Estate Act, refusing to cooperate with a person conducting an investigation, the Real Estate Council of Alberta temporarily suspended the authorization of Troy Lyle Zimmerling, currently unregistered, pending the outcome of conduct proceedings under Part 3 of the Real Estate Act.

As a result of this suspension, Troy Lyle Zimmerling may not deal in mortgages in Alberta at this time.

 

 

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