Lightle v. State, Real Estate Commission

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Arlene Seeley made an offer to buy a home but withdrew her offer after learning that the seller had accepted it only as a back-up offer: an offer that would be accepted only if a previously accepted offer fell through. Seeley then filed a claim with the Alaska Real Estate Commission, alleging that Craig Lightle, the home's listing agent, had fraudulently misrepresented the home's status by leading her to believe that the home was immediately and unconditionally available. After holding a hearing on the claim, the commission ruled in Seeley's favor…