CT SB00340

Changes the statutory title "real estate salesperson" to "real estate agent" throughout Connecticut General Statutes, effective upon passage for most sections

Establishes continuing education requirements for real estate license renewal, including completion of at least 12 hours of classroom study in courses of not less than 2 hours each, with an $8 biennial processing fee

Imposes late fees for licensees who fail to complete continuing education on time: $315 if completed within 2 months after license expiration, $625 if completed 2-4 months after expiration

Requires real estate brokers and agents representing sellers/landlords of 1-4 unit residential properties to publicly market listings unless the seller/landlord signs a "Seller/Landlord Opt-Out of Real Estate Public Marketing" form acknowledging potential negative impacts on sale price and exposure (effective October 1, 2026)

Mandates that private or limited-access marketing of residential properties must be accompanied by concurrent public advertising to ensure open and nondiscriminatory access to property information for all prospective buyers or tenants