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NJ S3192

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes formal agency relationship definitions for real estate transactions, including buyer's agent, seller's agent, disclosed dual agent, designated agent, and transaction broker, with specific fiduciary duties owed to each principal

  • Requires written brokerage services agreements in residential transactions before or as soon as reasonably practical after rendering services, specifying compensation terms, agency type, and whether the relationship is exclusive or nonexclusive

  • Mandates disclosure of all material information about property physical condition, requires presentation of all written offers and counteroffers, and prohibits disclosure of confidential client information except under court order or with authorization

  • Requires prominent signage at open houses informing prospective buyers that the hosting agent represents the seller only and explaining buyer representation options

  • Takes effect August 1, 2024, and requires continuing education courses on agency relationships for license renewal during each biennial term

Legislative Description

"Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act."

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.32.

7/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs5/20/2024
Commerce5/9/2024

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