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NJ A4278

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Hutchison

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires individuals engaging in wholesale real estate transactions to be licensed as a real estate broker, salesperson, or broker-salesperson in New Jersey.

  • Defines "wholesale transaction" as promoting the sale or purchase of an interest in residential property (1-4 units) with intent to assign or transfer it for compensation without taking title as owner of record.

  • Grants consumers a 30-day cancellation right after executing a wholesale transaction contract, or until property conveyance, whichever occurs first; this right cannot be waived.

  • Requires full refund of all consumer payments within 10 business days of receiving cancellation notice, with no damages liability for consumers who cancel.

  • Mandates that wholesale transaction contracts include prominent disclosures about the transaction nature, consumer rights to obtain appraisals and legal counsel, and cancellation procedures as established by the Real Estate Commission.

Legislative Description

Establishes licensure requirement for wholesale transactions in real estate and certain rights of consumers in contracts for real property sold in wholesale transaction.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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