Yes: in Hawaii, real estate agents need a state license issued by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (DCCA). You can check a name yourself on MyPVL Check a License.
Real estate agents in Hawaii: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in Hawaii?
Commissions are negotiable and not set by law. Since August 17, 2024, offers of compensation are banned from the MLS and buyers sign a written agreement first.
What must a seller disclose in Hawaii?
Hawaii has a mandatory seller-disclosure law, chapter 508D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The sources reviewed do not state its deadlines, form contents or buyer remedies.
Check a real estate agent yourself
- License required · Hawaii Real Estate Commission (DCCA)
- Titles you will see: Broker, Salesperson
- Check a name yourself: MyPVL Check a License (we could not open this search page ourselves)
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