Yes: in New Jersey, real estate agents need a state license issued by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJ Department of Banking and Insurance). You can check a name yourself on Licensee Search.
Real estate agents in New Jersey: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
New Jersey sellers of residential real property must complete the state Property Condition Disclosure Statement, questions 1 through 108, under P.L. 2024, c.32, effective August 1, 2024. All sellers of real property must also answer the flood questions, 109 through 117.
Check a real estate agent yourself
- License required · New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJ Department of Banking and Insurance)
- Titles you will see: Broker, Broker-salesperson, Salesperson
- Check a name yourself: Licensee Search
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