Yes: in Rhode Island, real estate agents need a state license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (Director of Business Regulation).
Real estate agents in Rhode Island: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island?
A Rhode Island seller must give the buyer a written disclosure of all known deficient conditions before any agreement to transfer is signed (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-20.8-2). A violation does not void the sale but carries a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation by a seller or agent.
Check a real estate agent yourself
- License required · Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (Director of Business Regulation)
- Titles you will see: Salesperson, Broker
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