Yes: in Tennessee, real estate agents need a state license issued by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. You can check a name yourself on Verify Public Search.
Real estate agents in Tennessee: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
Tennessee's Residential Property Disclosure Act (Tenn. Code Ann. 66-5-201 and following) covers one- to four-unit homes and prescribes a disclosure form in 66-5-210. The article does not summarize the sections on alternatives to the form, exemptions, or buyer remedies.
Check a real estate agent yourself
- License required · Tennessee Real Estate Commission
- Titles you will see: Broker, Affiliate broker, Firm
- Check a name yourself: Verify Public Search
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