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NJ A5053

Requires initial text message with detail on place of employment be sent to homeowners by licensee of New Jersey Real Estate Commission prior to licensee soliciting owners regarding sale of home.


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Introduced
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires initial text message with detail on place of employment be sent to homeowners by licensee of New Jersey Real Estate Commission prior to licensee soliciting owners regarding sale of home.

AI Summary

This bill requires licensed real estate agents in New Jersey to send an initial text message to homeowners before soliciting them regarding the sale of their home. The text message must include that the agent is licensed by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, the name of the employer the agent works for, and that the message is a solicitation. Violators of this requirement will be subject to penalties set forth in existing real estate licensing laws. The bill also mandates the Real Estate Commission to undertake a public education program to inform agents and homeowners about these new requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 01/12/2023)

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