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HB 1656·MS·house

Real Estate Brokerage Agreements; regulate.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Deweese
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(S) Died In Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Summary

The bill would make it mandatory for licensed real‑estate brokers to have a written agreement with buyers or sellers before listing a home or submitting an offer, detailing the services provided and how the broker will be paid. It applies only to residential properties with one to four dwelling units and excludes court‑ordered sales, foreclosures, transfers between spouses or co‑owners, governmental transfers, and properties without a dwelling. The measure died in committee.

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