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House Committee Passes Bill to Set Statewide Standards for Real Estate Representation Agreements

April 30, 2024
Jean Schmidt News

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⿯ COLUMBUS—The House Civil Justice Committee today passed House Bill 466, legislation to establish minimum standards for written real estate representation agreements, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland). 

The bill will specifically establish standards that will ensure written representation agreements between a real estate brokerage and its clients include the following: 

  • An expiration date; 
  • Information on fair housing and blockbusting laws;  
  • Whether the relationship is exclusive or nonexclusive; and  
  • Terms of compensation. 

“It is vital that Ohio establishes standards for these agreements so that both the real estate professional and the buyer have a transparent understanding of the services being provided, compensation, and the responsibilities of both parties,” said Schmidt.⿯⿯ 

House Bill 466 now heads to the House floor for a vote.