Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

broker license

hi, i would like to ask a question which applies to all US states and international as well.

let's say i have a real estate website, and i want my users to include realtors as well, where they are charged a fee for providing services to other people, do i need a broker license or anything?

thanks in advance


Asked on 12/28/03, 4:14 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: broker license

No, as long as it is clear you are not acting as a realtor.

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Answered on 12/28/03, 11:52 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: broker license

If the fee is unrelated to the broker's services (e.g., a fee for being listed on your website not tied to the amount of any commission) you should be OK. If the fee is in any way related to the commission, you would need to be licensed.

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Answered on 12/28/03, 12:47 pm


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