Allows choice of brokerage services
	Allows brokers to offer rebates to consumers

New Jersey flat fee MLS is a term used to describe a practice in New Jersey in which realtors place pertinent information about a New Jersey property for sale into the database of a New Jersey local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for a set fee or dollar amount as opposed to a commission based on the contract selling price of the property.

New Jersey law explicitly allows real estate brokers to offer rebates to consumers. New Jersey consumers are able to benefit from rebates that consumers in other states may receive.

In October 2006, Bill A3567 was introduced in the New Jersey Assembly. Bill A3567, if enacted, would allow brokers to offer rebates in New Jersey.

In January 2008, Bill S139 was introduced in the New Jersey Senate. Bill S139, if enacted, would allow brokers to offer rebates in New Jersey. An identical bill, A373, passed in the New Jersey Assembly in March 2009. As introduced, Bill A373 would permit all real estate licensees to offer rebates to both buyers and sellers. On January 07, 2010, Bill A373 was signed into law by Gov. Jon Corzine. It specifically stipulates, however, that only brokers can offer rebates to buyers.

Antitrust Division Document:

• Letter to New Jersey Senate Re: Comments on Senate Bill 139

Related Documents on the Internet:

• New Jersey Senate Bill S139 repealing the ban on rebates
• New Jersey Statute § 45:15-17(k) prohibiting the payment of rebates
• New Jersey Assembly Bill A373 repealing the ban on rebates

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