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New Jersey compliance
These guides cover the New Jersey rules that change what an agent has to do rather than how they prefer to work: written brokerage services agreements and when they must be in place, the attorney review window, buyer agency terms, continuing education, and what the NAR settlement altered for New Jersey practice. Each cites the primary source beside the claim.
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NJ Mansion Tax: What Sellers Pay Now
New Jersey now makes sellers responsible for the Graduated Percent Fee on covered transfers over $1 million. Agents need to account for both that fee and the ordinary Realty Transfer Fee when discussing net proceeds.
NJ Attorney Review: A 3-Day Agent Playbook
New Jersey attorney review is a short legal window with a strict operational burden. This playbook shows agents how to count it, communicate, and close the file.
NJ Buyer Agency Agreements: State Law vs NAR
New Jersey agents must comply with a state statute that took effect 16 days before the NAR MLS rule. The triggers, CIS timing, agreement terms, and public-open-house mechanics are not identical.
MOREMLS Clear Cooperation: Deadlines and Fines
MOREMLS requires listing brokers to submit a publicly marketed exclusive listing for cooperation within one business day. The April 2026 local rules also set exact Coming Soon limits and escalating fines.
What the NAR Settlement Changed for NJ Agents
The NAR settlement changed MLS compensation and buyer-agreement practice, but New Jersey law still controls agency, disclosure, and open-house duties. Ocean County agents must build a workflow that satisfies both.