Who Can Sell Real Estate in New Jersey?

• Anyone who wants to sell real estate in New Jersey must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma. All applicants need to take a 75-hour course as well as pass both the course exam and state exam. Once both exams are passed, all potential agents must find a real estate broker to sponsor their license to make it official.
  
  

The Mount Laurel Decision

• The Mount Laurel Decision refers to a 1970s court case that resulted in laws being put into place that order all New Jersey municipalities to offer affordable housing within their boundaries.
  
  

Being a Landlord

• New Jersey has many laws to ensure that both tenants and landlords are treated in a fair manner. These mandatory renting rules include regulations such as landlords not being able to hold more than a month and a half's rent for security, and tenants being able to sue landlords if they do not return security deposits within 30 days or less of their due dates.
  
  

Revealing Real Estate Agents

• A real estate agent may sell his own home in New Jersey, but he must be upfront and honest with all potential buyers and inform them that he is a licensed agent.
  
  

Real Estate Lawyers

• Many New Jersey residents choose to use a lawyer to help them with the closing of their real estate transactions. Real estate lawyers can help you to review offers, examine titles, prepare documents and more.