An Act requiring that broker fees in the city of Cambridge be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker
This bill requires that in Cambridge, real estate broker fees be paid by the party (buyer or seller) who specifically asks a licensed broker to provide services. It directly affects homebuyers and sellers using brokers within Cambridge city limits. The key provision shifts payment responsibility from the traditional model (often seller-paid) to the party initiating the broker relationship. This is a local Cambridge housing regulation with city council approval, impacting how real estate transactions are financially structured in that city.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action Apr 13, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 19, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
May 15, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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