Real Estate Brokerage Agreements; regulate.

HB 1656 regulates real estate brokerage agreements for residential properties with 1-4 dwelling units. It requires written agreements detailing services and compensation before brokers list property or submit offers on behalf of clients, giving consumers the choice to select their preferred brokerage service type. The bill excludes transactions like court-ordered sales, foreclosures, family transfers, and open houses. Brokers cannot demand written agreements just for property tours. This applies to licensed Mississippi brokers handling eligible residential sales.