H3922
An Act requiring that broker fees in the city of Somerville be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker
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Bill overview
This bill requires that the person who hires a real estate broker in Somerville, Massachusetts, be responsible for paying the broker’s fee, rather than the seller. Currently, in Somerville, the seller typically pays the broker’s fee. This change aims to shift the financial burden of broker fees to the party initiating the real estate transaction.
Key provisions
- Broker fees in Somerville must be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker.
- The bill applies specifically to the city of Somerville.
- It addresses the payment of fees for real estate brokers.
- The petition was introduced by Representative Mike Connolly.
Who is affected
- Real estate brokers in Somerville
- Homebuyers and sellers in Somerville
- The City of Somerville
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.3922 194th (Current)
An Act requiring that broker fees in the city of Somerville be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3922) of Mike Connolly and others relative to broker fees in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mike Connolly City/Town: Somerville (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3922
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 3/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5337 (under House Rule 27) |
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