H4145
An Act requiring that broker fees in the city of Cambridge be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker
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Bill overview
This bill requires that anyone seeking a real estate broker in Cambridge must pay the broker’s fee, rather than the prospective buyer or seller. Currently, in Cambridge, it’s common for the seller to pay the broker’s fee. This legislation aims to shift the financial responsibility for broker fees to the party initiating the broker engagement. The bill was referred to the Housing committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Broker fees in Cambridge must be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker.
- This change applies specifically to the city of Cambridge.
- The bill was approved by the city council.
- The bill was referred to the Housing committee.
- The bill was subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Real estate brokers in Cambridge
- Individuals seeking real estate services in Cambridge
- Buyers and sellers of property in Cambridge
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James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.4145 194th (Current)
An Act requiring that broker fees in the city of Cambridge be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4145) of Mike Connolly (with the approval of the city council) relative to broker fees in the city of Cambridge. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mike Connolly City/Town: Cambridge (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4145
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/15/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 5/19/2025 | 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 | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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