HB 2645
An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in application of the act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for civil suits, for criminal penalties and for civil penalty; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, further providing for duty to issue licenses and registration certificates and for approval of schools, providing for continuing education for licensed home inspectors and further providing for administration and enforcement; * * *
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act to clarify definitions, strengthen the role of the State Real Estate Commission, and regulate home inspectors. It expands the definition of ‘home inspection’ to include consultations, clarifies requirements for continuing education for licensed home inspectors, and establishes procedures for issuing reciprocal licenses. The bill also addresses issues related to broker price opinions and liability for home inspection reports.
Key provisions
- Requires licensed home inspectors to complete 32 hours of continuing education biennially, with a focus on manufactured home standards.
- Establishes a process for issuing reciprocal licenses to home inspectors from other states.
- Clarifies the duties and responsibilities of the State Real Estate Commission, including issuing licenses and approving schools.
- Addresses liability for home inspection reports, limiting liability to situations where the report is relied upon by parties other than the client.
- Updates definitions of ‘license’ and ‘school’ within the act.
- Modifies sections regarding broker price opinions and the role of appraisal management companies.
- Creates a process for issuing home inspector-in-training registration.
Who is affected
- Real estate brokers and salespeople
- Home inspectors
- Real estate schools
- Consumers purchasing real estate
- The State Real Estate Commission
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Benjamin Sanchez
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