Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing shares New Year’s tips for home buyers, real estate professionals
The Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) and the Ohio Real Estate Commission encourage homeowners who plan to sell their homes in the spring or later in the year to ask their real estate agent to provide an electronic lockbox for showing access. These Bluetooth-enabled devices are connected to an app and offer homeowners and their agents a better way to track who enters their homes.
“One of the most common infractions our Division sees involves unauthorized access,” said Superintendent Daphne Hawk. “We encourage homeowners to have the conversation with their agents on how to ensure they know who comes and goes for showings, inspections, appraisals, and so forth.”
The Division meets with the Commission led by President Peter McLinden, Vice President Terry Hankner and members Courtney Combs, Marlin Palich and John Mangas, each month to review alleged real estate license law violations and considers licensee appeals on licensure issues.
In addition to disciplinary matters, the Commission reviews other matters including requests for grants from the education and research fund, proposed administrative rule changes and reviews student loan applications.
Licensed real estate professionals are encouraged to attend these meetings, where they can earn three hours of Core Law continuing education credit.
The Commission will meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the first quarter of 2024. The meetings will commence at 9 a.m. at 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.
For more details about the Ohio Real Estate Commission's meetings, visit https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professiona…;
Additionally, the Division now has online resources regarding Senate Bill 131 which pertains to individuals who hold an out-of-state license/credential/certification and would like to obtain an Ohio license.
There are different paths to take to get an Ohio license depending on the applicant’s situation including whether they received a similar license from another state. Out-of-state real estate salespersons and brokers must still pass an examination on Ohio real estate law to receive their license.