Most states in the US require real estate agents to disclose who they work for, buyer or sellers or both. Some disclosures can be verbal and others must be in writing. Find out what type of disclosure the real estate agents in your state should make. Scroll down for disclosure table.
State
Disclosure Required?
Find Details
Alabama
Yes: Transaction Brokerage, Single Agency, Limited Consensual Dual Agency
A Consumer Information Booklet (pdf)
Alaska
Yes: Written agency disclosures required.
Real Estate Commission Statutes (pdf)
Arkansas
Yes: Written agency disclosure required.
Agency Representation (pdf)
California
Yes: Written agency disclosure required.
Agency Relationship Disclosure
Colorado
Yes: Written agency disclosure required.
Brokerage Relationships (pdf)
Georgia
Yes: Written agency disclosure required.
License Law Rules & Regulations (pdf, page 51)
Hawaii
Yes: Written or oral agency disclosure required.
Real Estate Rules (pdf, page 10)
Idaho
Yes: Disclosure will focus on the differences between a "customer" and a "client;" dual agency explained.
Agency Disclosure Brochure (pdf)
Illinois
Disclosure requirements unclear in online materials. If you are an Illinois agent, I'd appreciate clarification.
Agency Relationships
Iowa
Yes: Written agency disclosure required.
Customer or Client, the Choice is Yours (pdf)
Kansas
Agents must give you the brochure: "Real estate brokerage relationships."
Overview of Brochure
Kentucky
Yes: Written agency disclosure required.
Consumer Information Brochure (A specific agency brochure is mentioned, but I could not find it online; ask your agent)
Louisiana
Agents should provide you with an information pamphlet.
Agency Disclosure Pamphlet (pdf)
Maine
Agents should provide you with a disclosure form.
Agency Disclosure Form (pdf)
Maryland
Seller Agency disclosure required at first substantial meeting.
Disclosure Information
Massachusetts
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Agency Information
Michigan
I did not find specific information about agency disclosure on the Web site.
Michigan State Board
Missouri
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Missouri Broker Disclosure Form (pdf)
Nevada
Yes. Disclosure should be made "as soon as is practicable."
Duties Owed by a Nevada Real Estate Licensee (pdf)
New Hampshire
Yes. You must be given an Agency Disclosure Form.
Agency Disclosure Forms
New Mexico
I did not find specific information about agency disclosure on the Web site.
New York
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Real Estate Agency Disclosure Form (pdf)
North Carolina
Yes. Written disclosure is required.
Working with Real Estate Agents (pdf)
Ohio
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Agency Disclosure Statement (pdf)
South Carolina
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Consumer Information Brochure (pdf)
South Dakota
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Real Estate Consumer Guide
Tennessee
I did not find specific information about agency disclosure on the Web site.
Utah
I did not find specific information about agency disclosure on the Web site.
Virginia
I did not find specific information about agency disclosure on the Web site.
Washington
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Agency Law (pdf)
West Virginia
Yes. Disclosure is required.
Notice of Agency Relationship (pdf)
Wisconsin
I did not find specific information about agency disclosure on the Web site.
Wyoming
I did not find specific information about agency disclosure on the Web site.
A few states are missing and will be added as they are found. State Web sites have a habit of frequently changing their links. If you find a link that goes to different information, I'd appreciate it if you would send me an email so that I can update this file.
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