DOS Opinions/Decisions


The New York State Department of State (DOS) is charged with regulating the licensing and conduct of real estate brokers and agents. The DOS renders opinions and decisions with respect to the operation of a realtor’s office and the manner of representing both buyers and sellers. Below are DOS opinions and decisions by topic.

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Agency Disclosure Requirements at an Open House (Oct 2009)PDF371.36 KB26 Feb, 2014 Download
- - Update to Agency Disclosure Requirements at an Open House (Apr 2011)PDF12.97 KB26 Feb, 2014 Download
Broker and Licensee Relationship with Respect to Listings and Client InformationPDF78.14 KB26 Feb, 2014 Download
DOS Decision on Using Corporate TitlesPDF79.04 KB26 Feb, 2014 Download
DOS Decision #2 on Using Corporate TitlesPDF78.79 KB26 Feb, 2014 Download
Broker paying a commission to a corporationPDF63.48 KB30 Mar, 2016 Download
Broker’s Duty to DisclosePDF620.13 KB09 Sep, 2016 Download
Electronic RecordsPDF36.14 KB09 Jan, 2017 Download