Sec. 20-325l. Cooperation with out-of-state brokers and salespersons regarding commercial real estate transactions in this state. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 20-325l. Cooperation with out-of-state brokers and salespersons regarding commercial real estate transactions in this state. (a) As used in this section: (1) "Licensed broker" means a person licensed under this chapter as a real estate broker, (2) "licensed salesperson" means a person licensed under this chapter as a real estate salesperson, (3) "out-of-state broker" means a person licensed in another state as a real estate broker who is not licensed as a real estate broker under this chapter, (4) "out-of-state salesperson" means a person licensed in another state as a real estate salesperson who is not licensed as a real estate salesperson under this chapter, (5) "person" means a person, as defined in section 20-311, and (6) "advertising" means advertising, as defined in section 20-329a.

      (b) An out-of-state broker may perform acts with respect to a commercial real estate transaction that require a license under this chapter, provided the out-of-state broker complies with the laws of this state with respect to the transaction and:

      (1) Works in cooperation with a licensed broker, whether in a cobrokerage, referral or other cooperative agreement or arrangement;

      (2) Enters into a written agreement with a licensed broker that includes the terms of cooperation and any compensation to be paid by the licensed broker and a statement that the out-of-state broker and the out-of-state broker's agents will comply with the laws of this state;

      (3) Provides the licensed broker a copy of the out-of-state broker's license or other proof of licensure from the jurisdictions where the out-of-state broker maintains a license as a real estate broker; and

      (4) Deposits all escrow funds, security deposits, and other money received pursuant to the commercial real estate transaction to be held as provided in section 20-324k unless the agreement required in subdivision (2) of this subsection specifies otherwise.

      (c) An out-of-state salesperson may perform acts with respect to a commercial real estate transaction that require a license as a real estate salesperson under this chapter, provided the out-of-state salesperson complies with the laws of this state with respect to the transaction and:

      (1) Works under the direct supervision of an out-of-state broker who meets the requirements set forth in subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of this section; and

      (2) Provides the licensed broker who is working in cooperation with the out-of-state broker a copy of the out-of-state salesperson's license or other proof of licensure from the jurisdictions where the out-of-state salesperson maintains a license as a real estate salesperson.

      (d) Any out-of-state broker or out-of-state salesperson licensed in a state that has no distinction between a real estate broker license and a real estate salesperson license shall be subject to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section with regard to any commercial real estate transaction in this state.

      (e) Each out-of-state broker or out-of-state salesperson that advertises for sale commercial real estate pursuant to this section shall include in any advertising material the name of the licensed broker with whom the out-of-state broker has a written agreement pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of this section. Nothing in this section shall permit an out-of-state broker or out-of-state salesperson to accompany a prospective buyer at the site of commercial real estate pursuant to a real estate transaction in this state.

      (P.A. 04-83, S. 1.)