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SB 2086

Real estate brokers; delete repealer on certain authorized fees.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Walter Michel

Mississippi law permanently authorizes real estate brokers to charge specified fees by removing an expiration date on fee authorization provisions.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 2086

Legislative bill overview

SB 2086 removes a scheduled expiration (repealer) on provisions that authorize real estate brokers to charge certain fees in Mississippi. Essentially, it makes permanent what were previously temporary fee authorization rules that were set to expire. The bill was introduced by Senator Walter Michel and became law in March 2025.

Why is this important

Real estate brokers rely on fee structures to operate their businesses and serve clients. By deleting the repealer, this bill provides long-term certainty to brokers about which fees they can legally charge, rather than having those authorizations disappear on a set date. This affects how real estate transactions are conducted and priced throughout Mississippi.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer costs: Permanent fee authorization could mean ongoing charges to homebuyers and sellers without periodic legislative review to ensure fees remain reasonable
  • Lack of transparency: The bill title doesn't specify which fees are being made permanent, making it difficult for the public to understand exactly what charges are now indefinitely authorized
  • Reduced oversight: Removing a repealer eliminates a built-in mechanism for legislature to review broker fee practices at set intervals, shifting toward permanent deregulation without sunset provisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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