The Green Sheet 7/30/2021

The Green Sheet | Friday, July 30, 2021

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New Statute Effective Jan 1, 2022: Teams Requirements and Changes to Broker Pre-Licensing Requirements

On July 12, 2021, the Governor signed Public Act 21-167 which makes changes to the requirements to be a real estate broker in Connecticut and establishes a statutory framework for the existence of teams in Connecticut. The CT Association of Realtors worked closely with the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to enact new legislation related to defining "actively engaged in real estate" as a requirement to issuing a real estate broker's license in Connecticut. It also defines real estate "teams" to make the concept lawful in Connecticut. View a summary and FAQ of the changes.

Recording Available: CT State Senate District 36 Candidate Forum

The REALTOR® Associations of Greenwich, Stamford & New Canaan hosted a discussion with the Candidates for Special Election of the State Senator of the 36th District of CT: John Blankley (Petition), Ryan Fazio (R), and Alexis Gevanter (D). The candidates shared their visions and plans for the State of Connecticut as they relate to property values, taxes, infrastructure, building regulations, and more. Watch the recording now.

Don't miss your chance to vote in the Special Election on August 17th! To obtain an Absentee Ballot for this election, please visit the Greenwich Town Clerk, or download the Absentee Ballot.

Recording Available: Public Workshop on Affordable Housing Trust Proposal

The Affordable Housing Task Force was formed by Planning & Zoning pursuant to the 2019 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). It corresponds to the POCD's Second Guiding Principle: Develop Housing Opportunities for the Future. More specifically, the Task Force is developing recommendations to meet Objective 2.1 of the POCD: Create more affordable housing as currently defined under Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes. A recording of Wednesday's Public Workshop is now available.