Connecticut Interstate Real Estate Guide
Out of State Licensee (OSL) Participation in deals:
Cooperative State

Connecticut​ Out of State Broker Cooperation

- An out-of-state licensee can recover commission for real estate transactions when it meets specific statutory requirements, including:
     a) out-of-state licensee cooperates with a Connecticut licensed broker;
     b) enters into written agreement with licensed Connecticut broker meeting statutory requirements;
     c) provides proof of license;
     d) escrows funds according to Connecticut law.
- All advertising in Connecticut must reference in-state cooperating broker.
Connecticut Real Estate License Types
Connecticut ​Real Estate Exam Providers
Connecticut Real Estate Waivers
Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate Broker
PSI Exams
For Reciprocal States only
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Connecticut​ Real Estate Reciprocity

Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island

Note: Licensees of Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio have to take an additional State portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Exam.
Confirmed by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

Specific to Connecticut​ Real Estate 

 

Connecticut​ Reverse Reciprocity

​These states specifically mention Connecticut in their Reciprocity:
Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada (Salesperson Only), New York, Ohio

These States recognize any other State licenses but may have additional requirements: 
​Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington

Connecticut​ Real Estate Customs

Attorneys normally conduct closings.
Most often conveyance is by warranty deed, but quitclaim deeds do appear. Mortgages are the security instruments.
There are lender’s and owner’s title insurance policies available with various endorsements.
Buyers customarily pay for examination and title insurance, while sellers pay the documentary and conveyance taxes.
Property tax payment dates vary by town.