An Act to renumber 452.19; to amend 452.133 (3) (a) and 452.133 (3) (c); to repeal and recreate 452.19 (title); to create 452.1355, 452.136 (1m), 452.19 (3) and 452.19 (4) of the statutes; Relating to: changes regarding the laws governing real estate practice. (FE)
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Robert Brooks (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Rob Summerfield (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Property ads must disclose misleading edits
Beginning January 1, 2027, Wisconsin real estate agents must disclose misleading technology edits in all property advertising. This includes artificial intelligence used to add, remove, or change property features in a false or misleading way. The rule applies when edits create a misleading impression, not to every technology-assisted edit.
Consumers get brokerage payment and referral disclosures
Beginning January 1, 2027, Wisconsin real estate agents need all transaction parties’ prior written consent to accept transaction-related non-client compensation. The law allows out-of-state brokers to receive compensation under the specified cooperative agreement. Agents recommending service providers must disclose in writing any compensation they may receive or interest they hold in the provider. The referral disclosure rule remains subject to the exception in Wisconsin statute 452.19(1m)(a). These rules do not set payment amounts.
Homeowners control signing and property access
Beginning January 1, 2027, Wisconsin owners of residential properties with one to four units can authorize electronic signatures. This covers documents related to agency agreements and disclosures requiring signatures; electronic signing is optional. Owners can also name agents, prospective buyers, or prospective tenants they do not want to work with or admit for showings. These exclusions must comply with state and federal law.
Public home listings with owner opt-outs
Beginning January 1, 2027, Wisconsin listing firms have new duties for residential properties with one to four units. They must share information with agents representing buyers or tenants, answer their inquiries, and make properties available for showings. Within one business day after the agency agreement starts, firms must market the property online to the public and agents. Owners can opt out of public marketing by signing the department’s form, stating their request and reason. They must acknowledge that people may not know the property is available, and online listings or terms may be unavailable. They must also acknowledge that less exposure may lower offers and the sale or lease price. The Wisconsin Real Estate Examining Board must publish a brochure explaining marketing benefits, risks, opt-outs, price effects, and questions to ask.
Home listing agents gain liability protection
Beginning January 1, 2027, Wisconsin agents receive civil liability protection for good-faith statements made while carrying out required listing duties. This applies to covered residential properties with one to four units. The protection limits households’ ability to hold agents civilly liable for those statements. It does not cover statements agents knowingly make that are false, deceptive, or misleading.
Home brokerage payments face new limits
Beginning January 1, 2027, new Wisconsin payment rules apply to brokerage transactions involving residential properties with one to four units. Firms cannot accept brokerage compensation from another firm, regardless of whom the firms represent; permitted referral and finder’s fees remain allowed. Agreements breaking that ban are void and unenforceable. Seller payment to a non-listing firm must appear in the completed offer or option to purchase, signed by buyer and seller. A non-listing firm cannot accept non-client compensation unless documented there; listing contracts cannot require or imply seller payment without that condition. Listing contracts must also state whether sellers authorize disclosure of that compensation offer to other firms. These rules make payment arrangements explicit but do not set payment amounts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Rob Summerfield
Republican • House
Cosponsors
John Jagler
Republican • Senate
Lee Snodgrass
Democratic • House
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 69
12/10/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
12/4/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 11-19-2025
11/19/2025HouseLRB correction
11/19/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
11/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
11/18/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in
11/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
11/18/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
11/18/2025SenateRead a second time
11/18/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
11/14/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
10/23/2025SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0
10/23/2025SenateExecutive action taken
10/23/2025SenatePublic hearing held
10/15/2025SenateFiscal estimate received
10/9/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry
10/8/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
10/7/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
10/7/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
10/7/2025HouseRules suspended
10/7/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
10/7/2025HouseRead a second time
10/7/2025HouseRepresentative Stubbs added as a coauthor
10/7/2025House
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