July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio  Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – In response to multiple complaints made by the licensed real estate community to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL), the division is issuing a reminder to licensees and consumers about Ohio law as it pertains to out-of-state real estate brokers. Generally speaking, real estate professionals must be licensed in the state of Ohio in order to do business. The Division reminds consumers that working with an unlicensed or unauthorized real estate broker or agent can result in litigation, time and money loss, and puts the real estate transaction in question at risk.

June 18, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) has issued an advisory to make Ohio consumers and real estate agents aware of an increased threat involving fraudulent real estate listings.