NY may ban private home listings — as more states crack down on controversial practice
New York State is moving to ban private home listings with the passage of the 'Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listing Act.' This legislation mandates that real estate agents must market properties on publicly accessible platforms unless sellers opt out. The bill aims to enhance market transparency and ensure that all buyers have access to available homes.
- ▪The New York state Senate passed the 'Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listing Act' with a unanimous vote of 60-0.
- ▪The bill requires properties to be advertised on free or publicly accessible channels, increasing visibility for sellers.
- ▪New York would be the third state to implement such a law this year, following Washington and Connecticut.
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Real Estate NY may ban private home listings — as more states crack down on controversial practice By Tristan Navera Published June 5, 2026, 5:10 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Medical Deserts Are Trapping Seniors—but the Wealthy Found a Way Out Florida Remains the Riskiest Market for Future Home Price Declines Mortgage Rates Ease to 6.48% in Welcome Relief for Buyers as Prices Also Soften New York State is on the verge of restricting private home listings marketed to an exclusive audience, making it the latest state to crack down on the controversial practice. The New York state Senate passed the “Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listing Act” in a vote of 60-0 from its noncontroversial calendar on Monday.
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