The Legislature finds, determines, and declares that (1) the application of the common law of agency to the relationships between real estate brokers or salespersons and persons who are sellers, landlords, buyers, or tenants of rights and interests in real property has resulted in misunderstandings and consequences that are contrary to the best interests of the public, (2) the real estate brokerage industry has a significant impact upon the economy of the State of Nebraska, and (3) it is in the best interests of the public to codify in statute the relationships between real estate brokers or salespersons and persons who are sellers, landlords, buyers, or tenants of rights and interests in real property.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 76-2401

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.