How is the Recovery Fund funded?

The Recovery Fund is funded primarily by fees paid by real estate professionals during their license renewal process. This structure is designed to ensure that the fund has a consistent source of income tied directly to the professionals who are licensed to operate within the real estate market. The funds collected from these renewal fees are intended to protect consumers by providing financial reimbursement for claims against real estate agents who have committed wrongful acts, ensuring accountability and maintaining trust in the industry.

While various revenue sources could hypothetically contribute to a fund like this, donations from agencies or proceeds from property sales do not typically offer a reliable or structured approach to funding such a critical consumer protection mechanism. State tax revenue could be directed elsewhere and is not earmarked specifically for the Recovery Fund, making reliance on license renewal fees a more effective and dedicated method for securing its financial stability.