Wholesaling laws by state.
What you can no longer do, and what still works.
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States With Wholesaling Laws
24These states passed laws that directly regulate wholesaling. Read your state's page before your next deal.
AlabamaDisclose to both sides, 3 business days before assigning.
ArizonaNot cut and dryNo license, no registration. One disclosure to the seller.
ConnecticutNot cut and dryRegister with DCP first. 3-day seller cancellation.
DelawareNot cut and dryDisclosures and a 21-day cancel. License from Feb 2027.
GeorgiaWholesaling untouched. It's a direct-mail formatting law.
IllinoisOne deal per 12 months. Volume needs a broker license.
IndianaA solicitation disclosure law, not a ban on assigning.
IowaAssigning houses is brokerage. License or double close.
KentuckyAssign freely, but advertising it needs a license.
LouisianaDisclose before signing, 5-day cancel, 1% earnest money.
MarylandFully legal. Two disclosures on owner-occupied houses.
MissouriNot cut and dry14-day wait before you assign. Double closing is the way.
NebraskaAssign privately. Public marketing needs a license.
North DakotaNo license. Keep marketing private, disclose to all.
OhioNo license, no waiting period. One exact-form disclosure.
OklahomaNot cut and dryThe most locked-down state. Every step is prescribed.
OregonNot cut and dryRegister with the state before you market. Comply first.
PennsylvaniaUnlicensed assigning is brokerage. License or take title.
South CarolinaNot cut and dryEffectively banned. Take title before you market.
TennesseeNot cut and dryBold disclosures both sides, 3 days before assigning.
TexasNo license. Disclose your equitable interest to both.
VirginiaTwo deals in 12 months makes you a broker. License up.
WashingtonNot cut and drySeller gets an appraisal right and a free cancel window.
WisconsinFully legal, no license. Two written disclosures.
Bills Moving Right Now
3Nothing has changed yet in these states, but a bill is in the legislature. Know what may be coming.
No Wholesaling-Specific Law
23No statute aimed at wholesaling as of our last review. General licensing rules still apply.
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