The Real Estate Board and the Department of Regulation and Licensing share authority and responsibility relating to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons who engage in the practice of real estate in Wisconsin. Such practice includes the negotiation of the sale of real estate, business opportunities, time-share intervals and campground units. It also includes the rental of real property.
The Real Estate Board is composed of four members of the profession and three public members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Board has primary authority to close investigative files and take disciplinary action against licensees who are unethical or incompetent. It is advisory to the Department in other regulatory matters.
The Department of Regulation and Licensing is an umbrella agency which provides
administrative services to various professional boards. Within the Department, the Bureau of Direct Licensing and Real Estate provides administrative services to the board. Questions about board business may be directed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Bureau of Direct Licensing and Real Estate, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708-8935. Telephone: (608) 266-5511, Extension 43.
