Provides that sale of real estate by homeowner is subject to consumer fraud act.

This bill (S 2147) expands New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act to include sales of real estate by homeowners, not just professional or commercial sellers. It makes deceptive practices - such as false statements, concealment of material facts, or misleading advertisements - in connection with home sales unlawful, whether or not a buyer is harmed. Homeowners selling their property directly would now face the same legal consequences as businesses, including monetary penalties (up to $10,000 for first offenses), cease-and-desist orders, and potential triple damages for victims. The change applies immediately upon enactment, as stated in the bill’s effective date clause.