Discussions are ongoing about mandatory initial training for real estate professionals' collaborators, though the official decree outlining these requirements has yet to be published. The decree was mandated by the Council of State after a government condemnation on February 25, 2025, and is expected to be finalized within six months of that decision. By September 30, 2026, the CNTGI, a key real estate industry group, met with the government to refine the final version of the text, with a "final meeting" reportedly planned for October 21, 2026. Despite the expected soon-to-be publication of the decree, the government has not shared details about its content, and the CNTGI, which has been consulted on the text, is bound by confidentiality rules. According to Article 4 of the Hoguet law, the decree is expected to apply to individuals holding an authorization certificate, including salaried negotiators, agents, commercial representatives, property managers, and co-ownership managers. There appears to be an agreement that those who already possess a relevant diploma, such as a BTS in real estate professions, or have at least 18 months of experience, would be exempt from the training. Earlier, professional organizations and major real estate networks had proposed varying training durations, ranging from 14 to 42 hours. However, the 42-hour requirement seems to have been chosen as the standard. The training will need to be validated by a final exam, but it remains unclear whether this exam will be administered by the training organization itself or by an external body such as the CCI (Chambers of Commerce and Industry). It is also uncertain whether the exam must be taken in person or could be completed remotely. Earlier discussions suggested a move toward requiring an in-person component, with another part of the exam possibly conducted via video conference. Recent talks seem to be leaning toward a ban on pre-recorded e-learning modules, but allowing more flexibility in choosing between in-person and video-based formats. The possibility of splitting the training into parts—some completed before starting the job and others after—along with the timeframe for completing the full training, remains a topic of strong debate. Details about the content of the training have not yet been disclosed, but it is clear that it will include a regulatory component covering topics such as the Hoguet law, ethics, and discrimination. It also appears that the core curriculum may include the energy transition. There are still questions about whether specialized training is allowed and the extent of freedom in its content, with some real estate networks pushing for customized training programs. The exact date when the training requirements will come into effect is still unknown. If the new obligation is to be in place by January 1, 2027, it will require swift and coordinated action from real estate professionals and training providers to ensure compliance.