Opinion
Compliant communication requires awareness and commitment
The agents who thrive in 2026 will be the ones who close deals without legal exposure
Troy Palmquist and compliance expert Summer Goralik point out red flags to watch for
Opinion
HUD Secretary Scott Turner shares how new policies simplify processes, reduce financing costs and strengthen the housing market for a more effective FHA-insured lending process
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
Summer Goralik examines practices drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny, putting questionable, and potentially unlawful, incentives between brokers and escrow back in the spotlight
From changes to industry rules and regulations to economic hurdles and more, these are the biggest challenges you're facing right now and your plans for tackling them
We wanted to know what jitters, hiccups and horror stories you encountered (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed. Here's what you said
Consumers will learn of the commission settlement via a website, emails and postcards. Claims from homesellers hoping to claim some of the settlement money are due by next May
Be familiar with the responsibilities surrounding the laws, and comply with them
Local shareholder organizations can use funds for lobbying or dedicated government affairs staff
Most states allow felons to become licensed real estate agents, but they must plead their case