Colorado brokers must use new form in latest push for disclosure

Brokers must obtain “informed consent” to share clients’ confidential information after regulators change a long-standing form in Colorado. Continue reading

California Association of Realtors leans into referral fee transparency

CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements. Continue reading

The California Association of Realtors has a new leadership team

In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles. Continue reading

Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download

As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it’s time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it’s right for your sellers. Continue reading

Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR

Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman. Continue reading

A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?

Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It’s a brave new world, and it begins this weekend. Continue reading

2024 Inman Innovator Awards finalists unveiled ahead of ICLV

Awarded since 1998, the Inman Innovator Awards honor the thought leaders making new visions of real estate a reality. Winners will be announced live at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug 1. Continue reading

Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements

New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer. Continue reading

DOJ inquiry delays settlement-related document rollout at CAR

The California Association of Realtors postponed the release of 21 forms this week after receiving feedback from members — and an inquiry from the U.S. Department of Justice. Continue reading

7 women share their top a-ha moments from WomanUP! 2024

Since 2017, WomanUP! has been helping women in real estate come together to learn, share expertise and lift each other up. This year was no exception. Here are attendees’ top takeaways. Continue reading