Building Confidence in Governance: Where Can Members Contribute?

At ARELLO®, we’re fortunate to have an engaged membership that asks smart questions and stays curious about how we operate. We are going through a lot of organizational changes this year, and ARELLO is growing and changing as a result. Growth and change can be painful sometimes. Questions like, “Why aren’t board packets public?” or “Why can’t members speak during board meetings?” come from a good place and create an opportunity to explain how every member’s voice can have the greatest ...

Agentic AI: Why Regulators Should Be Paying Attention

The conversations around artificial intelligence have been gaining speed over the last few years — and in 2025, we’ve officially hit a turning point. I bring this up because it is a critical piece to ARELLO’s strategic plan that was implemented in 2024. The lines are being set to why state regulators should be paying attention to this and your leadership teams are focusing on how we will understand and regulate it.

Not long ago, AI meant predictive search engines or voice assistants. ...

Indiana Expands Oversight of Brokers and CE Compliance

Real estate professionals in Indiana will face updated regulatory requirements beginning July 1, 2025, as House Bill 1347 takes effect. One of the most notable changes is a new mandate for the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) to conduct random audits of 1–10% of licensed brokers annually to confirm compliance with continuing education (CE) requirements.

The audits are a response to growing concerns over inconsistent CE participation and the need for greater accountability. ...

MV Realty Ordered to Cancel 40-Year Listing Agreements in Florida

A Florida court has delivered a major decision that’s sending ripples through the real estate world. MV Realty, a company known for offering homeowners small upfront cash payments in exchange for exclusive listing rights lasting up to 40 years, has been ordered to cancel thousands of these long-term agreements across the state. The ruling follows growing concerns from regulators, lawmakers, and consumer advocates who have labeled the company’s practices deceptive and potentially harmful to ...

Massachusetts Enacts Standalone Disclosure Requirement for Home Inspections

In a move designed to strengthen buyer protections in today’s competitive real estate market, Massachusetts has enacted a new law requiring sellers and their agents to provide a standalone disclosure affirming a buyer’s right to a home inspection. The rule, is part of the state’s broader Affordable Homes Act; a direct response to the increasing number of buyers waiving inspections in bidding wars, sometimes with costly consequences.

Unlike traditional disclosures that are embedded in ...