Two Ears & One Mouth - Use Them in That Order

As we wrap a successful Mid-Year Meeting in San Diego, I’m reminded of the value of strong leadership and even stronger listening. ARELLO®’s momentum continues because we create space for meaningful conversation, even when those conversations are complex — or sometimes, a little contentious.

Private Listing Networks (PLNs) have rapidly moved to the forefront of industry debate, touching on sensitive issues of market access, consumer choice, and regulatory oversight. At our Mid-Year ...

DOJ launches Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, eyes impact on housing and licensing

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a new Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force aimed at identifying state and federal laws that create unnecessary barriers to free market competition. Housed within the Antitrust Division, the Task Force will focus on rolling back regulations that hinder small businesses, entrepreneurship, and consumer choice, with a particular emphasis on sectors like housing, transportation, and healthcare.

Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater ...

Florida legislature proposes elimination of Florida Real Estate Commission

A controversial bill in the Florida Legislature proposes to dissolve the Florida Real Estate Commission, shifting oversight powers to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

HB1461 was initially introduced on February 28, 2025 as a 196-page bill, initially proposing cuts to only eleven state departments and boards. On April 7, the bill was amended ...

Federal Reserve Bank weighs in on à la carte commissions

Is the à la carte commission the answer to the real estate commission structure debates? A report from the Federal Reserve Bank shows growing interest in à la carte real estate commissions, where buyers and sellers pay only for specific services instead of a bundled rate.

In a recent economic brief, Borys Grochulski and Zhu Wang of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond brief writes the following:

“Implementing such a cost-based compensation system does not mean that ...

Tennessee continues free real estate licensee program for students

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) opened applications for its High School Senior Licensing Program’s second year. Approximately 150 qualifying high school seniors can complete the required 90 hours of pre-licensing education at no cost and potentially begin their real estate careers upon graduation.

TREC has partnered with Kaplan to create a program that includes: (1) 60-Hour Real Estate Principles Online Course, (2) 30-Hour New Affiliates Online Course, (3) Interactive Study ...