A Regulator’s New Year: What Actually Matters Now

January creates a lot of pressure to declare something new. New strategies. New initiatives. New transformations. But the calendar flipping does not reset the work we have already done. The trust challenges did not expire with last year’s board term and leaders. The growing legacy continues, guided by our strategic plan, business plans, and the volunteer/staff teamwork that powers the engine of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.

That’s why we will be focusing not on ...

Passing the Gavel: A Message from 2025 and 2026 Presidents

Serving as 2025 President of ARELLO has been an honor, and I’m grateful for the time, energy, and commitment our members bring to this organization every day. ARELLO works because of volunteers who care deeply about real estate regulation and the responsibility we share to protect the public.

As my term comes to a close, I’m proud to pass the gavel to Wendy Alkire, ARELLO’s 2026 President.

Wendy is a steady, thoughtful leader who understands both the ...

Federal AI Order Signals Shift in Regulatory Authority

Federal involvement in artificial intelligence oversight accelerated in December with the issuance of a White House executive order aimed at establishing a unified national AI policy. The directive reflects growing concern that a rapidly expanding patchwork of state and local AI laws could complicate compliance and undermine national coordination. For state-based licensing and enforcement bodies, including ARELLO members, the order reframes how AI oversight may develop heading into ...

Federal Court Sanctions Highlight Risks of AI in Legal Filings

A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona offers an important reminder about the risks associated with artificial intelligence usage in professional filings. In Mavy v. Commissioner of SSA, the Court reviewed a plaintiff’s Opening Brief that contained citation errors linked to artificial intelligence generated content. After issuing an Order to Show Cause, the Court determined that the filing violated Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil ...

Transparency in a Tech-Driven Marketplace

California’s new disclosure requirement for digitally altered real estate marketing, set to take effect January 1, 2026, reflects a growing policy trend aimed at increasing transparency in property advertising. The law requires agents, brokers, and developers to disclose when listing photos or videos have been digitally modified in a way that could mislead a reasonable consumer. While California is the first state to enact such a rule, its adoption signals a broader shift that real estate ...