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Washington agents now face limits on private listings

Washington SB 6091 now requires broad public marketing of residential listings, with a health or safety exception for sellers.

Compass Says Washington State’s Ban on Private Listings Doesn’t Forbid Its ‘Private Exclusives’

Compass says that its Private Exclusives and Coming Soon listings "are fully compliant with the new law."

NAR spells out broker duties for office exclusives, pre-marketing

NAR published new guidance clarifying what agents and brokers must explain and disclose when sellers choose an office exclusive or pre-marketing listing, plus rules on active-listi...

Pre-market, office exclusive listings guidance underway, NAR says

The new recommendations will cover marketing strategies, disclosure forms, CCP compliance assessments and state-level legislation, among other topics.

NAR’s pre-market guidance stresses broker responsibility

Sellers decide their listing’s level of exposure, NAR says. But brokers should explain how each option serves their best interest — and get disclosures signed.

Real Brokerage tops 35,000 agents across U.S. and Canada

Real Brokerage passed 35,000 agents, added 3,200 in H1 2026, and says it has a presence in all 50 states and Canada.

Real Estate's Toughest Recruiting Question? The CE Shop Brings Brokers and Agents to the Same Table to Answer It

Free May 28th Webinar Digs Deep on What is Driving Agent Recruiting and Brokerage Decisions in 2026

NAR guidance clarifies office exclusive listings, MLS rules

NAR guidance details office exclusive listings, pre marketing statuses, disclosures, and CCP rules requiring MLS entry within one business day.

Every Broker-Dealer Tracks Completion, But Almost Nobody Tracks Readiness

A.D. Banker offers a defined Series licensing path by adding Series 52 and Series 24 exam preparation; creating a single, FINRA- and MSRB-aligned platform covering first exam to pr...

Sellers are only making a 'choice' if they know all the facts

Brokerages are allowed to benefit from a deal — but fiduciary duty requires full disclosure, including unbiased data on the downsides of private listings.

Connecticut governor signs bill restricting private listings

Agents working with sellers must make listings “available to the general public” concurrent with any public marketing, such as lawn signs or social media posts.

Are brokers and real estate agents covered under RERA Act? Here’s what the law says

Navigating the property market? The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, mandates registration for agents dealing with registered projects. This ensures transparency...

Google listing ads raise questions about IDX licensing

Google’s nationwide listing ads using HouseCanary MLS feeds are prompting questions about IDX licensing and MLS broker consent.

Ex-Real Estate Sales Directors Barred From Using Secrets

Former sales directors, accused by a real estate broker serving the South of participating in a corporate raid and trade secret heist that siphoned millions in sales volume, agreed...

For real estate to be a true profession, we must first raise the bar

Agents help clients with one of the most significant financial and legal transactions of their lives, yet the industry requires minimal standards for licensure.

8 best Florida real estate schools for 2026

We rigorously reviewed the best online real estate schools in Florida to help you launch a new career with ease and confidence.

Global Brokerage The Agency Launches Office in Incline Village, Nevada

Premier Lake Tahoe Market Becomes Firm's Third Nevada Office LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency is proud to grow its footprint...

Bright’s new rules aim to provide ‘more options,’ ‘more control’

The forthcoming listing status options — Registered, Office Exclusive, Coming Soon and Active — align with the MLS’s “Brokers FIRST” strategy introduced in May.

Administrative Rules Update Brings Clarity to Brokerage Agreement Timing

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met recently and approved an update to the Administrative Rules (Rules) under the Illinois Real Estate License Act (Act). The rev...

Realty Rival, Directors Barred From Poaching Brokerage Staff

Two former sales directors for a real estate brokerage must stop recruiting former coworkers for a rival company that hired them, North Carolina's business court has said, finding...

Colorado Requires Home Equity Investment Company to Comply with State Consumer Lending Laws

Washington’s new private listings law ‘purposefully vague’

The real estate marketing law, which took effect June 11, would seem to prohibit Compass Private Exclusives — but the brokerage interprets it differently.

Rechat opens platform to brokerages; Land id integrates Canva

Brokers and teams can now build custom apps via Rechat. Plus, Lofty opens transaction portal; MetroList debuts ‘nora’; John L. Scott launches AI search; more.

eXp World completes AGNT name change, relocates to Texas

AGNT finalizes eXp World rebrand and Texas redomestication, citing Texas fiduciary rules that consider agents.