Association of Real Estate License Law Officials

Regulation is the foundation of a fair, transparent, and trusted real estate industry. ARELLO® unites regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to set licensing standards, promote accountability, and uphold consumer protection. We provide guidance on real estate laws, support regulatory enforcement, and maintain industry integrity across jurisdictions. Strong oversight is essential to a thriving real estate market — ARELLO® ensures the foundation is in place. Learn more: arello.org.

New month, new Boundaries. Scammers, rent caps, licensing battles … real estate regulation isn’t slowing down. Catch the heat regulators are facing now at arello.org.

What does regulatory excellence look like? Over the next few weeks, we’re spotlighting 2024 ARELLO® Award recipients who raised the bar in education, communication, and fair housing. First up: The Louisiana Real Estate Commission, winner of the 2024 Newsletter Award for their total rebrand of Boundary Lines. 🏆 Submissions for the 2025 ARELLO® Awards are open through June 30. Show us what you’re proud of at arello.org/programs/awards.

The Real Estate Industry Has Been Asking… What exactly is a private listing network? Who benefits? Who’s left out? What comes next? For the first time, regulatory, legal, and industry leaders came together to bring clarity to one of real estate’s most complex issues - and you can watch the full conversation now. 🎥 Watch the full panel replay ⬇️

There’s just one week left to submit your application for ARELLO® leadership! President-Elect, Treasurer, and Board of Directors: arello.org/member/nominat… ARELLO® Foundation Board of Trustees: arello.org/member/nominat…

🏆 Know someone doing outstanding work in real estate regulation? Nominate them today! ARELLO® Award Nominations are now open for: 🔎 Investigator of the Year 🗣️ Communication 📚 Education 🏘️ Fair Housing Deadline: Monday, June 30 Submit your nomination at arello.org/programs/award…

🗞️ The May issue of Boundaries is here. Licensing fights. Housing rights. New insights. Members can what’s shaking up real estate regulation at arello.org.

Texas Senate Bill 2713 highlights a core truth: state licensure—not trade association membership—is the true standard for practice. Regardless of private membership policies, state real estate commissions remain the point of entry into the profession and the primary authority on public protection. 🔗 inman.com/2025/04/29/nar…

Why support the ARELLO® Foundation? Because every dollar fuels research, innovation, and public education to strengthen real estate regulation—and protect consumers. The $25 in ’25 campaign is your chance to join a growing community of leaders advancing the industry through education and research. Thank you to all who have already donated! Want to see your name on this list of donors? Donate $25 today: arello.org/arello-foundat…

Ready to take the stage at the 2025 ARELLO® Annual Conference? We’re looking for engaging speakers and panelists to share bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and real-world experience with real estate regulators from across the nation. Think you have a session that belongs in Miami this September? Submit your proposal by May 15! Apply now: surveymonkey.com/r/arellocfp

As part of ARELLO®’s Operation Outreach, CEO Jessica Hickok had the pleasure of visiting Oregon to strengthen ties with both the Oregon Real Estate Agency and Oregon REALTORS®. A special thank you to Commissioner Steve Strode and Oregon REALTORS® CEO Jenny Pakula for the warm welcome and generous hospitality. Your commitment to collaboration and innovation in real estate regulation embodies exactly what Operation Outreach is all about.

We’re closing out the 2025 ARELLO® Mid-Year Meeting with a powerful message during Fair Housing Month. Laurie Benner, Associate Vice President of Housing and Community Development at the National Fair Housing Alliance, is joining us to highlight what equity, access, and accountability look like in today’s housing landscape. We’re grateful to continue the conversation with Laurie after connecting on the ARELLO® + Zillow webinar earlier this year. #ARELLO

This week, Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) team members are focusing on ways to grow their knowledge and help Tennesseans while attending several exciting, informative sessions at the 2025 @ARELLOHQ Mid-Year Meeting! Questions about a license? Contact us today!

Thank you to James Dwiggins, CEO of NextHome, for joining us at the 2025 ARELLO® Mid-Year Meeting and sharing valuable insights on protecting today’s real estate consumers. #ARELLO

Decades of leadership. One powerful conversation. The Administrator Panel unites ARELLO® Past Presidents for a discussion on lessons learned, evolving challenges, and what’s ahead for real estate regulation. Thank you to our panelists for helping administrators across the industry level up: • Miriam Baer, 2017 ARELLO® President (North Carolina Real Estate Commission) • Erik Wisner, 2023 ARELLO® President (Kansas Real Estate Commission) • MiChell Bird, 2022 ARELLO® President (Idaho Real Estate Commission) • Moderated by Anne Petit, 2019 ARELLO® President (formerly Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing) #ARELLO

Today’s Private Listing Network Fireside Chat brought real perspective to a complex issue. Robert Reffkin (Compass) and Rebecca Jensen (Midwest Real Estate Data) joined ARELLO® President Janet Thoren and CEO Jessica Hickok for a discussion on private listing networks, competition, transparency, and what it all means for regulators. These are the conversations that need to happen—and the 2025 ARELLO® Mid-Year Meeting is where they do. #ARELLO

Our Board of Directors met today to shape the future of ARELLO®. Interested in serving? Join the Nominating Committee for a Leadership Info Session on May 2 at 1 PM CST. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The Real Estate Practices Panel tackled the biggest issues facing regulators today—commission changes, buyer agreements, fair housing, AI, and more. Thank you to our panelists for sharing their perspectives and experience: Matt Ritchie, Louisiana Real Estate Commission Scott Breidenbach, North Dakota Real Estate Commission Leslie Lerner, Texas Real Estate Commission John Rinehart, South Carolina Real Estate Commission #ARELLO

Fast-paced, interactive, and full of practical takeaways—the Affiliate & Member Exchange dug into how ARELLO® Affiliate Members work alongside real estate commissions. Big thanks to the Affiliate Members who helped us level up the conversation: 📝 Ho Mun, PSI 📖 Tina Lapp, Colibri Real Estate 💼 Cindy Rice Grissom, Rice Insurance Services Center #ARELLO

What does the future of real estate education look like? That’s the question on the table at today’s Education Issues Roundtable. At the 2025 Mid-Year Meeting, ARELLO® members are working to elevate standards across jurisdictions. Thank you to Jennifer Wheeler of the Texas Real Estate Commission and Melissa Ferguson of the Idaho Real Estate Commission for leading today’s conversation! #ARELLO

Compliance insights with real-world impact. Summer Goralik takes the stage at the 2025 ARELLO® Mid-Year Meeting with a timely session on strategy, enforcement, and what it means to level up as a regulator. #ARELLO