C.A.R.’s Legal team has published its annual New Laws chart, highlighting the most important new laws affecting REALTORS® and the real estate industry that will go into effect in 2026. To ensure compliance in the new year, consult the full chart at https://on.car.org/4ihF3O0 (must be signed in to view).

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For Sale by Owner transactions just hit an all-time low — and sellers are overwhelmingly turning to REALTORS instead. The latest NAR 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows that only 5% of homeowners sold their homes on their own this year, down from last year’s record low of 7%. Meanwhile, a record-breaking 91% of sellers used a real estate agent. Why the shift? Higher sales prices: FSBO homes sold for a median of 18% below agent-assisted transactions. Less stress, fewer mistakes:...