Welcome to Capitol & Market, our all-member source for industry and advocacy news, legal updates, housing market insights, education and professional development opportunities for Indiana REALTORS®.

IAR’s legal forms library is one of our most valuable member resources – helping client relationships and transactions move seamlessly and consistently through closing while reducing broker liability. But with more than 140 forms subject to regular updates and revisions, it’s helpful to have a refresher on some of the commonly-used forms, contractual terms and provisions.

The Legal Department has launched a video series to do just that, starting with the Listing Contract as we head into the heaviest months of new homes hitting the market. In this inaugural video, IAR Senior Staff Counsel Kelly Shonborn focuses on the fact-gathering function of the listing agreement:

While statewide trends are helpful, local market data really drives your business – and IAR’s Housing Hub puts weekly and monthly updates down to the ZIP code level just a few clicks away for IAR members.

If you haven’t used the Housing Hub (or haven’t explored some of the newest features), the next AM Professional Development Webinar Series offers a tutorial on getting the most out of the Hub, offered via Zoom for your convenience.

On Thursday, March 19th at 10:00AM ET, registrants will learn the basics of accessing local market reports and other data resources and how to easily create compelling social media updates, client update emails, slide presentations and more. Register now for the Zoom link and join us next Thursday:

Just after the 2026 session of the Indiana General Assembly wrapped up on the last Friday of February, our Government Affairs team sent this recap of legislative progress on pro-housing priorities – and once again, REALTORS® scored significant victories on behalf of homeowners, real estate consumers and real estate professionals.

If you missed the in-depth edition, here’s a high level summary of our top wins:

We can always use more Hoosiers on NAR committees and positions of influence; it’s important that Indiana is well-represented in the rooms where the future of organized real estate is discussed and shaped. Plus, our members are a wealth of talent, experience and insight that can benefit REALTORS® across the country.

Please consider applying for an NAR assignment that matches your interests and expertise; the application process has changed, so please look over these highlights from NAR. (And note that if you already are involved or have completed an Expertise Profile, you will need to submit updated information for the new system – see below!)

Due to these updates, the committee selection timeline has been adjusted, with applications now set to open on April 1, 2026, and will close on June 24, 2026. Learn more here:

Agenda details and confirmed speakers coming soon!

The annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington DC connect IAR members with Indiana’s congressional delegation to make your voice heard on behalf of Hoosier homeowners and the real estate industry. If you're planning on making the trip to DC in June (the 14th through the 17th), registration opens on Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00PM Eastern (12:00PM Central) at legislative.realtor.

Visit the site for more details; in the meantime, let us know that you'll be registering and can join us at the Indiana delegation reception on Sunday, June 14th from 5:00-7:00PM at Hedy’s Rooftop at the Hotel Zena. Click the button to RSVP:

We lost an hour last weekend...but you still have twelve full hours of Continuing Education to complete before June 30th. Isn't it time to finish up (or get started)?

RECP’s online, on demand member benefit CE package is already included in your IAR dues and is available now by clicking or scanning below. (IAR members, log in to RECP and do not purchase the 12-hour member benefit courses. Email info@recp.org for help logging in.)