Iowa REALTORS® Blog

Iowa REALTORS® is now accepting nominations for the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year Award, one of the Association's highest honors. 

We know how important it is to you to have the most up-to-date and accurate information to be successful in your business. With this in mind, Iowa REALTORS® recently revised a number of standard forms made available to members. 

At Iowa REALTORS® School, we're committed to providing real estate professionals with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed. That's why we're excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new online learning platform on June 30. 

Several new laws impacting property owners and real estate professionals will take effect on July 1, 2026, following action by the Iowa Legislature during the 2026 session.

The most successful REALTORS® understand that earning a license is just the beginning of their professional journey. In an industry shaped by changing laws, evolving technology, shifting market conditions, and consumer expectations, continuing education is one of the best investments you can make in your career.

Iowa REALTORS® is excited to welcome Maria Simonetti to the role of marketing & events coordinator.

Many meaningful partnerships start with a simple connection, and grow into real impact for the community. That’s exactly the story behind Together We Achieve, a non-profit in Cedar Rapids founded by REALTOR® Raymond Siddell. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder for REALTORS® to pause and reflect on their well-being. While real estate can be a deeply rewarding career, it also comes with unique stressors: market uncertainty, inventory challenges, and economic pressures. Even if you love what you do, it’s okay to admit: this job can be stressful.

Give Where You Live. 

That’s the motto Gale Gehling ascribes to each and every day. She believes that if her community thrives, so will her family and her business. 

As communities across Iowa continue exploring solutions to housing supply and affordability challenges, lawmakers revisited accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policy during the 2026 legislative session.

Property tax reform remained one of the most closely watched and complex issues of the session. 

Although the 2026 Iowa Legislative session produced several meaningful policy changes impacting real estate professionals and property owners, a number of high-profile proposals ultimately stalled before reaching the finish line.

The 2026 Iowa Legislative Session included several meaningful updates for REALTORS®, homeowners, and property rights across the state.

For the Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®, giving back isn’t a one-time effort. Each year, the Community Outreach Committee gathers to ask a simple but powerful question: How can we best serve our community right now?

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") Residential Real Estate Reporting Requirement, which took effect on March 1, 2026, has been delayed.