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September 16, 2025

Are Your Commission Payments at Risk?

A new joint Advisory from the DRE and DFPI is raising urgent questions about how escrow disburses real estate commissions—and whether common practices could now put brokers and agents at legal risk. If you rely on Commission Disbursement Authorizations (CDAs), this is a must-read breakdown of what changed, what is unclear, and what could put your payments in jeopardy.
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Community

August 25, 2025

YPN Gives Back to the OC Food Bank

PWR’s YPN Committee proudly hosted a volunteer day as part of our Month of Giving initiative, and the turnout was incredible! More than 25 dedicated volunteers from our REALTOR® community came together at the OC Food Bank to make a difference.

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August 25, 2025

Update on CRMLS and NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy Changes

As many readers likely know, NAR updated its CCP policy in March of this year by creating the “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers” that allows for “Delayed Marketing” of a property on the MLS in certain circumstances (the “New policy”). This article will discuss CRMLSs position on the new policy changes and what REALTORS® can expect when using CRMLS on behalf of their clients.

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October 10, 2025

PWReports – September 2025

New Listings decreased 17.4 percent for Single Family homes and 11.5 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes. Pending Sales decreased 42.4 percent for Single Family homes and 42.6 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes. Inventory increased 3.1 percent for Single Family homes and 26.5 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes.

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Professionalism

September 22, 2025

Proper Use of the Public Remarks/Property Description Fields in the MLS

CRMLS Rule 12.5 addresses misuse of the Public Remarks or Property Description Field in the MLS. The rule explains that verbiage in this field should only relate to the description, features, and condition of the property and related amenities. The rule also prohibits offensive/discriminatory language or content that raises safety concerns.

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Legal

September 16, 2025

Are Your Commission Payments at Risk?

A new joint Advisory from the DRE and DFPI is raising urgent questions about how escrow disburses real estate commissions—and whether common practices could now put brokers and agents at legal risk. If you rely on Commission Disbursement Authorizations (CDAs), this is a must-read breakdown of what changed, what is unclear, and what could put your payments in jeopardy.

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Community

August 29, 2025

City Talk with LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang

In this episode of CityTalk, PWR’s Government Affairs Director speaks with LA County Assessor, Jeffery Prang.

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August 25, 2025

YPN Gives Back to the OC Food Bank

PWR’s YPN Committee proudly hosted a volunteer day as part of our Month of Giving initiative, and the turnout was incredible! More than 25 dedicated volunteers from our REALTOR® community came together at the OC Food Bank to make a difference.

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Government Affairs

August 25, 2025

Indoor Heat Ordinance Passes to Keep Renters Cool

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a new ordinance aimed at helping renters in unincorporated areas stay cool during extreme heat. The board approved a measure that mandates landlords maintain indoor temperatures at or below 82°F.

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