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Realtors Convene in Washington to Discuss AI Regulation and Liability
On June 15, 2026, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. became the epicenter of a pivotal conversation for the real‑estate industry. A room full of REALTORS® gathered for a session titled "AI Innovation, Real Estate and Regulation: A Candid Discussion about AI Regulation," part of the REALTORS Legislative Meetings. The event was chaired by Cyndee Haydon, the 2026 Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Regulatory Issues Forum and a Broker Associate with Future Home Realty’s Sandbars to Sunsets Team.
The day began with a fireside chat between Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Caitlin Vannoy, NAR’s Director of Legal Advocacy. Kratsios outlined the administration’s push for a unified national AI framework, stressing the potential benefits of AI for small businesses, including independent real‑estate agents. Haydon, who moderated the discussion, emphasized that REALTORS® members are seeking clear, practical guidance to adopt AI tools while protecting their clients and businesses.
Next, a panel moderated by Sipho Simela, CEO of Matrix Rental Solutions, tackled the thorny issue of developer‑versus‑deployer liability. Panelists—Adam Thierer of the R Street Institute, Travis Hall of the Center for Democracy and Technology, and Erin Stumpf, NAR Regulatory Issues Forum Vice‑Chair—examined roughly 1,800 state‑level AI legislative measures currently active, the federal preemption debate surrounding the proposed Great American AI Act, and how liability for AI‑generated content or recommendations will shape the use of automated valuation models, listing‑description generators, client‑communication platforms, and transaction‑management systems.
The forum drew a standing‑room crowd, underscoring the urgency felt by real‑estate professionals nationwide as AI tools become integral to daily practice. Haydon noted that the forum provided a direct line to policymakers and clarified the evolving regulatory landscape. She also mentioned her role as founder of the AI That’s Easy Implementers Club, a professional‑development program that helps agents build AI‑powered marketing and business systems.
The Great American AI Act, a 269‑page bipartisan draft released in early June 2026, proposes federal preemption of state AI laws for large frontier developers and mandates twice‑yearly third‑party audits. Its passage would affect how real‑estate firms deploy AI solutions that rely on large‑scale data sets. Meanwhile, the administration’s national AI framework aims to establish consistent standards across states.
In summary, the June 15 session delivered REALTORS® members a clearer view of the regulatory environment surrounding AI. The forum highlighted the need for definitive liability frameworks, the impact of state and federal legislation, and the importance of industry‑specific guidance. As the Great American AI Act moves through Congress and the administration continues to refine its national AI framework, REALTORS® members will need to monitor developments closely to ensure compliance while leveraging AI to enhance service delivery.
The day began with a fireside chat between Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Caitlin Vannoy, NAR’s Director of Legal Advocacy. Kratsios outlined the administration’s push for a unified national AI framework, stressing the potential benefits of AI for small businesses, including independent real‑estate agents. Haydon, who moderated the discussion, emphasized that REALTORS® members are seeking clear, practical guidance to adopt AI tools while protecting their clients and businesses.
Next, a panel moderated by Sipho Simela, CEO of Matrix Rental Solutions, tackled the thorny issue of developer‑versus‑deployer liability. Panelists—Adam Thierer of the R Street Institute, Travis Hall of the Center for Democracy and Technology, and Erin Stumpf, NAR Regulatory Issues Forum Vice‑Chair—examined roughly 1,800 state‑level AI legislative measures currently active, the federal preemption debate surrounding the proposed Great American AI Act, and how liability for AI‑generated content or recommendations will shape the use of automated valuation models, listing‑description generators, client‑communication platforms, and transaction‑management systems.
The forum drew a standing‑room crowd, underscoring the urgency felt by real‑estate professionals nationwide as AI tools become integral to daily practice. Haydon noted that the forum provided a direct line to policymakers and clarified the evolving regulatory landscape. She also mentioned her role as founder of the AI That’s Easy Implementers Club, a professional‑development program that helps agents build AI‑powered marketing and business systems.
The Great American AI Act, a 269‑page bipartisan draft released in early June 2026, proposes federal preemption of state AI laws for large frontier developers and mandates twice‑yearly third‑party audits. Its passage would affect how real‑estate firms deploy AI solutions that rely on large‑scale data sets. Meanwhile, the administration’s national AI framework aims to establish consistent standards across states.
In summary, the June 15 session delivered REALTORS® members a clearer view of the regulatory environment surrounding AI. The forum highlighted the need for definitive liability frameworks, the impact of state and federal legislation, and the importance of industry‑specific guidance. As the Great American AI Act moves through Congress and the administration continues to refine its national AI framework, REALTORS® members will need to monitor developments closely to ensure compliance while leveraging AI to enhance service delivery.
