June 2026 | Issue 6

Indiana Referral Fee Disclosure Requirement Takes Effect July 1, 2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, Indiana law requires brokerage companies to provide written disclosure of referral fees when referring customers or prospective clients to another brokerage company. The new requirement, established through HEA 1252, is designed to increase transparency by informing consumers of compensation arrangements before entering into an agency relationship.

To assist members with compliance, the Indiana Association of REALTORS® (IAR) has created a new Referral Fee Disclosure Form (#76) and updated several residential and commercial listing and buyer agency contracts to include referral fee disclosure language. These revised forms will be available July 1 and will carry a July 2026 copyright date.

Key points:

• Written disclosure is required when a referral is made between different brokerage companies.
• Disclosure must be provided at the time of the referral.
• Referrals between brokers under the same Managing Broker are exempt from the state requirement.
• New disclosure language has been added to listing and buyer agency agreements.
• New Form #76 (Referral Fee Disclosure) will be used to document and acknowledge the disclosure.

Members should begin familiarizing themselves with the new form and contract updates to ensure compliance with the law effective July 1.

Please join us in welcoming our newest members to NCIAR!

• Wyatt Good – Collins & Company

We are excited to have you as part of our association and look forward to your involvement and success!

Introducing Our Monthly Affiliate Spotlight!

We will be highlighting one of our outstanding Affiliate members in each newsletter.

This feature is designed to showcase the businesses and professionals who play such an important role in supporting our Association and serving our members.

If you’d like to be considered for an upcoming spotlight, please complete this form and email it to: Athena@nciar.com. We look forward to sharing your story!

Dear Members,

We are currently working on updating the NCIAR website and would love to help showcase you and your business!

As part of this update, you have the opportunity to include an “About Me” section (bio) on your member profile, along with links to your professional platforms. This can include your personal or company website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

If you would like to take advantage of this feature, please email Athena at athena@nciar.com with the following:

• Your “About Me”/bio
• Any links you would like included (website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)

This is a great way to boost your visibility and help others learn more about you and your services.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to updating your profile!

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This checklist is intended to help MLSs, participants, and staff evaluate whether a listing marketed as “Coming Soon” complies with applicable MLS rules and NAR MLS policy. Because “Coming Soon” is not defined by national policy, compliance depends on the listing agreement, marketing activity, and applicable local MLS rules.