PolicySource: NAR (industry association)
Senate bill would lock in independent-contractor status for real estate agents
Original headline: “Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Independent Contractor Status for Real Estate Pros” — NAR (industry association), Oct 6, 2026
NAR reports that Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis introduced the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, which would treat qualifying agents as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, matching how the tax code already treats them. A House companion bill, H.R. 3495, has already advanced out of committee, and NAR says 89% of its members work as independent contractors.
Our take (opinion & analysis, not reporting)
Nothing changes yet; it's a bill, not law, so watch whether the House and Senate versions move before relying on it. Your CRM and marketing tools stay your own expense as an independent contractor either way.
Online discussion: no notable public discussion found yet (checked Oct 12, 2026).