January ICAAR Update | New Disclosure Rules, Fraud Alerts & 2026 Events You Can’t Miss

In the first ICAAR Update of 2026, President Jared Ruth and CEO Megan Flewellyn break down key regulatory changes, introduce new fraud prevention tools, and spotlight some of the biggest upcoming events and opportunities for REALTORS® in our region.Here’s what’s inside:Updated Residential Disclosure Requirement: All seller disclosures must now include information on known lead service water lines (effective Jan 1, 2026)New Fraud Prevention Tool: ICAAR’s Suspicious Activity Report and shared spreadsheet help REALTORS® track and report real estate scams targeting vacant land and out-of-state owners1105 Project Returns: Volunteer at the Iowa City Free Lunch Program on Jan 29 or donate ingredients — it's a great way to give back and connectTop Producer Panel (Feb 24): Sponsored by Hills Bank, this Q&A-style lunch event features four of ICAAR’s best — a must-attend for agents at all levelsIowa REALTORS® Capitol Conference (Feb 3–5): Hill Visit Day is Feb 4 — meet legislators and advocate for the future of real estate in IowaWeekly Legislative Zoom Calls: Every Monday at 9:30 AM throughout session — stay updated on the bills that affect your business🗓️ Ready to kick off 2026 strong? Visit icaar.org to register for events, volunteer opportunities, and continuing education.