The Compliance Side of Real Estate Media No One Warned You About

Compliance can feel intimidating—but understanding it is becoming more important than ever for both agents and media companies. In this episode of the Spiro Podcast, Shannon Landers and Steve break down the major compliance topics that impact real estate media businesses today. From fair housing and MLS rules to branding, drone regulations, and the growing role AI plays in marketing content, they discuss practical ways media professionals can protect themselves while helping agents stay compliant. The conversation also explores why being “compliance aware” can actually become a competitive advantage and help build stronger relationships with brokerages and clients. Chapter Timestamps 0:00 Episode Open & Introduction 1:10 Shannon Introduces Steve & the Topic 4:05 Why Compliance Matters in Real Estate Media 8:00 The Risks of Ignoring Compliance 13:40 The Four Buckets of Compliance 14:00 Fair Housing Rules & Common Mistakes 18:40 Marketing Language & Compliance Awareness 23:45 MLS Rules, Branding, and Media Restrictions 27:20 Drone Regulations & Part 107 Requirements 34:10 AI, Editing, and Emerging Compliance Concerns 41:50 Best Practices for Media Companies 48:30 Final Thoughts & Why Compliance Awareness Matters Relevant Links Spiro Software Platform: https://www.spiro.media/ Spiro Contact Email: [email protected]