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60-minute video system to lead gen and build trust: Now Streaming

Marketing expert Katie Lance shares a simple strategy for generating leads and building trust without a significant time investment.

Lofty launches AI tool to turn CRM contacts into seller leads

Lofty launches Homeowner Agent, an AI tool that identifies seller intent in CRM databases and automates lead nurturing to help agents win more listings.

Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

NWMLS blasts Compass’ ‘Orwellian’ listing strategy in new legal filing

NWMLS is escalating its legal battle with Compass, filing federal counterclaims that accuse the brokerage of a deceptive listings strategy.

Job cuts climb in March, with AI emerging as a growing factor

U.S. job cuts rose in March, and AI emerged as a key driver, while layoffs spread across industries and hiring rebounded on seasonal demand.

NAR cuts volunteer committees, tightens application processes

The National Association of Realtors is eliminating eight volunteer committees, while tightening guidelines for who can apply to serve on the ones that remain — the first phase of a broader governance overhaul tied to its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan.

New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme

Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions.

Discover your favorite home style with this quiz

Not sure what your favorite architectural style is called? This one-minute quiz will help you figure it.

NAR thought home sales would spike this year. Not anymore, thanks to volatile mortgage rates

The market reaction to Trump’s war in Iran sent mortgage rates sharply higher. NAR will revise its bullish 14 percent sales jump as a result.

‘Coming soon’ was a good idea. What we’ve done to it isn’t

Coach Darryl Davis writes that an honest assessment of how "coming soon" status is being used to undermine seller choice is essential for building trust with consumers.

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