Taking sides on coming-soon listings: Inman’s 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....
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CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images
"As discussed above, Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to," CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement....
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The U.S. is still short millions of homes — and builders can’t close the gap
Efforts to loosen building regulations have gained steam, but housing supply is still falling short thanks in part to challenges related to financing. ...
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This startup wants to be the brain of every real estate office
BrokerBot is building a brokerage-wide AI assistant designed to automate transactions, coordinate workflows and reshape the role of real estate agents....
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Buyers agents are more valuable in today’s listing landscape
The era of the single, unified real estate marketplace — where every available home was findable in one place — is behind us, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's what's next....
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‘AI cannot read the room’: Agents weigh in on the promise and limits of artificial intelligence
Inman talked to real estate pros from around the country to find out how they're using AI and what limitations the technology faces....
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Real estate’s problem isn’t transparency. It’s interpretation
Buyers have more access to data than ever before, new Inman contributor Deb Siefkin writes. What they don’t have is clarity on what the data actually means....
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Here’s what can go wrong when using AI instead of an agent
AI is good at structured answers in predictable environments, but real estate is full of unpredictability, Tatiana Zagorovski writes. That’s where expertise lives....
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Fannie Mae move could bring crypto buyers into the market
Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time, a move that could bring digital assets further into mainstream home financing....
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How customer experience breaks down in the smallest moments
Earn real trust and create a legacy by ensuring your clients feel like they're in good hands from their first conversation with you, Christine Carlo George writes....
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