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What the NWMLS settlement really tells us about the future of real estate marketing

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 9:49 am

The industry doesn't have to choose between innovation and transparency or between seller flexibility and equal access, Windermere's OB Jacobi writes.

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Mortgage rates hit 13-month high as Iran conflict rattles bond market

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 9:26 am

Mortgage rates jumped to 6.71 percent this week, as an Iran-conflict-driven bond sell-off pushed Treasury yields sharply higher.

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Compass' settlement, NAR's roadmap, Zillow's lawsuit: Top 5

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 8:56 am

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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Gloria Steinem's NYC apartment: Where feminism found a home

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 8:15 am

Remembering Gloria Steinem through the home that nurtured the feminist movement — where history was made one gathering at a time.

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The cheesecake test: Is this tech actually worth the calories?

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 7:07 am

Real estate loves shiny tech, but does it actually work? Industry leaders separate genuine value from hype in this candid Inman Access panel.

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Winning looks different when your client is 84, not 45

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 1:30 am

The real estate market is aging, and the goals for your clients may look different now. Broker Staci Yesner offers advice on how to measure success when working with seniors.

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Land id wants to be the maps app real estate agents need in CarPlay

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 1:00 am

Land id has launched an Apple CarPlay integration bringing parcel boundaries, owner data and waypoints to agents' dashboards as they drive.

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International capital is looking for local agents. Are you ready?

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 4, 2026, 1:00 am

Your local expertise has global value, team lead Ed Grochowiak writes. Here's how to tap into international real estate investors who need your knowledge.

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Stop the agent recruiting and retention revolving door

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 3, 2026, 3:37 pm

Brokers cannot promise success, but Lori Muller writes that they can create an environment in which committed agents have a real opportunity to succeed.

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AI's next wave isn't about saving time. It's about making money

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: September 3, 2026, 1:45 pm

RealReports is taking its AI-powered platform directly to agents. Troy Palmquist talks with Zach Gorman about how AI can help agents look ahead.

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