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Top Producer review: Features, pricing & alternatives

Sep 22, 2026 · 3:21 PM Sara Stover HousingWire

How Top Producer’s real estate CRM, lead generation, nurturing, marketing & predictive analytics tools can help grow your business.

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Real estate prospecting: 18 proven strategies to supercharge your business

Sep 22, 2026 · 3:18 PM Ashley Harwood, Emile L'Eplattenier HousingWire

Generate new clients and grow your business exponentially using these proven, proactive prospecting ideas

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8 ways to expand your sphere of influence in real estate in 2026

Sep 22, 2026 · 3:10 PM Kayla Lee, Gina Baker HousingWire

Kayla Lee is an agent with SERHANT. in New York City. She shares her tips for building your sphere of influence in real estate.

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Zillow wants RESPA case tossed for good

Sep 22, 2026 · 2:56 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Portal argues plaintiffs still fail to plead RESPA and WCPA claims after a July dismissal allowed amendment

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Realtors use AI more often, NAR 2026 tech report finds

Sep 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

75% of AI users write listing descriptions with it, and only 12% say they do not use AI and do not plan to

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Relevate launches AIMEE AI assistant for MLSs, associations

Sep 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

New MCP connection supports Claude and ChatGPT, letting authorized users query real-time Relevate data without exports

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MAVERIX adds Kyle Hunter as strategic advisor

Sep 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

MAVERIX advises proptech companies, brokerages and other real estate organizations

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Housing Market Spotlight: Why new listings and pending sales matter before inventory moves

Sep 22, 2026 · 12:32 PM Rachel Bader, HW Data HousingWire

With mortgage rates above 7%, new listings are outpacing pending sales as we watch to see whether housing inventory follows

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Compass launches ‘See It First’ as part of Compass.com redesign

Sep 22, 2026 · 12:15 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Brokerage conglomerate cites 56% year over year Compass.com traffic growth in August 2026 as it launches a national ad push

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Housing Industry News

Condo approval policies should balance prudent underwriting and affordability

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:59 AM Kelly Welch HousingWire

Industry groups estimate 60% to 80% of condo originations used limited reviews before the Aug. 3 change

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