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Every Friday, Inman Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounds up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Here’s this week’s Top 5 as chosen by our readers.
P.S. Don’t miss The Download, our weekly column that breaks down one of the week’s top stories and equips you with what you’ll need to meet next Monday head-on.
MLS PIN deal wins court approval after DOJ backs off — for now
The $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September.
The farming framework: A proven system for listing-driven growth
Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro needing to regain momentum, geographic farming isn’t just a marketing tactic — it’s a foundation, Jimmy Burgess writes.
9 ways to show clients you appreciate them this summer
Don’t go silent this summer. Reach out to past clients, and show them you care with these strategies from coach Darryl Davis.
Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses
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In 2024, investors drove 11 percent of all U.S. home sales — the highest share in more than two decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com.
NAR: The settlement didn’t kill procuring cause
NAR Senior Counsel Matt Troiani addresses NAR’s Professional Standards Forum at the Realtors Legislative Meetings in Washington D.C. on June 3, 2025
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group.
