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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.
What top real estate agents do that struggling agents don’t
The daily habits of top agents allow them to separate themselves from the competition, so they can thrive in any market, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes.
Anthony Lamacchia had 3 minutes with Trump. This is what he told him

Anthony Lamacchia
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego in July, Lamacchia revealed what he said at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club this year that drew the president’s ire. “He was not happy to hear it,” he told Inman.
AI in real estate: The agent’s guide to the ChatGPT revolution
Master the power and potential of artificial intelligence, and you’ll position yourself for success in the years to come, trainer Terry LeClair writes.
Homesellers fight to keep legal battle with eXp, Weichert alive

AJ Canaria of PlanOmatic
The real estate brokerages want to pause a commission case known as Gibson while they wrap up a different lawsuit. But the Gibson homeseller plaintiffs don’t want their case put on ice.
Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog

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“All low-commission brokers employ at least some competent, experienced agents,” but sellers should comparison shop, according to a new analysis by advocacy group Consumer Policy Center.