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Brokerages should be proactive in creating (and enforcing) AI use policies before they end up in regulatory hot water, advises compliance pro Summer Goralik.

The firm’s new social channel will publish original content daily. Plus, PLACE buys Ardley; Ruuster unveils unified platform; Property Shield, SmartMLS partner.

RealAssist AI aims to help agents save time so they can respond to clients faster. Plus, Tether RE unveils new safety device; IRE, Cotality partner; more.

New research based on dozens of conversations with real estate leaders finds that integration, measurement and adoption matter more than shiny new features.

The deal unites two fraud prevention firms. Plus, Snapdoor joins EXIT program; Land Use Labs launches; Homeward raises capital; SourceRE adds MCP platform.

The new platform incorporates Rechat’s existing Testimonials tool. Plus, CubiCasa, Restb.ai partner; Lofty debuts MCP server; AppFolio revamps Realm-X; more.

Agents must be on the right platforms, be consistent, tell their own stories and “control the controllables,” LOC8 Founder Bobby Kerr says.

The acquisition of Maxwell comes weeks after PLACE’s Radian deal. Plus, S.MPLE 2.0 launches; Property Shield adds MLS partner; Relevate unveils AIMEE; more.

In June, the AI-powered brokerage announced it was taking listings on the search giant national, but the company filed for Chapter 11 earlier this week.

NAR’s latest technology report found that more agents are using AI in 2026, and they’re prioritizing tools that save time and improve client experiences.

AnyProp spent 2 years in development before its September launch. Plus, Inside Real Estate inks deal with Roomvo to enhance listing visualization capabilities.

“House of Rechat” is adding 175 new members each week. Plus, Mainstay absorbs Truelist; ClearCapital launches risk navigator tool; AngelAI to expand; more.

Survey data from 2024-2026 shows that brokerage leaders see AI as increasingly important and are planning to use it for more front- and back-office tasks.

The full transition of Baldwin MLS’s legacy system to the Perchwell platform marks a new milestone for the company as it looks to expand to new markets.

With consumers growing frustrated over AI-altered listing photos, it may behoove agents to start adding disclosures when AI is used — if they don’t already.

Atlas acquired CloseClear.ai, while HomeVestors bought BlueSquIDX. Plus, Opendoor lending division ends beta period; Agent Buddi expands safety lineup; more.

Keller Williams agents are gaining access to Rejig.AI’s marketing tools. Plus, NWMLS adds Cribio-powered search; RealPlus MCP server prepares for launch; more.

An annual survey found that real estate leaders are now more worried about AI risks, including compliance and data security, than they were in 2025.

Both tools target a common challenge for agents. Plus, Land id adds senior execs; a new look for RealReports; Constellation1 unveils seller lead product; more.

REcore Workspace serves as a central hub for agent workflow management. Plus, Realtor.com integrates Opendoor offers; ATTOM adds AI agents; Knock enters Texas.