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AnalysisHousing TechnologyOct 12, 20262 min read

eXp ShowGo Showing Fees and Access

Understand eXp ShowGo showing fees, who can access assignments, how open-house coverage differs, and which payment terms to confirm before accepting.

ChecklistHousing TechnologyOct 3, 20265 min read

Real Estate CRM Contact Merges: What Survives?

Before real estate CRM contact merges, verify identity, source attribution, communication preferences, automation behavior, and what you can recover.

AnalysisPolicy & RegulationSep 30, 20264 min read

Dupuis Zillow Ruling: Claims Can Proceed

The Dupuis Zillow ruling lets CRM tying and mortgage-steering claims proceed. The September 28 order did not establish liability or change contracts.

AnalysisHousing TechnologySep 28, 20264 min read

Lofty MCP Server: Verify Read and Write Access

The Lofty MCP server promises authorized AI actions. See what its launch establishes and what brokerages should verify about permissions and audit records.

AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesSep 24, 20263 min read

Orion MLS Access Rollout: Search Before Feeds

The Orion MLS access rollout connects participating California, Nevada and Oregon markets. Check search access, planned feeds and reuse rights.

Data ReportHousing TechnologySep 23, 20264 min read

2026 Realtor Technology Spending Bands

Read 2026 Realtor technology spending bands, survey limits and adoption barriers to compare budgets without mistaking peer spending for a target.

AnalysisHousing TechnologySep 22, 20264 min read

Relevate AIMEE: Check Data Permissions

Relevate AIMEE data permissions need review across embedded chat and external AI access. What MLS and association leaders should verify before enabling it.

AnalysisHousing TechnologySep 15, 20264 min read

Bilt Livly Migration: What to Confirm

Bilt Livly migration details remain open in the launch announcement. What operators should confirm about access, service requests and payment records.

AnalysisHousing TechnologySep 7, 20264 min read

FSBO PACT Beta: Check the Contract Handoff

The FSBO PACT contract handoff needs a clear owner. Verify the memorandum’s legal effect, signatures, state forms and unresolved terms.

Data ReportHousing TechnologyAug 28, 20264 min read

2026 Brokerage AI Risk Survey: Read the Sample

Read the 2026 brokerage AI risk survey with its sample counts, limits and practical vendor questions. Reported concern does not measure losses.

AnalysisHousing TechnologyAug 27, 20264 min read

NWMLS Cribio Search: How Broker Routing Works

NWMLS Cribio search pairs AI discovery with listing broker routing. What Washington firms should know about buyer representation and data limits.

ChecklistHousing TechnologyAug 26, 20264 min read

Property Fraud Alerts: Check Name Matching

Set up property fraud alerts with name matching checks for co-owners, trusts and businesses. Verify county coverage and understand what alerts cannot do.

ChecklistHousing TechnologyAug 22, 20263 min read

Rental Smart Lock Offline Access: What to Check

Check rental smart lock offline access before buying: verify existing PINs, code revocation, battery backup, access logs and staff response plans.