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Mortgage and credit experts explain what buyers, sellers, and agents should expect from the Iran war's impact — and what to do now. buff.ly/BqsIRKY

New contributor Michael Krein, president of the REO Broker’s Association, says agents need to start paying attention to how credit-stressed consumers are right now. buff.ly/bUqRrot

Strong agents don’t just react when problems arise, coach Verl Workman writes. They align expectations before the stress hits. buff.ly/jddu69L

MRED going national is not innovation, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is the beginning of the end of the guardrails provided by local MLSs. buff.ly/WmfZORY

If AI gave you 10 hours back this week, Jason Waugh asks, what would you do with them? Be sure you're investing those hours where they'll compound. buff.ly/y7yeGlA

AI data centers are edging out apartments as the development Americans least want next door. Nearly half of U.S. residents oppose construction of an AI data center in their neighborhood, while 38 percent support it, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey. buff.ly/nv6DYyQ

Two of the nation's largest independent brokerages are joining forces on a multi-year marketing partnership — and say the model could offer a blueprint for other independents facing consolidation pressure. inman.com/2026/05/04/bro…

The Fed held rates on Wednesday in its most divided vote in decades. Three dissenters say the Iran oil shock has changed the math. buff.ly/TJLcqEa

Century 21, Engel & Völkers, eXp Realty and other industry brands all made moves last week amid continuing consolidation. buff.ly/Ed3gH3C

No one is being forced to switch tech platforms. But both Compass and the Real Brokerage face incentives to persuade. buff.ly/pGSaVEs

The platforms are done being passive about what gets rewarded. Instagram is restricting reposts, Meta is tightening partnership content standards and new research is poking holes in the demographic targeting assumptions most agents are still operating on. buff.ly/Ei1EzaT

As the story behind the merger continues to unfold, Inman is bringing you news from all angles to help you make sense of the changes. buff.ly/jDlFvbd

Alloy Advisors' Amit Kulkarni compares Real-REMAX, Compass-Anywhere and Rocket Companies to determine who made the best deal. buff.ly/wNtedFd

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Maverick Real Estate founder Jesse Garcia unpacks a statement most people in the industry are afraid to say: A lot of brokerages simply shouldn’t exist. buff.ly/vJViiJ5

Why the customer experience is becoming the real competitive advantage. buff.ly/BkQrPVV

Most agents are waiting for a breakthrough moment, Jimmy Burgess writes, but business is built by the small decisions you make every single day. buff.ly/l9W6gSu

AI adoption in real estate is rising, but many agents — especially women — are being left behind as complex tools limit real-world impact. buff.ly/SsbL6DA

See which cities have swung the most toward homebuyers since 2022 — and which have quietly become tougher for them. buff.ly/71USLf1

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. buff.ly/0Py1soQ

The deal, which execs said is expected to close in the second half of 2026, still requires approval from shareholders and regulators. buff.ly/XpkTfTz