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Appeals, agency and appointments: It’s Inman’s Top 5

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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.

And don’t miss The Download, our weekly column that breaks down one of the top stories of the week and equips you with what you’ll need to meet next Monday head-on.

Buyer appeals Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

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The franchisors are not required to implement the business practice changes they agreed to until after the appeals process.

7 things top listing agents know before every listing appointment

Are you really prepared for that listing appointment? Jimmy Burgess shares the things you need to know before you knock on the door.

Industry watchers are sounding the alarm about Microsoft’s Bing Real Estate, a site that for months has been reposting listings from Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin without explanation.

Commission disclosure platform aims to sidestep NAR, MLS rules

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Nesthook claims it allows agents to ‘communicate commission amounts while remaining fully compliant with settlement requirements.’ Whether it runs afoul of the new rules remains unclear.

Will dual agency become common after NAR’s settlement?

Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as “double ending.”