Compass, Zillow and the latest moves: Inman’s Top 5

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.

Understanding the role of AI in the real estate landscape: Streaming

Katie Lance highlights the online shift in AI-driven search and the importance of consistent social media content for visibility.

Real estate group owner arrested on federal gun, drug trafficking, money laundering charges

Sam Stair, owner of S2 Real Estate Group, has been accused of renting homes and apartments to drug traffickers for use as "stash houses" and "trap houses," according to a criminal complaint.

Sold in a week or sitting for months: The market’s growing divide

In the fastest markets, more than 1 in 3 homes sell within a week. In the slowest, listings sit for months, Zillow's latest data finds.