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  "updated": "June 23, 2026",
  "generated_at": "2026-07-25T22:49:04Z",
  "publisher": "Real Estate Agent AI Index Research Desk",
  "model_name": "Coverage-first authority plan",
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    {
      "step": "Apply the public trust gates",
      "rule": "Require current public production proof, at least the public review minimum, exact entity identity, and source quality before a candidate can enter a team or individual ranking."
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      "step": "Rank qualified candidates by AI Visibility",
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      "step": "Promote featured lists only after stricter gates",
      "rule": "Featured placements require sales proof, review proof, identity clarity, source quality, and enough AI visibility evidence to defend a public rank."
    },
    {
      "step": "Keep monetization downstream",
      "rule": "Consumer lead capture and referral monetization cannot change ranking placement, category labels, badges, or score language."
    }
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