Inman Intel: Insights & Research
An increasing uncertainty among real estate agents in March runs in opposition to brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel they still view the National Association of Realtors positively
Inman Intel Index Highlights
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Anywhere agents who responded to Intel's survey in January said their brokerage has announced it will be switching to Compass tech platforms. Another 39% said their brokerage has not provided guidance on this yet.
40%
of agent respondents in January said they had negotiated compensation with at least one recent buyer — a share that has dipped in recent months but remains higher than at any point before May.
1 in 3
agent respondents in January said their buyer pipelines were worse off than the same time last year, down from nearly 1 in 2 October
55%
of brokerage leaders surveyed in January told Intel they were concerned about the state of the economy. That's as low as any point since the U.S. announced a wide array of reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports in April.
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Anxiety around commissions leaped to the top of the worries brokerage leaders face, pushing down concerns around inventory and competition, according to Inman Intel Index survey results
In the face of a March 25 report that the company conspired to keep rents above market, the property management software firm is forging ahead with innovations rooted in AI
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Photographer responsible for capturing some of the industry's most notable events and people is now part of LeadingRE's global partner list
Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to 'the better and best agents'
A $418M settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears
The company referenced a pending legal settlement that could change the way agents and brokerages make money, emphasizing the importance of communicating value to consumers
Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete
A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job
Tenants who are late on rent and those who pack up and move out without paying can now be tracked down by artificial intelligence
The software firm has named Stacey Soleil as SVP of community and engagement and Ryan Hartman as VP of social and product engagement
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Brokerage leaders told Intel their faith in improving capital conditions is still alive but weakening. What happens next remains an open question with high stakes for the real estate industry