Negotiation hasn’t been all bad for real estate brokerages. So why are margins tightening? Intel explores.
More brokerage leaders this year say it's tough to turn a profit. Intel breaks down its recent survey of broker-owners and executives
by Daniel Houston Jun 22
How brokerage leaders are pivoting amid change and consolidation
Big brokerages are more powerful but indies feel fine. Inman Intel dives in
by Daniel Houston Jun 15
Agents feel equipped to meet real estate's consolidation moment
While agents in May were divided on how listings should be shared, they weren't concerned about their ability to compete
by Daniel Houston Jun 8
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel's May survey
Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey
by Daniel Houston Jun 2
Housing found its footing, but hopes for a big year are dashed
Shaky homebuyer client pools have stabilized, but agents see a tough path ahead
by Daniel Houston Jun 1
Interactive: Watch AI diffuse through the brokerage world
This tech used to be limited to text generation. Now, it's touching more parts of the brokerage than ever, Intel finds
by Daniel Houston May 25
Agents cite ‘significant’ AI gains — but not from their brokerage’s tools
Agents report: The AI that's boosting productivity is outside the brokerage's tech stack
by Daniel Houston May 18
Another spring, another dud, Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker suggests
The housing recovery may be on hold — again. Real estate agents and executives lift the veil on why their business prospects have dimmed
by Daniel Houston May 11
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel's April survey
Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey
by Daniel Houston May 7
What Anywhere's tech onboarding signals for REMAX agents: Intel
No one is being forced to switch tech platforms. But both Compass and the Real Brokerage face incentives to persuade
by Daniel Houston May 4
Search your metro: How senior is your housing market?
Florida leads in senior homeownership rates. But how does your market rank?
by Nick Pipitone Apr 30
Homeowners finally eye a move as lock-in effect loosens: Intel survey
Homeowners are increasingly willing to give up an ultra-low mortgage rate and hit the market
by Daniel Houston Apr 27
Iran war jolts buyers, but deeper shifts offer hope for housing
Real estate clients recoiled in April as they assessed the fallout from rising gas prices and mortgage rates. It may be just a blip
by Daniel Houston Apr 20
New pre-marketing platforms face trust issues, adoption hurdles: Intel
Many real estate agents tell Intel that newly announced partnerships to plug 'coming soon' listings won't change how they do business
by Daniel Houston Apr 13
Shock event sours rosy real estate hopes for 3rd straight spring: Intel
Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher
by Daniel Houston Apr 6