Shaky homebuyer client pools have stabilized, but agents see a tough path ahead
The housing recovery may be on hold — again. Real estate agents and executives lift the veil on why their business prospects have dimmed
Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel's December survey
In a volatile real estate market, client-centricity isn’t optional — it’s your competitive edge. Chris Pollinger shares how elite agents turn uncertainty into opportunity
The secret is in the specifics and sentiment, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzeman writes. Turn her New York City advice into a how-to on answering tough questions about your local market
Americans are more hopeful that the economy is on the right track than they were a year ago, but only 1 in 5 thought December was a good time to buy a home, Fannie Mae surveys show
Chris Pollinger shares strategies to help you master market knowledge, build strong networks, leverage sophisticated marketing and provide exceptional client service
The index is based on about 250 responses collected each month from the firm's real estate professionals across the US, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico
Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year's lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index
56% of consumers surveyed by Coldwell Banker said that price is the most important factor for them when choosing a home, casting doubt on the belief that location is everything
Last week, we asked about the hardest lessons you learned when you started out in real estate. Here's what readers said were their biggest aha moments as newbies
Join Inman Access and tune in to today's video class featuring Matthew Gardner as he provides an informative forecast on the fall housing market and what to expect in the coming months