Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
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
by Daniel Houston Feb 2
NAR annual report
Opinion
Accountability and genuine transparency are still missing from NAR's communications, coach Darryl Davis writes, and Realtors deserve better
by Darryl Davis Jan 29
Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Opinion
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need
by Holly Brink Jan 27
What it means to be a Realtor
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals
by Darryl Davis Jan 27
.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services
The National Association of Realtors partner's services include website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?
Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here's what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months
by Daniel Houston Jan 26
The merger's done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Jan 22
pending home sales data
Pending home sales declined 9.3% month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
NAR economist says 'we're not anywhere near' a recession
Lawrence Yun shared his economic outlook Wednesday, saying that despite volatility the U.S. is still on track for 4 to 5 percent growth next quarter
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
Industry vets debut playbook to provide ‘non-Realtor MLS Access’
Russ Cofano and Amit Kulkarni of Alloy Advisors are among a group that has created the 'Playbook for MLS Access in the Post NAR Policy Era'
by Taylor Anderson Jan 21
How strict are the MLSs? Here's how Compass saw it
As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system
by Taylor Anderson Jan 20
acronyms and abbreviations
Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents
by Holly Brink Jan 14
2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin
Existing-home sales increased 5.1% month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 sales above the previous year's level
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he's one of a kind
From his start as a 'pugnacious' young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he leaves the industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
real estate agent confidence
Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead
by Darryl Davis Jan 14