What's changed since NAR struck its deal: Client Pipeline Tracker
Declining mortgage rates may finally be bringing some buyers back to the table. But agents will need to see more before they change their skeptical outlook, Inman Intel Index results suggest
by Daniel Houston Aug 5
Forced to move? Not quite. The real reasons buyers are shopping now
A surprising share of homebuyers are seeking to 'move up' in home. And the next wave of clients may have different priorities in mind, according to the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey
by Daniel Houston Jul 29
A pivotal moment: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July
Opinion
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston Jul 22
Rate dip drags ‘doomers’ back from the ledge: Client Pipeline Tracker
Expectations for future buyer pipelines have started to improve after a rough 4-month stretch. Intel unpacks the latest developments with its Client Pipeline Tracker, fueled by the Intel Index
by Daniel Houston Jul 1
Your insights matter: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for June
Opinion
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston Jun 20
Agents have complicated feelings about NAR, new Intel survey finds
Agents who rely on NAR primarily to protect their public image are less certain the trade group — which still enjoys broad approval — is a net positive for the industry, according to Intel poll results
by Daniel Houston Jun 10
Where are the buyers? Introducing Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker
Buyer pipelines have been shrinking, agents told Inman in the latest Intel Index poll. A new metric unveiled today by Intel sheds light on the trend and aims to answer when it might turn around
by Daniel Houston Jun 3
Share your expertise: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for May
Opinion
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston May 20
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission chaos
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 14
Intel Broker’s Guide: When a seller won't foot the buyer's agent bill
Powered by the latest polling results from the Inman Intel Index, this wide-ranging guide explores how brokerages are steeling themselves for a new type of client: the buyer's-fee-evading seller
by Daniel Houston May 6
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission mess
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 1
Once bright buyer hopes plummet as agents process NAR changes
Agent optimism over future buyer pipelines fell from 44% before the deal to 27% afterward — one of the starkest monthly shifts in sentiment that Intel has recorded in the last year
by Daniel Houston Apr 24
Real estate brokers didn't fear the lawsuits — until NAR settled: Intel
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
by Daniel Houston Apr 22
Shape real estate's future: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April
Opinion
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston Apr 19
Homebuyers emboldened in wake of $418M NAR settlement: Intel poll
Clients believe their agents bring value, and they're willing to pay for it, according to a survey of 3,000 employed US residents conducted by Intel and Dig Insights. But many consumers embrace the idea of negotiating a lower commission — and perhaps exploring new models
by Daniel Houston Apr 17