Inman Intel: Insights & Research
Big brokerages are more powerful but indies feel fine. Inman Intel dives in
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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Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey
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Homeowners are increasingly willing to give up an ultra-low mortgage rate and hit the market
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Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey
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The latest Intel Index survey suggests brokers might be receptive to a new kind of MLS
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
Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time