Inside Compass’ tech migration, fast-tracking of Private Exclusives

New Intel surveys shed light on how the brokerage giant is balancing a “no mandate” pledge with business pressure to onboard agents quickly. Continue reading

Inman Market View: Where agents are bracing for a soft-priced spring

Asking prices are dropping in many parts of the country as real estate agents look ahead to the busy season. Drill down into your market and compare it to hundreds of others with Inman’s interactive maps and charts. Continue reading

Reffkin finally crafts a national MLS idea that his critics might support

Agents and leaders have long been skeptical of Compass’ bid to disrupt local MLSs. But the latest proposal might have legs, according to an Intel Index survey. Continue reading

The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker

Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their existing pipelines look better than a few months ago — and that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test. Continue reading

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of February’s Intel survey

Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel’s most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time. Continue reading

More home-seekers say they’ll buy. Will they be enough to save the spring market?

A new Intel survey of 3,000 working U.S. adults shows how consumer attitudes about homebuying may boost the spring and summer market — though a full recovery may take longer. Continue reading

Testing Reffkin’s big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

What agents say Compass should do next — in their own words: Intel

Following its acquisition of Anywhere’s brands, Compass looms large over real estate. Hundreds of agents and brokerage leaders wrote to Inman Intel to share their hopes, fears and priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading

These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break

It’s not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America’s most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View’s interactive maps and charts. Continue reading

Acquired brands are warming to Compass tech — but divided on Private Exclusives: Intel survey

A new Inman Intel survey goes inside the Compass-Anywhere merger — including insights from 155 real estate agents and 39 brokerage leaders from within the newly combined organization. Continue reading