More agents pondered an exit from real estate in 2025. Intel asks why.

The share of real estate agents in November who said they’ve considered leaving the industry was one-and-a-half times what surveys showed heading into 2025. Here’s what’s weighing on them. Continue reading

Recruiting advantage: How indies can deliver what agents really want

Agents don’t just want a place to hang their license, coach Verl Workman writes. They want leadership they trust and a story they can be part of. Continue reading

3 under-the-radar trends from October’s Intel Index survey

For many agents and brokers, the housing market feels stuck in place. Here’s what’s been moving the needle in recent weeks, according to Intel’s monthly survey of real estate professionals. Continue reading

The fallout from NAR’s big reversal: 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

The fallout from NAR’s big reversal: 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

Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members

Two years after controversy engulfed the nation’s largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it’s charting a new course. Continue reading

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members. Continue reading

Despite unease, Compass poised to retain most Anywhere agents

Compass agents are thrilled. Anywhere agents have concerns — but few are looking to jump ship, Inman Intel has found. Continue reading

How to keep agents motivated if they’re worried about commissions

Agents don’t need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today’s market. Continue reading

7 tips for walking away from a recruitment offer (the right way)

While a recruitment offer may be flattering, this may not be the time to say yes, broker Erica Ramus writes. Here’s how to walk away without burning bridges. Continue reading