Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to “the better and best agents.” Continue reading
A $418 million settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears. Continue reading
Brokerage leaders told Intel their faith in improving capital conditions is still alive but weakening. What happens next remains an open question with high stakes for the real estate industry. Continue reading
Leaders at many brokerages say a lack of serious agents with a full-time commitment is a drag on the industry. Intel asks whether this might change in the wake of the latest settlements. Continue reading
Most brokerage leaders in February still expected to be better-staffed this time next year, the Intel Index found. But that optimism was weakening even before NAR’s $418M settlement Friday. Continue reading
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading
Most agents say they’ve heard from competitor brokerages in recent weeks. Intel explores what’s on their mind as they decide whether to stay — or bolt. Continue reading
Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet. Continue reading
Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year’s lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index. Continue reading
Approximately 28 percent of brokerage leaders believe “recruiting and retaining talent” will be their most challenging responsibility one year from now, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. Continue reading