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May Inman Intel Index Highlights
58%
of agents reported their buyer pipelines have lightened over the past 12 months
2 in 3
brokerage owners and executives believe buyer-side pay will rely on negotiation post-NAR deal
29%
of brokerage leaders say they're awaiting further clarity before updating buyer policies
4 out of 10
agents say their typical first-time buyer would not be able to pay their fee if the seller declined to cover it
55%
of brokerage leaders say mergers and acquisitions are 'not on the radar' right now
Photographer responsible for capturing some of the industry's most notable events and people is now part of LeadingRE's global partner list
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'
JoyAi, a large language model, automates everything from real-time scheduling and technician-matching to 24/7 resident communications and more, according to an announcement Tuesday
A $418M 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
The company referenced a pending legal settlement that could change the way agents and brokerages make money, emphasizing the importance of communicating value to consumers
Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete
A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job
Tenants who are late on rent and those who pack up and move out without paying can now be tracked down by artificial intelligence
The software firm has named Stacey Soleil as SVP of community and engagement and Ryan Hartman as VP of social and product engagement
Earnnest’s solution began as a payment processing and oversight system for traditional closings and, in 2024, released an enhanced escrow management service
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
Notable white labels its lending solution to brokerages and allows the seller to choose the project team and pay them as needed in an array of flexible methods
Mike DelPrete lays out the case for a variety of financial metrics and argues that, at the end of the day, a business eventually needs to make money
Real estate startups are beset from all sides by existential threats — No. 1 of which is simply this depressed housing market. Four dozen proptech leaders shared their experiences with Intel
Most real estate professionals are quite bullish on their own brokerage's business model. But more are beginning to question it, according to a review of the latest Inman Intel Index results
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
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