Real’s February Agent Survey: Inventory Rises as Listing Times Lengthen
Real Brokerage (NASDAQ: REAX) has released its February 2025 Agent Survey, revealing significant shifts in the housing market. The survey shows increasing inventory levels and longer listing times across markets, forcing sellers to adjust price expectations.
The company's Transaction Growth Index declined to 49.1 from 51.3, with US activity softening to 49.4 and Canada dropping to 46.2. The Agent Optimism Index registered 70.4, down from 74.0 but remaining historically strong, with 48% of agents feeling more optimistic about local market conditions.
Key findings include:
- 52% of agents reported higher housing inventory than last year
- 65% noted increased time on market for listings
- 53% cited affordability as the primary buyer challenge
- 49% are advising sellers to set lower initial listing prices
- 33% described their market as balanced, with equal portions (34% and 33%) reporting seller's and buyer's markets respectively
Real Brokerage (NASDAQ: REAX) ha pubblicato il suo sondaggio per agenti di febbraio 2025, rivelando significativi cambiamenti nel mercato immobiliare. Il sondaggio mostra un aumento dei livelli di inventario e tempi di vendita più lunghi in tutti i mercati, costringendo i venditori a rivedere le loro aspettative di prezzo.
L'Indice di Crescita delle Transazioni dell'azienda è sceso a 49.1 da 51.3, con l'attività negli Stati Uniti che si è indebolita a 49.4 e il Canada che è sceso a 46.2. L'Indice di Ottimismo degli Agenti ha registrato 70.4, in calo rispetto a 74.0, ma rimane storicamente forte, con il 48% degli agenti che si sente più ottimista riguardo alle condizioni del mercato locale.
I risultati chiave includono:
- Il 52% degli agenti ha riportato un inventario abitativo più alto rispetto all'anno scorso
- Il 65% ha notato un aumento del tempo di permanenza sul mercato per le inserzioni
- Il 53% ha citato l'accessibilità come la principale sfida per i compratori
- Il 49% consiglia ai venditori di impostare prezzi iniziali di vendita più bassi
- Il 33% descrive il proprio mercato come equilibrato, con porzioni uguali (34% e 33%) che segnalano rispettivamente mercati per venditori e compratori
Real Brokerage (NASDAQ: REAX) ha publicado su Encuesta de Agentes de febrero de 2025, revelando cambios significativos en el mercado de la vivienda. La encuesta muestra un aumento en los niveles de inventario y tiempos de listado más largos en todos los mercados, obligando a los vendedores a ajustar sus expectativas de precios.
El Índice de Crecimiento de Transacciones de la empresa disminuyó a 49.1 desde 51.3, con la actividad en EE. UU. suavizándose a 49.4 y Canadá cayendo a 46.2. El Índice de Optimismo de los Agentes registró 70.4, bajando de 74.0, pero manteniéndose históricamente fuerte, con el 48% de los agentes sintiéndose más optimistas sobre las condiciones del mercado local.
Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
- El 52% de los agentes reportó un inventario de viviendas más alto que el año pasado
- El 65% notó un aumento en el tiempo en el mercado para los listados
- El 53% citó la asequibilidad como el principal desafío para los compradores
- El 49% aconseja a los vendedores que establezcan precios de listado iniciales más bajos
- El 33% describió su mercado como equilibrado, con partes iguales (34% y 33%) reportando mercados de vendedores y compradores respectivamente
Real Brokerage (NASDAQ: REAX)가 2025년 2월 에이전트 설문조사를 발표하며 주택 시장의 중요한 변화를 드러냈습니다. 설문조사에 따르면, 재고 수준이 증가하고 리스팅 시간이 길어지고 있어 판매자들이 가격 기대치를 조정해야 하는 상황입니다.
회사의 거래 성장 지수는 51.3에서 49.1로 감소했으며, 미국의 활동은 49.4로 부드러워지고 캐나다는 46.2로 떨어졌습니다. 에이전트 낙관 지수는 74.0에서 70.4로 하락했지만 역사적으로 강한 수준을 유지하고 있으며, 48%의 에이전트가 지역 시장 상황에 대해 더 낙관적으로 느끼고 있습니다.
주요 발견 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 52%의 에이전트가 작년보다 더 높은 주택 재고를 보고했습니다
- 65%는 리스팅의 시장에 머무는 시간이 증가했다고 언급했습니다
- 53%는 구매자에게 가장 큰 도전 과제로 가격 접근성을 지적했습니다
- 49%는 판매자에게 초기 리스팅 가격을 낮추도록 조언하고 있습니다
- 33%는 자신의 시장을 균형 잡힌 시장으로 묘사했으며, 각각 판매자 시장과 구매자 시장을 보고한 비율이 34%와 33%로 동일합니다
Real Brokerage (NASDAQ: REAX) a publié son enquête pour agents de février 2025, révélant des changements significatifs sur le marché immobilier. L'enquête montre une augmentation des niveaux d'inventaire et des délais de mise en vente plus longs dans tous les marchés, obligeant les vendeurs à ajuster leurs attentes de prix.
L'Indice de Croissance des Transactions de l'entreprise a chuté à 49,1 contre 51,3, avec une activité aux États-Unis qui s'est affaiblie à 49,4 et le Canada qui est tombé à 46,2. L'Indice d'Optimisme des Agents a enregistré 70,4, en baisse par rapport à 74,0, mais reste historiquement fort, avec 48% des agents se sentant plus optimistes quant aux conditions du marché local.
Les principaux résultats incluent:
- 52% des agents ont signalé un inventaire de logements plus élevé que l'année dernière
- 65% ont noté une augmentation du temps sur le marché pour les annonces
- 53% ont cité l'accessibilité comme le principal défi pour les acheteurs
- 49% conseillent aux vendeurs de fixer des prix de mise en vente initiaux plus bas
- 33% ont décrit leur marché comme équilibré, avec des parts égales (34% et 33%) rapportant respectivement des marchés de vendeurs et d'acheteurs
Real Brokerage (NASDAQ: REAX) hat seine Agentenumfrage für Februar 2025 veröffentlicht, die bedeutende Veränderungen auf dem Wohnungsmarkt offenbart. Die Umfrage zeigt steigende Bestände und längere Angebotszeiten in allen Märkten, was die Verkäufer zwingt, ihre Preiserwartungen anzupassen.
Der Transaktionswachstumsindex des Unternehmens sank von 51,3 auf 49,1, wobei die Aktivität in den USA auf 49,4 nachließ und Kanada auf 46,2 fiel. Der Optimismusindex der Agenten registrierte 70,4, ein Rückgang von 74,0, bleibt aber historisch stark, da 48% der Agenten optimistischer über die lokalen Marktbedingungen denken.
Wichtige Ergebnisse umfassen:
- 52% der Agenten berichteten von einem höheren Wohnungsbestand als im Vorjahr
- 65% stellten eine längere Zeit auf dem Markt für Angebote fest
- 53% nannten die Erschwinglichkeit als die größte Herausforderung für Käufer
- 49% raten Verkäufern, niedrigere Anfangslistenpreise festzulegen
- 33% beschrieben ihren Markt als ausgewogen, wobei gleiche Anteile (34% und 33%) von Verkäufer- und Käufermärkten berichten
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Transaction Growth and Agent Optimism Indexes Ease but Remain Near Recent Highs
“Higher inventory levels are giving buyers more options and greater negotiating power, but affordability still remains the biggest hurdle in today’s market,” said Tamir Poleg, Chairman and CEO of Real. “While our Transaction Growth Index softened slightly from last month, the overall market continues to show signs of stabilization.”
“As more homes come on to the market agents are advising sellers to set realistic price expectations and, in some cases, invest in upgrades to attract buyers,” said Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real. “Sellers who overprice their homes are seeing longer days on market, while those who price more competitively or enhance their listings with staging and cosmetic improvements are securing more offers and faster sales.”
Key Survey Findings: Market Trends and Insights
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Transaction Growth Index Slips Back into Contraction: Real’s Transaction Growth Index, which measures year-over-year changes in home sales activity as reported by agents, edged down to 49.1 in February, from 51.3 in January. A reading below 50 signals contraction, marking a return to declining transaction volumes after January’s expansionary reading.
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U.S. transaction activity softened according to agents, with the sub-index slipping to 49.4 in February from 50.2 in January. -
Canada saw a more pronounced decline, with the sub-index falling to 46.2 from 60.5 in January, its first contractionary reading since August 2024.
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Agent Optimism Index Eases but Remains Near Recent Highs: Real’s Agent Optimism Index, which tracks agent sentiment on local market conditions over the next 12 months, registered 70.4 in February, down from 74.0 in January, though still near historic highs. Forty-eight percent (
48% ) of agents reported feeling more optimistic about their local market compared to the previous month, with22% feeling significantly more optimistic. Only9% of agents felt more pessimistic, while22% remained neutral. -
Market Conditions Remain Balanced, But Buyer Power is Growing: In February,
33% of agents described their market as balanced, down from36% in January. Thirty-four percent (34% ) still reported a seller’s market, unchanged from the prior month, while33% identified a buyer’s market, up from30% in January. This points to a gradual shift toward more buyer-friendly conditions. -
Affordability Remains the Top Challenge for Buyers, But Economic Uncertainty is Rising: While
53% of agents cited affordability as the biggest hurdle for homebuyers—down from61% in January—another15% noted concerns over economic uncertainty as the biggest challenge facing homebuyers, up from10% the prior month. Inventory constraints were noted by24% of agents, a slight uptick from23% in January, while buyer competition remained limited, with just4% of agents citing it as a key issue.
Key Survey Findings: Housing Inventory Trends
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Housing Inventory Rises in Most Markets: A majority of agents (
52% ) reported higher housing inventory than a year ago, with15% citing a significant increase in their markets and37% noting a slight rise. Meanwhile,28% said inventory levels have remained steady, while20% observed a decline in available listings. -
Agents Advise More Competitive Pricing as Inventory Increases: Among agents in markets with rising inventory,
49% are advising sellers to set lower initial listing prices to reduce time on market. Twenty-two percent (22% ) recommend home upgrades or professional staging to improve marketability, while12% suggest more frequent price reductions if homes aren’t selling. Another12% are maintaining previous pricing strategies, and2% are recommending higher list prices to allow for more negotiation. -
Buyers Leverage Higher Inventory to Negotiate More Aggressively: Forty-five percent (
45% ) of agents said they are encouraging buyers to negotiate harder on price due to increased inventory, while24% report no major change in buyer strategy. Additionally,13% suggest buyers take more time evaluating multiple options, and another13% recommend buyers include more contingencies when submitting offers. -
Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell: Approximately two-thirds (
65% ) of agents said homes are sitting on the market longer than this time last year, with50% reporting a slight increase in time on market and15% noting a more significant rise. Twenty-two percent (22% ) indicated that listing times are unchanged, while only13% of agents reported a decrease in time on market. -
Lofty Seller Expectations Are Primary Cause of Longer Time on Market: Among agents seeing longer selling times,
41% cited unrealistic seller pricing expectations as the main cause, while39% pointed to affordability constraints limiting buyer demand. Ten percent (10% ) attributed longer market times to increased competition from other listings,5% to outdated property features, and1% to other property-specific challenges.
A summary presentation of these results can be found on Real’s investor relations website at the link here.
About the Survey
The Real Brokerage February 2025 Agent Survey included responses from over 500 real estate agents across
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