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Real’s Monthly Agent Survey: Optimism Hits 11-Month High as Agents Anticipate a 2026 Recovery
Agent sentiment rises sharply; improving balance signals a more stable market heading into the new year MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Real Brokerage Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAgent sentiment rises sharply; improving balance signals a more stable market heading into the new year\n\n\n MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nThe Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX, “Real”), a leading real estate technology platform redefining the industry through innovation and culture, today released results from its December 2025 agent survey. The findings show that agent confidence has reached its highest level since January 2025, fueled by improving sentiment and a shift toward more balanced market conditions.\n\n\n“While we typically see a seasonal uptick in optimism at year-end, the current enthusiasm feels different,” said Tamir Poleg, Chairman and CEO of Real. “Our agents are seeing the market move toward a healthier balance. Affordability is still the biggest hurdle, but we’re seeing that pressure start to ease, which is exactly what needs to happen for a broader recovery to take shape in 2026.”\n\n\nKey Survey Findings: Market Trends and Insights\n\n\n\nAgent Optimism Hits 11-Month High: Real’s Agent Optimism Index, which tracks agents’ 12-month forward outlook, rose to 70.8 in December from 66.6 in November - marking the highest reading since January 2025. Seventy percent (70%) of agents reported feeling more optimistic than the prior month, including 19% who described themselves as significantly more optimistic. The index remains well above the 50-point threshold that signals net positive sentiment.\n\n\n\nTransaction Activity Shows Signs of Stabilization: Real’s Transaction Growth Index, which tracks agent-reported year-over-year changes in local home sales activity, increased to 47.9 in December from 45.8 in November. While 37% of agents reported fewer transactions compared to December 2024, 29% saw an increase, and 34% reported stable activity.\n\n\n\nNote: This index reflects agents' perceptions of local market trends and is not indicative of Real's company-specific transaction volume. Index scores are weighted on a 0-100 point scale, with values above 50 indicating year-over-year growth and below 50 signaling a decline.\n\n\n\nMarket Shifting Toward Balance: Forty-nine percent (49%) of agents characterized their local market as favoring buyers, down from 54% in November. Seventeen percent (17%) said sellers hold the advantage, while 34% reported balanced conditions - a continuation of the rebalancing trend seen in r...