In Mid-Q2 2026, agent optimism remained positive, with ~51% of agents reporting improving sentiment while buyers became more selective across US markets.
Spring performance missed many early-year expectations: ~38% of agents saw weaker conditions, ~29% saw stronger activity, and ~33% said activity stayed on track.
Affordability led buyer challenges at ~44%, followed by economic uncertainty at ~27% and inventory at ~17%, clarifying where guidance matters most today.
Buyer-favorable conditions opened negotiation paths: ~39% saw more concession requests, and ~39% saw sellers more willing on pricing or concessions in talks.
The 12-mo outlook stayed above neutral, and reported transaction growth also held above neutral, keeping US agents' signal cautiously constructive for now.
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