Real Brokerage survey shows buyers pull back as economic uncertainty rises

• The Real Brokerage’s May 2026 agent survey showed a slower-than-expected spring market, with 38% of agents reporting weaker activity than forecast.
• Buyer caution increased, with 44% citing affordability as the top constraint; 29% flagged economic uncertainty as a significant drag on decisions.
• Agents reported a buyer-leaning market, with 42% describing conditions as favoring buyers versus 25% favoring sellers.
• Transaction sentiment improved modestly, with the Transaction Growth Index rising to 51.5 from 50.6 in April; 35% saw higher activity versus May 2025.
• Negotiation pressure intensified, with 39% seeing more buyer requests for concessions; 39% reported sellers more willing to cut price or offer concessions.

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