
88% of Home Buyers Still Rely on Agents, NAR 2025 Report Finds
NAR’s 2025 Profile shows 88% of home buyers used an agent. Of those, 92% were satisfied with their services, and 91% would recommend their agent.

NAR’s 2025 Profile shows 88% of home buyers used an agent. Of those, 92% were satisfied with their services, and 91% would recommend their agent.

The latest Redfin report shows the typical U.S. homebuyer put down $62,468 in April 2025—down about 1% year over year, marking the first annual decline in nearly two years. Byron Lazine broke down the numbers in today’s Hot Sheet.

Zillow’s latest research reveals the best time to list a home in top U.S. metros, with sellers in cities like San Jose, Seattle, and San Diego gaining thousands by timing their listings right.

Realtor.com and Placer.ai reveal how rising office foot traffic in July 2024 is impacting housing markets in major U.S. cities. Discover the five metros most affected by return-to-office trends and shifting homebuyer behavior.