Real’s Monthly Agent Survey: Buyers Pull Back Amid Economic Uncertainty, While Sellers Reset Expectations (opens original article in a new tab)

The May 2026 Real Agent Survey shows buyers are more cautious and price-sensitive, while sellers are adjusting to market conditions, with agent optimism slightly declining but still positive.

• Buyers are becoming more price-sensitive and cautious due to economic uncertainty.
• Sellers are adjusting pricing and concessions to facilitate transactions.
• Agent optimism decreased in May, but remains above the 50 threshold for a positive outlook.