Even seasoned agents may be scratching their heads when analyzing NAR’s latest consumer profile data, writes contributor Bernice Ross, who highlights the data agents need to pull 2026 into focus.
Source: Inman News
NAR’s new consumer profile shows agents how to thrive in 2026
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