Real REMAX agent survey shows 75% see longer home selling times in August amid higher rates
REAX•In Real REMAX Group’s August 2026 agent survey, 75% of agents said homes took longer to sell, while the Agent Optimism Index fell to 54.3 from 58.9 in July.
1. Survey signals slower sales
Real REMAX Group’s August 2026 agent survey found that 75% of agents reported homes taking longer to sell, while 53% reported higher inventory. The Agent Optimism Index fell to 54.3 from 58.9 in July, and the Transaction Growth Index dropped to 44.6 from 52.5.
2. Affordability concerns rise
Affordability was the top buyer hurdle for 58% of agents, the highest reading in 12 months. Buyer-favorable markets were cited by 46% of agents, compared with 19% who cited seller-favorable markets; pricing expectations were the main drag.
