The Forces Moving the Market — Motivation, Momentum, and What Top Agents Do Differently
Published on: 17/11/2025
NAR, RealTrends, and Realtor.com data reveal rising motivation, uneven ZIP-level momentum, and why top agents earn more per hour.


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