What forces will be shaping the real estate industry?

NAR's Association Executives Committee Strategic Issues Work Group and consultant Jerry Matthews held a series of structured discussions in February 2012 with U.S. brokers, sales associates, real estate consultants, economists, and technology experts to determine today's real estate industry trends and found eight that are vital for setting strategic direction for agents, brokers, and associations alike.

A video overview of this report, which identifies eight trends shaping the real estate industry, is also available.