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Insights from the Q2 2026 Buy-Side Index

In the second quarter of 2026, the Buy-Side Index unveiled a significant shift in the real estate landscape, suggesting a growing divide among state markets. While the first quarter of 2026 indicated a general tightening across most states, Q2 showed a more complex picture, marked by distinct divergences in pricing and supply conditions.

New York exhibited the strongest year-over-year growth, with median home prices soaring by 7.4% to $553,000. Conversely, states like Vermont saw their prices decline by 2.0%, while Oregon and Washington experienced slight dips of 1.4% and 1.3%, respectively. These contrasting movements prompted a closer examination of local market dynamics, shedding light on areas where supply and demand fundamentals have shifted.

One notable finding was that Connecticut reported merely 2.2 months of available home supply, marking it as the tightest market in the nation. In stark contrast, Hawaii consistently operated in buyer-favorable conditions, maintaining over 6 months of supply. This suggests a fundamental difference in market conditions that influence buyer sentiment and decision-making across states.

The insights are detailed in the Q2 2026 edition of the Quarterly Buy-Side Performance Index, released by Agent Pronto and CINC, both members of the Fidelity National Financial group. This important report ranks the top 25 buyer's agents and teams across all 50 states by their transaction volumes, delivering unprecedented visibility into regional market performance.

Dave Peters, President at Agent Pronto, emphasized the importance of this new data. He stated, "The Q1 edition established the baseline. Q2 shows where that baseline is holding and where it is breaking. In markets with declining prices or significant slowdowns in absorption, agents can now pinpoint strong performing zip codes, an unprecedented level of detail in industry data."

Each quarter’s findings increase the utility of previously released data. According to Alvaro Erize, CEO at CINC, this ongoing measurement provides agents with essential benchmarks against which to evaluate their performance. By comparing their results with notable metrics from Q2, agents are equipped with actionable insights ahead of further sales performance in Q3.

Key Findings from Q2 2026

The national dataset of Q2 2026 incorporated analysis from all 50 states and ranked more than 1,200 agents and teams. Significant outcomes included:

• - Geographic Concentration: Park City in Utah displayed exceptional performance with ten transactions ranking in the top 25 for the quarter, followed by Virginia’s McLean community and South Carolina's Charleston Historic District.
• - Widening Price Divergence: Leading the way, New York's prices climbed significantly, while several other states, such as Oregon and New Jersey, reported stagnant or negative growth.
• - Supply Dynamics: Although the broader market maintained tight supply, discrepancies emerged, with Vermont’s inventory increasing markedly by 15.9% year-over-year, highlighting differing regional trends.
• - Market Timelines: Days on market displayed variance, from just 31 days in Rhode Island to 85 days in Montana. Notably, North Carolina saw an increase in time on market by 14 days, representing the largest year-over-year climb.

The number of transactions finished strong, with notable achievements from leaders in various states; Christopher Marti in Texas closed an impressive 119 transactions in a single quarter, the highest recorded in the dataset. Tiffany Williamson and William Gabbard followed closely, demonstrating robust performances in their respective markets.

The Importance of the Index

The Buy-Side Index focuses on ranking agents and teams based on confirmed transaction data. That means every report includes data crucial for decision-making:

• - Total transaction count for the quarter
• - Overall dollar volume of sales
• - Median sale price observations

Additionally, each state’s report encapsulates a snapshot of inventory data, average days on market, and comparative year-over-year statistics to lend context and clarity about regional performance.

With this kind of data, Agent Pronto and CINC are empowering real estate professionals to make informed decisions in a fluctuating market. The insights provided by the Q2 2026 Buy-Side Index will continue to shape strategies and drive success for agents nationwide as they navigate the evolving real estate climate.