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2025 Real estate market sentiment report

Insights from 200+ CRE professionals on what’s driving strategy, capital raising, and investor expectations this year.

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Unlock data-driven insights into how real estate firms are adapting to a shifting market

The commercial real estate landscape is shifting. High interest rates, tighter capital markets, and rising investor expectations are changing how firms operate, from investment strategy to fundraising to investor communication.

To better understand how the industry is responding, Agora partnered with Talker Research to survey over 200 senior real estate professionals across the U.S. This report offers a data-driven look at the priorities, challenges, and strategies shaping CRE decision-making in 2025.

Top takeaways from 200+ CRE leaders

  • 44% of firms have changed investment plans due to ongoing market volatility

  • Multifamily and mixed-use are top priorities, while interest in office and retail declines

  • 58% say capital raising is more difficult this year, especially in tighter markets

  • 30% of investors are asking for performance metrics, and 22% want risk updates

  • 38% of firms now send weekly updates to keep investors informed and engaged

  • 47% describe their approach as opportunistic, focusing on undervalued or distressed deals