I was curious if anyone out there has some numbers for new Realtors entering the market vs Realtors leaving the market. I know I can probably find this information if I looked hard enough but seeing so many well informed blogs, I am sure someone within reach of this AR Blog can probably educate us on this subject.
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Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker
I don't have the numbers but it certainly is intuitive. The cost of gas and living is up, the $ is down, and the economy is going nowhere. Most agents won't be able to afford to stay in business in this climate.
Jul 25, 2008 01:02 PM
Allen Tate Realtors - Greenville, SC
In all probability, that is not something local association and the brokers brag about. It is pretty easy to find out; call your local Association, ask your Broker. I know the numbers in my area as I was curious and called them and have since discussed with my broker. Some shake-out may not all be bad; there are a lot of us in most areas. When the market takes a sharp turn upward, be positioned to do a lot of business. I would think this is fairly normal in most markets when the sales numbers are down, the numbers of agents goes down.
Jul 25, 2008 01:57 PM
Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La. - New Orleans, LA
Listening to your Needs
It will be a direct porportion to the amount of homes being sold. It is becoming harder for part timers to stay in the business. In markets that did not have a bubble the drop off will not be as severe.
Jul 25, 2008 02:15 PM
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