Economists' Outlook

Housing stats and analysis from NAR's research experts.
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  • The typical member has 11 years of experience in real estate, down from 12 years in the 2011 survey.
  • Brokers who do not sell typically had the most experience at 25 years, while sales agents were typically the newest to the field with nine years of experience.
  • In 2011, 42 percent of REALTORS® earned between 50 and 100 percent of their income from their primary real estate specialty, similar to what was earned in 2010.
  • Those who worked more hours and those with more experience were also more likely to depend entirely on their real estate specialty.
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