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- Earlier today we took a look at labor productivity. REALTORS® on average are very productive, and labor productivity across the board has long term ramifications on homebuyers' purchasing power.
- In 2012, the typical agent had 12 residential transaction sides—an increase from 10 transaction sides in 2011 and eight in 2010.
- Additionally, 26 percent of members reported having at least one commercial transaction side. Members who are residential specialists typically had a total of 12 transaction sides overall compared to commercial specialists who typically had a total of 10 transaction sides overall.
- REALTORS® with two years of experience or less had a median of four transactions, compared to brokerage specialists with 16 years of experience or more who had a median of 13 transactions.
- The typical member had one transaction side involving a short sale and one transaction involving a foreclosure.
- REALTORS® are hard working. The typical REALTOR® worked 40 hours per week in 2012, a trend that has continued for several years. Managers and appraisers reported working the most hours, at 50 per week. All other members reported working 40 hours per week.
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