A Closer Look at the Characteristics of Florida Realtors Members

Demographic characteristics of Realtors

• The typical REALTOR® in Florida was 56 years old

• 67 percent of all REALTORS® were female.

• 14 percent of REALTORS® had a previous career in management, business, or finance, and 12 percent in sales or retail. Only five percent of REALTORS® reported real estate was their first career.

• 52 percent of REALTORS® in Florida reported real estate was their only occupation.

• 80 percent of REALTORS® own their primary residence in Florida.

Business characteristics of Realtors

• 69 percent of REALTORS® were licensed sales agents, 18 percent held broker licenses, and 15 percent held broker associate licenses.

• The typical REALTOR® had 9 years of experience.

• 71 of REALTORS® were very certain they would remain active as a real estate professional for two more years.