NAR just released its July 31, 2010 National Association of REALTORS® Monthly Membership Report. Below are some interesting findings:
NAR reports that the total number of REALTORS® in America at the end of July, 2009 was 1,112,645. At the end of July 2010, NAR reported the number of REALTORS® in America was down 3.85%, making the current total 1,088,703.
In this same national report, it is not surprising given the economy that every state’s total number of REALTORS® has dropped several percentage points. Currently, the top 10 states with the highest number of REALTORS® include:
1.) California-
a. Last July California had 164,791 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 1.53%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 162,266.
2.) Florida-
a. Last July Florida had 113,799 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 1.75%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 111,809.
3.) Texas-
a. Last July Texas had 80,119 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 1.22%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 79,143.
4.) New York-
a. Last July New York had 56,245 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 4.5%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 53,715.
5.) New Jersey-
a. Last July New Jersey had 48,434 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 2.42%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 47,260.
6.) Illinois-
a. Last July, Illinois had 47,383 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 5.10%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 44,965.
7.) Arizona-
a. Last July, Arizona had 43,174 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 4.12%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 41,394.
8.) North Carolina-
a. Last July, North Carolina had 36,890 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 6.05%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 34,658.
9.) Virginia-
a. Last July Virginia had 33,105 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 5.83%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 31,174.
10.) Pennsylvania-
a. Last July Pennsylvania had 30,573 REALTORS®,
b. Number dropped by 4.31%
c. Current total number of REALTORS® is 29,256.
NAR also reported the top most populous Associations in the country. That’s list includes:
Miami Association of Realtors®* (23,493 members)
Houston Association of Realtors® (22,992)
Long Island Board of Realtors® (21,888)
Chicago Association of Realtors® (12,547)
Metrotex Association of Realtors® (Dallas, Texas – 12,235)
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors® (12,229)
Mainstreet Organization of Realtors® (Downers Grove, Ill. – 10,982)
Pacific West Association of Realtors® (Anaheim, Calif. – 10,749)
San Diego Association of Realtors® (10,563)
Orange County Association of Realtors® (Orange County, Calif. – 10,171)
Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors® (Mesa, Ariz. – 10,044)
*Name change pending approval by NAR.
