- 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.