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ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is a unique place when compared to national trends, and this is true for members of Florida Realtors® as well. A recent survey of Florida Realtors members reveals some interesting findings about business (earnings, sales and transactions from 2023) and member characteristics (from 2024).

Business characteristics

At 69%, Florida had a slightly higher concentration of sales agents compared to 65% nationally  
68% of Realtors® in Florida specialize in residential real estate compared to 74% nationally
The typical Realtor in Florida had nine years of experience compared to 10 years nationally

Business activity

In 2023, the typical agent in Florida had five transactions compared to 10 nationally
In Florida, Realtors cited affordability as the top factor limiting potential clients in completing a transaction, whereas lack of inventory and affordability were cited as the top reasons nationally

Demographics

67% of all Realtors in Florida were female compared to 62% nationally, with a median age of 56 years old
80% of Realtors in Florida own their primary residence
60% of members reported volunteering in their community

Read more about Realtors in Florida here.

Jennifer Warner is an economist and Director of Economic Development

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