Market News
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2013 NAR Member Profile Report Infographic
January 01, 1970
Based on a random sampling of NAR’s membership, the Member Profile strives to answer the question: Who are REALTORS®? It looks at a variety of economic and demographic characteristics, and business practices.
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Realtor® Confidence in Commercial Market Growing
January 01, 1970
Realtors® who specialize in commercial real estate expressed optimism and confidence in the market during a forum at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Despite a slow turning economy, commercial practitioners believe the market is not only better off than it was a year ago, but also will continue to improve.
National Association of Realtors® chief economist Lawrence Yun joined several Realtor® commercial practitioners on a panel to… Read More
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Forecast for Housing and the Economy Solidifying, Future Tax Treatment Important
January 01, 1970
Growth in home sales and prices is contributing to a broader improvement in the overall economy, aided in part by current homeownership tax treatment, according to presentations at a residential real estate forum during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said a multiyear housing recovery is likely. “Steady job creation and household formation have been helping to unleash a pent-up demand in the housing market… Read More
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Member Profile
January 01, 1970
Read the news release about the 2013 Member Profile Survey report.
In 2012, many areas of the country started to see both home sales and prices rebounding. Unlike in past years, however, those markets still struggling saw not a shortage of buyers but a shortage of sellers. Inventory dropped from months of supply to just a few weeks in many markets. Survey data from the Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey show that investment buyers remained high, but many primary home… Read More
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NAR Member Survey Shows Realtor® Business and Income Continue to Improve
January 01, 1970
WASHINGTON (May 13, 2013) – The business activity and income of Realtors® are up for the second year in a row following nine years of decline, according to the 2013 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile.
The study’s results are representative of the nation’s Realtors®; Realtors® are members of NAR and account for about half of the approximately 2 million active real estate licensees in the U.S.* Many non-member licensees are inactive or part time…. Read More
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Quiz: REALTOR®, Know Thyself
January 01, 1970
Read the 2013 Member Profile report for more information about:
- Business characteristics of REALTORS®
- Business activity of REALTORS®
- Income and expenses of REALTORS®
- Office and Firm Affiliation of REALTORS®
- Demographic characteristics of REALTORS®
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2012 REALTOR® Technology Survey
January 01, 1970
The purpose of this survey report is to provide a broad picture of REALTORS®' technology characteristics and needs. Key topics covered are:
- Respondent Profile
- Technology in General
- Broker-Provided Technology
- MLS-Provided Technology
- Mobile Use in Business
- Technology and REALTOR® Associations
- Social Media & Networking
- Lead Generation & Listings
- Real Estate Websites
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Metro Area Home Price Growth Trend Continues in First Quarter
January 01, 1970
WASHINGTON (May 9, 2013) – Metropolitan area median home prices continued to rise in the first quarter, with the national gain showing the best year-over-year performance in over seven years, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®. A companion breakout of income requirements to purchase a median-priced home on a metro basis shows the typical buyer earns roughly double the income needed to buy a home in his or her area…. Read More
