Here’s How Many Real Estate Agents There Are in The US (And How to Find a Great One)

It may feel like you could throw a dart in any direction and you’ll hit a realty office. And the pandemic has caused even more real estate agents to flood into the profession. If you’re preparing to buy or sell a home, it’s natural to wonder how many real estate agents are conducting business in the US. And you’re probably curious how many agents will take your home transaction seriously.

We dug into agent licensing records from local real estate commissions, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and HomeLight’s own internal databases to bring you the number of real estate agents in the US. The data shows that although there are millions of agents out there, and likely thousands alone in your market, not all of these professionals have the same level of experience and track record of success. Here’s how many real estate agents there are in the United States and how to find one you can count on.