Want to Hear a Secret? Why 75,000 Realtors Quit in 2025—and Why That’s Great News for You
Want to hear a secret? 🤫
Over 75,000 Realtors quit in 2025.
That’s not a typo.
The number of full-time agents in the U.S. dropped to 398,000 this year—the lowest it's been in over a decade.
Why?
📉 A slower market
💸 Higher interest rates (still hovering near 6.75%)
⚖️ Confusing rule changes from the NAR settlement
😬 And let’s be honest… it was never supposed to be this easy
So yes—thousands of agents tapped out this year.
But here’s the good news:
I didn’t.
I’m still here. Still marketing. Still answering the phone. Still getting results.
And that’s great news for you—whether you’re buying or selling in 2025.
🧹 Less Clutter. More Clarity.
Let’s face it: the market had gotten cluttered.
Everyone and their cousin had a real estate license.
Now?
It’s easier than ever to choose a true professional—without the guilt of ignoring your neighbor’s daughter’s college roommate who just “got into real estate.”
💡 Buyers Need Clarity. Sellers Need Strategy.
The NAR settlement changed the game.
Buyers now have to sign a representation agreement before touring homes, and sellers are no longer required to offer commission to a buyer’s agent.
That means more confusion for the average buyer—and more need for someone who actually knows what they’re doing.
(Hi 👋 I’m that guy.)
🏠 There’s a Whole Lot of Unfinished Business on the Market
Thousands of homes are sitting unsold right now—many listed with agents who are no longer in the business.
If that’s you, don’t worry.
Let’s relaunch it with proper staging, professional marketing, and a strategy tailored to 2025—not 2021.
📲 You Finally Have Permission to Choose the Best
You don’t have to hire someone out of obligation anymore.
You get to work with someone who:
✔ Works full-time in this business
✔ Closes 30+ deals a year
✔ Invests thousands each month in marketing
✔ Actually answers their phone and tells you the truth
So here’s your green light:
Whether you're buying or selling this year, you’re finally free to work with someone who’s not just hanging on—but actually thriving.
📲 Call or text me at (614) 633-7119
—Jared West
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
Your full-time, full-focus Realtor in Pataskala & Central Ohio
