Total Licensees Decline

Some quick facts: in January 2000 the total licensee population stood at 303,000. In the next seven years it grew every month and peaked in December 2007 at 548,959. In April 2005 they tested a record 22,000 would-be salespeople and brokers. In the first 3 months of 2008 less than 2,500 have sat for their exam. January 2008 was the first time in 84 months that the licensee population declined, and the trend continues today. Be careful who you use to represent you. Experience counts, especially in this market.