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Real Estate Agents

Real Estate Agents - Employment & Outlook

The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

  • Real estate agencies
  • Real estate rental companies

Outlook

Growth in this career will be about as fast as average. Many online sites and mobile apps help people view information about homes that are for sale however, growth in population and mobility will create some demand for agents as people look for larger homes or need to move due to a job relocation.

Job openings will occur each year as people leave this career. Real estate is a competitive industry. Job prospects are best for those with experience and a strong background in sales. Strong social and business ties in the community are also helpful.

Real Estate Agents (CIS 100433)

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Illinois
9,391
Large
&
3.0%
8.2%
>>>>
843
High
  Champaign Area
264
Medium
&
-3.0%
5.2%
>>>>
21
Very few
  Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area
226
Medium
&
2.7%
2.9%
>>>>
21
Few
  Cook County
5,426
Large
&
3.8%
9.2%
>>>>
494
High
  Decatur Area
60
Small
&
1.7%
3.8%
>>>>
5
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
333
Medium
&
2.1%
10.3%
>>>>
30
Very few
  Du Page County
695
Medium
&
7.2%
8.8%
>>>>
67
Few
  Edwardsville Area
112
Small
&
0.9%
12.4%
>>>>
10
Very few
  Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area
42
Small
&
-7.1%
-0.2%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area
74
Small
&
1.4%
6.0%
>>>>
6
Very few
  Lake County
443
Medium
&
8.4%
11.7%
>>>>
43
Few
  McHenry County
99
Small
&
3.0%
7.6%
>>>>
8
Very few
  Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area
93
Small
&
-5.4%
4.4%
>>>>
8
Very few
  Northwest Illinois Area
110
Small
&
-1.8%
4.3%
>>>>
9
Very few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
256
Medium
&
0.8%
4.5%
>>>>
22
Very few
  Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area
77
Small
&
-2.6%
3.5%
>>>>
6
Very few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
79
Small
&
1.3%
5.6%
>>>>
7
Very few
  Rockford Area
165
Medium
&
1.2%
6.6%
>>>>
14
Very few
  Shawnee National Forest Area
34
Very small
&
-2.9%
1.1%
>>>>
3
Very few
  Springfield Area
122
Small
&
3.3%
4.6%
>>>>
11
Very few
  St Louis-Belleville Area
155
Medium
&
-1.3%
0.9%
>>>>
13
Very few
  Vermilion County
19
Very small
&
-5.3%
-0.5%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Will County
286
Medium
&
7.3%
14.9%
>>>>
27
Very few
United States
430,700
Very large
&
1.9%
4.0%
>>>>
36,400
High
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.