NCAR Loses 6,873 Members Since 2007
Enrollment in the North Carolina Association of Realtors (NCAR) continued to dive in March 2009, as 1,062 members dropped out during the month, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). 23 states/territories saw a slight increase in membership. While five of the 10 largest chapters saw an increase in membership, North Carolina, eight in size, saw a decrease of 2.81% in March
Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina all added members in January 2009. The NCAR membership roll as of 2/28/2009, is 36,696 - the lowest since April 2006. This is 2.81% below the February enrollment of 37,758 and 11.67% below the 2/29/2008 enrollment of 41,542 making for a 12 month loss of 4,846 members.
Membership in NCAR peaked in November 2007 at 43,569 and the current roll of 36,696 represents a loss of 6,873 members or a 15.77% decline since then.