MLS markets experiencing the highest turnover nationally
Updated July 2026
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Relitix Agent Switch Rate Index · June 2026
Top 15 U.S. metros — highest % of agents switching brokerages
Share of agents who changed brokerages over the last 12 months (June 2025 – May 2026).
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Agent brokerage switches exceeds 20% in several U.S. markets, according to new Relitix index
July 2026 Report
The July 2026 Relitix Agent Switch Rate Index analyzed agent brokerage movement across 122 MLS markets nationwide, based on activity recorded through June 2026 (reflecting the 12-month trailing period from June 2025 to May 2026). The report found that while the average annual agent switch rate across all markets is approximately 9.1%, several markets are experiencing significantly higher levels of brokerage movement. The data shows substantial variation across the country, with the highest-ranked market posting a 31% annual switch rate—more than three times the national average.
Among the highest-mobility markets include:
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Spartanburg, SC led the nation at 31%
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Tyler, TX followed at 23.7%
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Springfield, MO recorded 21.8%
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Indianapolis, IN reached 20.2%
Key takeaways
The findings suggest that recruiting and retention pressures remain elevated in many markets despite broader industry stabilization.
- Elevated Pressure: The findings suggest that recruiting and retention pressures remain elevated in many markets despite broader industry stabilization.
- National Benchmark: The average annual agent switch rate across the analyzed U.S. metro markets is approximately 9%.
- Extreme Local Activity: Four distinct markets exceeded a 20% annual switching rate, indicating unusually active recruiting environments.
- Brokerage Opportunity: High-switch-rate markets create significant expansion opportunities, as more agents are actively evaluating brokerage alternatives.
- Increased Vulnerability: The same conditions that create strong recruiting opportunities also increase a brokerage’s risk of agent attrition.
- Strategic Planning: Market-wide switch-rate trends provide an essential early warning system, meaning brokerages in high-mobility areas must prioritize proactive retention and engagement strategies.
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About this report:
What is the Relitix Switch Rate Index? Relitix’s Agent Switch Rate Index highlights the markets with the highest agent brokerage switches over the past 12 months, signaling regions where recruiting activity may be higher than usual. The Agent Switch Rate Index is powered by Relitix’s nationwide MLS intelligence platform, which tracks agent movement patterns, brokerage transitions, and recruiting activity across 122 U.S. MLS markets. Data courtesy of the multiple listing services serving our covered markets.
About Relitix:
Relitix provides data-driven decision support for brokerage leaders across the United States. A pioneer in applying AI and data science technology in brokerage management, Relitix profiles over 1.5 million agents in more than 180 markets nationwide to help brokers recruit, coach, and retain agents. Advanced data tools allow unprecedented visibility in agents, offices, and markets for strategic planning and M&A support.
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