MLS markets experiencing the highest turnover nationally
Updated July 2026
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Relitix Agent Switch Rate Index · August 2026
Top 15 U.S. metros — highest % of agents switching brokerages
Share of agents who changed brokerages over the last 12 months (August 2025 – July 2026).
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Some U.S. markets see agent movement at more than 3X the national average
August 2026 Report
The August 2026 Relitix Agent Switch Rate Index analyzed agent brokerage movement across 124 eligible MLS markets, based on activity recorded from August 2025 through July 2026. The report found that the average annual agent switch rate across U.S. metro markets was 9.0%, while several markets experienced significantly higher levels of brokerage movement. The highest-ranked market recorded a 30.7% annual switch rate—more than three times the U.S. metro average.
Among the highest-mobility markets include:
Spartanburg, SC led the nation at 30.7%
Indianapolis, IN followed at 24.4%
Tyler, TX reached 23.9%
Springfield, MO recorded 21.0%
Northern New England reached 18.8%
Fort Myers, FL recorded 17.6%
Key takeaways
The findings highlight substantial differences in agent mobility across U.S. markets, with some brokerages facing significantly greater recruiting and retention pressure than others.
- Elevated Pressure: Several markets are experiencing agent switch rates well above the 9.0% U.S. metro average.
- National Benchmark: The average annual agent switch rate across the analyzed markets is 9.0%.
- Extreme Local Activity: Four markets recorded annual switch rates above 20%, led by Spartanburg at 30.7%.
- Recruiting Opportunity: High-switch-rate markets represent significant opportunities for brokerages to identify and recruit agents who may be open to a move.
- Increased Vulnerability: The same market conditions that create recruiting opportunities can also expose brokerages to greater agent attrition.
- Strategic Planning: Market-level switch-rate data gives brokerages an early view of recruiting and retention pressure, helping leaders focus their efforts where agent movement is highest.
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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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