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Women's Council At a Glance: Winter 2009

Overview

Total Current Members: 16,400
Annual Operating Budget: $1.9 million
Strategic Initiatives Reserve: $380,500
Long-term Reserve: $990,000
Staff: 8 Full-time Equivalents
National Dues: $86 Annually
Our Ranking Among 700+ U.S. Women’s Organizations: 12th



Chapters

Local Chapters: 289
Average Chapter Size: 57 members
State Chapters: 29
Three Largest States:

  • Florida (2,505)
  • California (2,496)
  • Texas (1,919)

Three Largest Local Chapters:

  • Rochester, NY (205)
  • San Antonio, TX (180)
  • Pensacola Bay Area, FL (180)

 



Women's Council Members

Average Age Among Members: 54
Average Experience in Real Estate: 18 years
Average Experience Among All REALTORS®: 7 years
Percentage of Members by Job Function:

  • Sales 71%
  • Management 17%

Percentage with Ownership Interest in Their Firms: 22%
Average Women's Council's Member’s Income from Real Estate: $117,900
Among All Full-time REALTORS®: $47,700
Number of Members Who Annually Refer Business to Another Women's Council Member: 9,600
Number Who Have Children Under 18 Living at Home: 1 in 6



Designation

Number of Performance Management Network Designees: 1,042
The first official award of the designation was in May 2004.


 

Importance & Satisfaction Ratings (Local Chapter Performance as a Business Resource)

Importance to Members Benefit Members' Level of Satisfaction
91%
Real-estate-related meetings/programs 86%
90% Business contacts 83%
89% Professional credibility 84%
84% Networking/sharing business tips 76%
83% Referrals 59%
82% Sense of community 79%
81% Support and encouragement 77%