Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help real estate brokers measure the effectiveness and efficiency of their real estate agent recruitment strategies to build strong, productive teams. Tracking the right recruitment KPIs helps optimize hiring processes, improve candidate quality, reduce costs, and support long-term brokerage growth.
Top Recruitment KPIs for Real Estate Brokers #
- Average Number of Applications per Job Opening
Measures candidate interest in listings, helping gauge if job postings attract enough talent. - Time to Fill (Process Duration)
Tracks the average time from job posting to candidate hiring, identifying bottlenecks in recruitment. - Offer Acceptance Rate
Shows the percentage of job offers accepted by candidates, reflecting the brokerage’s attractiveness to talent. - Candidate Satisfaction
Assesses candidate experience via surveys to improve the hiring process and employer brand reputation. - Turnover Rate
Monitors the percentage of agents leaving the brokerage to identify retention challenges. - Conversion Rate by Recruitment Channel
Evaluates the effectiveness of different sourcing channels to optimize recruitment spend. - Cost per Hire
Calculates total recruitment costs divided by hires, identifying opportunities to reduce expenses. - Application Abandonment Rate
Tracks the percentage of candidates who start but do not complete applications, indicating potential friction points. - Number of Calls/Interviews per Recruiter
Measures recruiter productivity to ensure efficient workload distribution. - Career Site Traffic
Quantifies visits to job and career pages, indicating brand visibility and job appeal.
By consistently monitoring these KPIs, brokers can make data-informed decisions to improve recruitment outcomes, attract higher-quality agents, and ensure sustainable growth of their real estate teams.














