Part 14/18:
While there’s widespread chatter—often amplified online—that up to 15% of GTA realtors have abandoned the industry in 2025, neither Ford nor the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board have corroborated this figure. Official data remains scant, with reports focusing on transaction volumes and prices rather than workforce attrition. Nonetheless, the anecdotal and visual evidence—vacant offices, reduced agent rosters, and rising membership lapses—collectively suggest a significant contraction.