Not every real estate association tracks or recognizes top producers. And every one that does has its own method for ranking agent performance.

Locally, the Chicago Association of Realtors recognizes agents and teams at different award levels. Agents must have sold in excess of $8 million in volume or 27 to 29 units sold for the year. For agents who sell at least $20 million in volume or move at least 55 units, CAR divides its sales award recipients into “Platinum,” “Gold,” “Silver” or “Bronze” levels based on each individual’s numbers. The range for Bronze Level status by volume is $20 million to $25.9 million, or 55 to 79 units sold. Silver Level agents have $26 million to $39.9 million in volume or 80 to 114 units sold. Gold Level agents have 115 to 199 units sold or $40 million to $49.9 million in volume. The elite Platinum Level agents have more than 200 units sold or $50 million in sales volume.

Illinois Realtors, MORe and NSBAR do not track or recognize top producers.

Nationally, AREAA recognizes and publishes an annual list of “A-list Top Producers” organized by volume and sides for both individuals and teams. NAHREP publishes a yearly report on the “Top 10 Latino Agents in the U.S.” and “The Top 250 Latino Agents in the U.S.” selected from a pool of self-nominated candidates. For 2017, in addition to transaction sides, the 250-agent report will include top-ranking agents by volume, gross commission incomes earned, age demographics and a breakdown of agents working independently vs. with a team.

Currently, NAGLREP does not track or recognize top producers among its members. The local NAREB chapter, the Dearborn Realtist Board, also does not track top producers, though they do collect members’ closing data.