Realtor income and sales role in 2012, and despite remaining obstacles, this news will have some considering getting back into real estate, or start a new career. 

Income and sales are up for Realtors for the second year in a row follow nine years of decline, according to the 2013 National Association of Realtors latest member profile. 

The median gross income of a Realtor rose 25 percent from $34,900 in 2011 to $43,500 in 2012 is admittedly an attractive stat, and many will jump on the bandwagon, or perhaps return to the bandwagon regardless of any other facts in the report.