Brokerages opening food banks for associates?

It certainly is not an accurate picture of the entire country but how often does a writer try to give an accurate portrayal if it does not suit the purpose of their article.

I am like you working smarter and harder to make the same amount.

Anyway, maybe it is not a bad thing to have a couple of articles out there talking about Realtors actually struggling not out getting rich off of the working class :)

I think there are a lot of agents struggling right now.  I know several have had to find part-time jobs -- others have lost their homes.  I don't know if the article is accurate, but I do do a lot more are suffering than what may meet the eye.

The article may be true within certain geographical areas, or it could just make good news copy.  I would venture younger agents with a fair size family could be suffering.  If other young families with two spouses working, are feeling the pinch given the oil situation, high utilities, high food cost, etc, etc, why would it not be unfeasible to think that some realtors are having difficulty.  Just factoring in the cost of being in real estate, market shifts, and how the real estate industry is changing. 

I think anyone can take a look at their life and make changes,  what causes you to make those changes is different for everyone. My husband and I are blessed with 2 beautiful children.  My income has not been at it's best, but we are not at the food bank.  We did however start making a conscious effort to cook at home, not waste gas, explore our community for fun activities with the kids.  We don't need to go to a theme park when we live 10 minutes from the ocean front.  Our family is happier now than ever and eating at home is what families have done for centuries, the future leaders of our country need to learn family values at the dinner table.  Instead of crying over money you thought you would have, make changes and Don't waste the money you do have! 

We know of many that are struggling. Some have quit, found a regular job, and some have found part time jobs on top of the real estate and we know of a couple that have lost their homes. ~Rita

Erika, That article was brutal!!! I do know there are many REALTORS(R) that are going out of business right now. These are tuff times but for me personally it has forced me to get better at what I do. It took me about 6 months to adjust my business and get on track. But now that I have business is very good and I expect it to get better. No food pantry for me!!!

Hi Erika -  Welcome to ActiveRain. I look forward to networking with you and reading your future post. Have a great day!!!