This real estate market

As a newish agent, I would welcome hearing from more seasoned realtors on how they perceive what's happening in the market.  I don't have lots of time to say the real estate market was like this in the 80's or 90's and things will be fine.  I know that in this current real estate market, many realtors are very concerned.  The phone times slots are having difficulty being filled because of how slow things are.  I know that as we approach closer to the holidays it will get more and more difficult to find sellers willing to put their homes on the market.  Any guidance on how to make it through this real estate market?