A Shrinking Crowd...What's Up With That?

Ken, don't allow other agents apathy to influence you.

Kenneth,

I believe you are absolutely correct about the hours and work ethic.  When I took my original classes to get my license 8 years ago the instructor told us all that less than half would be in the business in two years.  That sounds about right.

I think keeping up with learning and training classes is very important in real estate as other businesses.

I also think more and more sales associates can't/aren't able to make a living continuing in real estate.  We've lost quite a few agents in our area and the economy is tightening the spending belt of others in attending functions/classes and marketing.

It's great you are staying busy and we find the business is still there it just isn't going to fall into your lap like manna from heaven and you have to work harder.

Sue of Robin and Sue

The other day, I asked a friend if she was going to an upcoming Tech Conference.   This Realtor was a six-figure Top Producer back in the day.   But she told me point blank, "I cannot justify the expense at this time".

The number of booths at Trade Shows, and the Number of Attendees at State and National Conventions,  is definitely going down.     Sign of the times.   :(

I have noticed less attending events. Some have lost the drive and don't give a rip.

Kenneth ~ Keeping our heads in the game is key. It’s easy to get sucked in to the depressed mentality.