Every week, more real estate agents are leaving the industry. Some say it’s the market. Others say it’s burnout. But what if it’s something deeper?

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what’s really going on in the real estate world. The headlines say it’s just a market slowdown. But behind closed doors, agents are dealing with something much more personal fatigue, financial pressure, and an identity crisis that no one wants to admit.

If so many people are leaving the business, what does that say about the state of the industry?

We’re talking openly about the emotional toll of being in real estate today. How social media creates unrealistic expectations, how brokerages may be leaving agents out to dry, and why the cost of staying in the game might no longer be worth it for some.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why so many agents are quietly quitting the industry

• What burnout actually looks like for realtors in today’s market

• How much the slowdown has impacted agents’ income this year

• The hidden costs of being a realtor that no one prepares you for

• When to pivot, when to quit, and how to know the difference

• How some agents are successfully transitioning into new roles

• What keeps people in the business when everything says to walk away

• The hardest conversations agents are having with themselves right now

This one’s not about leads, scripts, or strategies. It’s about the stuff agents are afraid to say out loud.

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Looking to buy or sell real estate in the GTA? Reach out at dcinelli@royallepage.ca or DM me on Instagram at @davidvcinelli_realtor