😬 The 5 Hard Truths Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Hear

This email isn’t meant to be comfortable. It’s meant to wake you up.

PUTNAM COUNTY

Active Listings: 374
New Listings Last Month: 124
Median Days On Market: 57
Median Listing Price: $412,400 šŸ“‰
Median Price per SQFT: $210

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WHITE COUNTY

Active Listings: 207
New Listings Last Month: 52
Median Days On Market: 97
Median Listing Price: $314,900 šŸ“ˆ
Median Price per SQFT: $209

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OVERTON COUNTY

Active Listings: 104
New Listings Last Month: 20
Median Days On Market: 76
Median Listing Price: $337,500 šŸ“‰
Median Price per SQFT: $206

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Active Listings: 461
New Listings Last Month: 140
Median Days On Market: 61
Median Listing Price: $372,400 šŸ“‰
Median Price per SQFT: $216

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Let me be clear…

This email isn’t meant to be comfortable.
It’s meant to wake you up.

If you're committed to growth, mastery, and building something truly special in real estate — then someone has to care enough to say what most won’t.

I care enough to say the hard things.
Because I want to see you win.

Here are the 5 hard truths every agent needs to hear right now:

šŸ”„ Truth #1: The Market’s Tough — But You Might Be Softer Than You Think

Let’s be honest…
We just came out of a unicorn market. If you had a license and a heartbeat, you could sell homes.

That market made people look better than they were.
This market is exposing who’s really built for it.

šŸ‘‰ Top agents don’t ride waves — they build boats.
šŸ‘‰ Are you waiting… or working?
šŸ‘‰ Hoping… or doing?

This isn’t the time to play small or play victim.

 šŸ’„ Work works.

āš ļø Truth #2: No One’s Coming to Save You

Not your broker.
Not the market.
Not better leads.

If you're not where you want to be — it's on you. And that’s GREAT news.

Because if you're the problem…
You're also the solution.

Take back your power.
Stop blaming. Start owning.

 šŸ˜Ø Truth #3: Fear Is Running the Show — and It's Costing You

You’re afraid to post.
Afraid to call.
Afraid to be seen.

That fear is what’s keeping you average.

Top producers aren't fearless — they just act anyway.

šŸ‘‰ They shoot the video anyway.
šŸ‘‰ They pick up the phone anyway.
šŸ‘‰ They show up — even when it’s uncomfortable.

Do it scared. Do it messy. Just do it.

🧱 Truth #4: Adversity Builds Empires

Top agents thrive under pressure. They don’t crumble — they lead.

When a deal falls through? They go get another.
When inventory is low? They knock on doors.
When the client’s emotional? They stay steady.

This business is built in the moments most agents avoid.

🧠 Your response to adversity is your brand.

šŸ” Truth #5: Insanity Is Doing the Same Thing and Expecting More

Let’s call it like it is:

This market requires more.
More follow-up.
More intention.
More conversations.
More you.

Want better results? Change the playbook.

āœ… Audit your time
āœ… Eliminate the fluff
āœ… Pick 3 high-impact activities and go ALL IN

Consistency beats complexity every time.

So here’s the real question…

Will you:

šŸ‘‰ Shrug this off and hope things get better?

Or will you own your gap, embrace the truth, and start building the business (and life) you actually want?

Because someone is going to have their best year ever in 2025.

šŸ’”Why not you?

Let’s get to work.
Give today your all.

Agent Spotlight

Tyler Wilson

Listing Specialist, Skender-Newton Realty

As I reflect on the past decade, I can genuinely say that working at Skender-Newton Realty has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my life. Over the last 10 years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to connect with clients on a personal level—helping them find not just a house, but a place they can truly call home. That level of trust and connection is what fuels my passion for real estate every single day.

Being part of the SNR family has not only been professionally fulfilling but also financially empowering. Through the support and structure here, I’ve been able to achieve significant milestones—investing in both residential and commercial properties and building a solid foundation for my future.

Beyond the transactions and the properties, this journey has been just as much about personal growth. I’ve sharpened my communication skills, strengthened bonds with my coworkers, and developed the kind of time management and discipline that carry over into all areas of life. I’m proud to be part of a team that holds itself to a higher standard, and I’m excited for what the next 10 years will bring.

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Director of Team Growth,  Skender-Newton Realty

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