In this unfiltered season finale, the ladies of The Collective Podcast sit down to unpack the wild ride that was 2025 in real estate. From constant job layoffs causing contract fallout, to sellers drowning in negative equity, to buyers submitting lowball offers with zero urgency — this episode lays out the real reality behind today’s market.Whether you’re a new agent trying to survive these unpredictable shifts, a seasoned agent fighting to stay motivated, or simply someone curious about the 2025–2026 housing landscape… this episode hits home.What we cover:✅  Why so many contracts collapsed this year✅  The emotional and financial toll of listings sitting 100+ days✅  Buyers acting like it’s a “buyer’s market” (even though is it… really?)✅  Agents losing deals due to job losses, government shutdown delays & financing chaos✅  How to protect your energy, set boundaries, and recover from burnout✅  Why “Let Them” became the motto of survival in 2025✅  The team’s mindset + strategic reset heading into 2026If you’re a realtor, a business owner, or anyone grinding through a tough year — this conversation will remind you you’re not alone.📌 Let us know in the comments:What topics do YOU want in Season 2?👍 Like, Subscribe & Share to support the podcast!CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro & Thanking Our First Listeners01:00 – Looking Back at a Wild 202501:40 – What the Market REALLY Feels Like02:20 – Job Losses & Canceled Contracts03:00 – Why Leads Are Down & Agents Are Struggling04:00 – The Harsh Reality for New Agents05:00 – Low Inventory? No Urgency? What’s Going On06:00 – Sellers in Negative Equity & Financial Stress07:00 – High Costs, Solar Panels & Refinance Regrets08:00 – The Pressure on Listing Agents09:00 – Marketing Spend, Staging & Upfront Costs10:00 – Buyer Behavior: Low Offers & High Demands12:00 – Is It Really a Buyer’s Market?13:20 – What Predictors Say About 202614:00 – Navigating Delays, Shutdowns & Lending Chaos16:00 – Staying Motivated Through Disappointment17:00 – “Let Them” — Learning Not to Take It Personal18:30 – Keeping Sanity Through Tough Transactions19:30 – Trusting Your Gut as an Agent22:00 – Boundaries, Burnout & Protecting Your Energy24:00 – When Clients Ghost You27:00 – People Pleasing vs Professional Standards29:00 – Why Not Every Client Is Your Client31:00 – The Power of No & Not Taking Things Personally34:00 – Manifesting Through Tough Markets36:00 – Preparing for 2026 With Systems & Strategy37:00 – Holiday Decorating, Joy & Resetting the Energy41:00 – Balancing Motherhood & the Chaos of the Season44:00 – Managing Screen Time & Mental Health47:00 – Algorithm Awareness & Protecting Your Mind48:00 – Asking What Truly Serves Your Life49:00 – 2025 as the Year of Lessons50:00 – Gratitude for Season One & Looking Ahead52:00 – Getting Even More Real in Season Two53:00 – Final Thoughts & Season Wrap

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