The real estate landscape is changing, and if you’re feeling lost in the chaos, you’re not alone. Join Heather Shimala and industry veteran Garrett Frey as they dissect the misconceptions surrounding the current market, challenging the narrative that we are officially in a buyer's market. With years of experience on their side, they reveal critical insights that every agent and potential buyer must hear to navigate this shifting terrain successfully.

In this eye-opening discussion, Heather and Garrett explore the real implications of the latest market trends. They unpack the historical context that has shaped today’s environment, noting that many agents have only known a seller's market since 2010. You’ll discover how to redefine what a buyer’s market truly means and why understanding inventory levels is crucial for making informed decisions.

Garrett shares his unique perspective on why many buyers are feeling hesitant, drawing parallels to their past experiences during the pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of proper buyer consultations and how agents can guide their clients through uncertainties, ensuring they feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. You’ll learn practical tips that agents can implement immediately to support buyers in making confident choices amid fluctuating market conditions.

Don’t miss out on this essential conversation that could save your clients from costly mistakes. As the real estate landscape evolves, knowing how to interpret these changes can open doors to new opportunities. Perfect for real estate agents looking to sharpen their strategies and buyers wanting to understand their position, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain the clarity you need to thrive in today’s market!

Garrett Frey is a renowned real estate coach and entrepreneur, known for his extensive experience and insights into market dynamics that empower agents and buyers alike.

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Real estate agent burnout isn't a personal failing it's a business design problem. In this episode of Real Estate on Purpose, international performance coach Ryan Secrist joins host Heather Shimala to break down why real estate agents burn out and exactly how to fix it.

Heather Shimala sits down with Ryan Secrist, founder of RYSE Results, for an honest conversation about real estate agent burnout, setting boundaries, and building a real estate career that doesn't consume everything else in your life. If you're a Texas real estate agent who's exhausted, or a realtor anywhere questioning the grind, or wondering whether real estate coaching, a mentor, or a different brokerage might change everything this conversation is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT REAL ESTATE AGENT BURNOUT

Why your worth as a real estate agent is not tied to your production numbers or your last closing
How treating "all life as data" helps you detach from outcomes you can't control
Why burnout is a betrayal of your own core values and how to spot realtor burnout before it costs you your career
How real leadership (of yourself first) prevents the exhaustion most real estate agents accept as normal
How to set boundaries with clients and lead sources without losing the business
What causes real estate agent burnout?
Tying self-worth to production, no boundaries with clients or lead sources, and building a real estate business around someone else's definition of success instead of your own core values.

How can DFW and Texas real estate agents avoid burnout?
Set boundaries early, treat results as data instead of identity, and get outside perspective from a real estate coach, mentor, or brokerage that's actually built to support how you want to work not just how much you produce.

Where can a burned-out Texas real estate agent get help?
Real estate coaching through RYSE Results (Ryan Secrist) addresses mindset and performance; agents exploring a new brokerage in DFW or across Texas can reach out to Heather Shimala at Reserve 76 Realty.

WHO THIS IS FOR
Real estate agents, realtors, team leads, and brokers anywhere especially in Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas who are feeling stretched thin, stuck in their business instead of served by it, or open to real estate coaching or a new brokerage home that actually fits how they want to work.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Ryan Secrist is the founder of RYSE Results, a real estate coaching practice for agents ready to build sustainable, values-driven careers instead of running on empty. Learn more: ryseresults.com | Follow Ryan: instagram.com/ryan_a_secrist

ABOUT THE HOST
Heather Shimala has spent 17 years in real estate with Reserve 76 Realty, serving South Denton County and the greater DFW area (Lantana, Argyle, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Bartonville, Double Oak, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Roanoke, Trophy Club). She started Real Estate on Purpose because every agent she respects most has quietly hit a wall at some point, and no one was talking about how they got past it.

Thinking about a real estate coaching relationship, a mentor, or a brokerage change in DFW or Texas? Reach Heather directly at Heather@Reserve76.com