I'm thinking about quitting real estate. Should I?
By Bill Kelly, Philadelphia Real Estate Coach and Director of Productivity Coaching at Keller Williams · Updated October 28, 2026
Short answer
Before you quit real estate, look at your last 30 days of activity. If you made calls, hosted open houses, and followed up consistently and still have nothing, it's time for an honest conversation about fit. If you didn't, you haven't really tried the business yet. Most agents quit on their feelings, not their numbers.
The 30-day test
- How many attempts did you make?
- How many real conversations did that create?
- How many opportunities came from those?
- How many people did you follow up with more than once?
When quitting makes sense
If you can't cover your bills for the time it takes to build, or you genuinely hate talking to people every day, it's okay to walk away or go part time. That's a fit decision, not a failure.
When it doesn't
If your numbers are close to zero, you're not failing at real estate. You're not doing it yet. My own first year was rough. What turned it around was doing a few activities every day, not a new idea.
Before you decide, talk to someone who will be honest with you. Call or text (215) 828-5286, or book a free call at calendly.com/billkellykw.
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