Your Confidence In the Market

“Only 31% of agents are optimistic about the market. 58% are optimistic about their own business.” James Shaw shares the results of a survey he sent to 35,000 agents after a friend told him she’d need 50 leads going into the new year just to hit 30 deals. Nearly 500 replied. 83% said their market feels slower than it did 60 days ago, only half think they’ll hit their 2026 goal, and the number one challenge wasn’t the market, it was their own consistency. He also shares which groups are the most and least optimistic. The big takeaway: 2026 can be an informational year, and the market is just information. What matters is what your business looks like in response.Aired on October 15, 2026The Pivot: SHIFT Ahead morning call is in an interview format, where agents across the globe share their expert input on various real estate topics. If you are stuck, we have the solution. This mastermind prepares any real estate agent to be several steps ahead of a market shift.James Shaw started this community during the pandemic. After 6 years, the Pivot: SHIFT Ahead is composed by 126.400 real estate agents. Through playbooks, masterminds and events, Shaw provides a growth and accountability space for those who need support.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK FOR FREE & EXCLUSIVE MASTERMINDS: facebook.com/groups/SHIFTDailyReady to Scale Your Real Estate Business? JOIN THE INSPIRE COLLECTIVE FOR MORE www.jamesdshaw.com