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Back to EpisodesWhy Most Real Estate Agents Lose Listings in 2026 (AI, Social Media & Prospecting)
Description
Most real estate agents are focusing on the wrong strategies—and it’s costing them listings.
In this episode, Tim Harris interviews Ricky Carruth to break down what actually builds a successful real estate business in today’s market and what’s about to change as AI reshapes the industry.
They discuss the real difference between proactive lead generation and passive marketing, why social media may not be the advantage agents think it is, and how relationships remain the only true long-term moat.
You’ll learn why most agents lose their past clients, how top agents dominate a disproportionate share of the market, and what skills will matter most moving into 2026.
This episode also explores how AI will impact real estate agents, content creation, and brokerage models—and why agents who focus on communication and direct prospecting will continue to win.
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