Is business slow right now?

[Peyto]

Slow? Several factors maybe.  Uncomfortable methods of payments such as IE..deposits,  E- Transfer, price hikes which may be out of reach. These of course are directed towards Indys. 
I'll venture to guess that agencies are not experiencing slow business.  Why? Simply easier payment methods and more affordable for many.

deposits and etranfer never fully stopped people from going to see SPs. even agencies seem slower these days (ie some popular girls at agencies used to be booked out for same day appointments but you can now book even with short notice). it has to do with the economy in the shitter and people are hoarding cash in case of losing their jobs, not being able to pay their debt/mortgages and whatnot.

Ya, could be but there is a percentage to everything that people will steer away from. The economy isn't doing all that bad. Depends what sector you are in. That's your typical media putting fear out there. People should stop watching the news. Real estate, yes, is iffy but, I believe things will work out.  Rates are slowing going down, inflation is down, grocery stores are ever so busy ( just go to Superstore or Costco ), Stock markets are surging so....The economy isn't bothering me or many others I know. I work in the public sector and I know several long term real estate agents too. Again, yes, condos etc are slowing so, depends what sector you are in.

Its not all fear and doom on a grande scale. Our left winged media here in Canada will do that. I think SP price increases are the issue. On Perb, many have stated that. I stay away from Deposits etc and I'm quite sure I'm not the only one so, again, percentage to everything. I'm sure not everyone is comfortable just giving out there personal info out the random people that could potential come back and bite you. Also, look at PERB review section? Its mainly from all agencies. I don't see too many INDY reviews who advertise on PERB. But, we all have our views on things.