I agree. With over 1 million agents in the U.S. and over 86,000 in Canada, there will always be savvy real estate professionals that are interested in our services.
My bit of advice would be to shy away from "newbie" agents and concentrate on the more established, top producing REPs. Usually good advice in any market.
The Spring market in my neck of the woods (Ontario, Canada) is starting to pick up a bit and Susan made a couple of terrific points about the distressed, investor and first-time homebuyer markets.
Best wishes for great success in real estate!
Cheers,
Pam