Hundreds of real estate agents abandon industry as state's booming market continues to cool

Myles Blackwell says work-life balance was a big factor in his decision to walk away. (Supplied: Myles Blackwell)

After years of a booming market, hundreds if not thousands of Queensland real estate agents are leaving the industry as once-skyrocketing property prices continue their slow descent.

Data from Queensland's Office of Fair Trading found thousands rushed into the industry as the market ramped up in late 2021.