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Rainmaker
5,216,509
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I am thankful that it was my first full year of retirement and spending most of my time with my grandson.

Nov 26, 2019 03:51 AM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I am thankful for the rehabilitation from my accident last November and the help I received from my husband ... being my left-hand man.  I am still in process of getting the use of my left arm and hands working the way they are supposed to ... but overall - A Great Year! Best since 2009.

Nov 26, 2019 07:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,197,262
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Changing offices and finally getting my business and life in order.

Nov 26, 2019 04:07 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Absolutely nothing. I slowed it down this year to take care of my husband for months after major spine surgery. And while I'm thankful the surgery and his recuperation (which is now in its 5th month and not yet fully over) went well... I am not thankful for the impact it had to have on the time I could spend on my business.

Nov 26, 2019 03:26 AM
Ambassador
2,436,210
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I moved to Montana from NY. That certainly changed things! And while I'm not working with clients yet, I'm grateful for the opportunity to totally start over/restrategize/etc. 

Nov 26, 2019 06:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

This year tried small newsletters to past clients. They mail them for me which saves alot of time.

I am thankful thruout the year like one should be.

Nov 26, 2019 06:29 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

More business from my website. 

Nov 26, 2019 07:29 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Discovering Dr.Joe D. and all of his training and meditation. I have changed my life and my business transformed in the process. I wrote a gratitude post about it. 

Nov 26, 2019 08:41 AM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I am thankful that long time clients (about 20 or so sales in all) were able to complete a permit for a new casita that got hung up between city and architect (that failed to do his job properly). Thankfully we got it figured out and they are now living in the new multi-gen home. It was very stressful for them and that is so not how I plan things to go for clients....ever. Smooth and stress free as possible as always been my motto.

Nov 26, 2019 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Retirement from RE @William P

Nov 26, 2019 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
629,708
Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

I had a better plan to start the year!

Nov 26, 2019 06:50 AM
Rainmaker
469,510
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

Deciding to follow a model instead of winging it.

Nov 26, 2019 06:49 AM
Rainmaker
634,531
Jason E. Gordon
CMG Mortgage, San Diego, CA - San Diego, CA
Sr Loan Officer, CMA, CMPS, CDLP, CDRE, RCSD, CDPE

The longer I work in the mortgage industry, the more I am thankful & appreciate the true professionals in all aspects of the real estate industry (my co-workers, Realtors, Escrow Officers, etc).

As our respective industries continue to be threatened by technology and other shortcuts, these deeply entrenched relationships will be key to our success.

Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor e-Pro, CRS, RCS-D, Vets is a perfect example. Hoping he shares with the AR Forum photos from his client appreciation party last night. Truly a man who "gets it". 

Nov 26, 2019 06:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

My Team and all their input and support professionally and personally, my Title Rep, Escrow Rep & Officers and Jason E. Gordon my #1 lender, they are amazing and inspire me!

Nov 26, 2019 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I am thank full nothing changed. Hard work pays off with results. An increase in listings, an increase in sales and lots of pending sales to enter into winter with. 

Nov 26, 2019 04:42 AM
Rainmaker
851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

One thing that changed it?  Nothing.  But staying client centered & solution focused helped maintain a great momentum. 

Nov 26, 2019 03:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,798
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I couldn't pinpoint just one thing or anything. I am thankful I can be of service to people

Nov 26, 2019 02:44 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

Every day, I find something I am thankful for, and the more I am thankful, the more good stuff to be thankful comes my way.  A

Nov 26, 2019 11:20 AM
Ambassador
4,693,588
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

More clients being loyal, as well as referring others to me, I hope that it will happen each and every year!

Nov 26, 2019 09:20 AM
Ambassador
3,383,334
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Letting go of the fear of the worst that could happen and embracing the result I wanted.  I have had the best year of my real estate career.  

It's hard to look past financial distress when there is nothing slotted to close, but focusing on the problem only makes it worse.  A "build it and they will come" philosophy that is essential to getting to a better situation.

Nov 26, 2019 08:49 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Nothing changed. I continue to enjoy retirement.

Nov 26, 2019 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

That this year has been slower than 2018. 2018 was so over the top it nearly damaged my health. I’ve taken advantage of a slower year to take my wife on two cruises and do some traveling.

Nov 26, 2019 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Knowing that prosperity and good fortune is waiting for me and I don't have to hurry to get it but in fact, slow down for it to catch up with me. Life is good

Nov 26, 2019 07:18 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Interests in other areas has allowed me to see marketing to citizens in a context not confined to real estate agent tunnel vision. An agent doesn' t know they have tunnel vision until they get out of the tunnel.

Nov 26, 2019 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Recruiting

Nov 26, 2019 04:58 AM
Ambassador
3,125,842
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Ever thankful that everything continues to flow ever forward. This year has been more successful than last, thanks to repeat business and new clients.

Nov 26, 2019 07:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

I could not believe it, William, you are back!

No changes on my end. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Nov 26, 2019 05:33 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Life and business are always changing.

Nov 26, 2019 03:17 PM
Rainmaker
14,412
Adam Mitchell
Home Buying Guys - Plano, TX
We buy houses to remodel and sell

Consistent lead flow has helped us grow exponentially this year

Nov 26, 2019 01:50 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

my business experienced a small degree of improvement.... I'm usually fairly consistent....and I stay the course....

Nov 26, 2019 11:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Nothing comes to mind.

Nov 26, 2019 09:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

none

Nov 26, 2019 07:57 AM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Walk-Ins

Nov 26, 2019 10:30 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No changes this year for me.

Nov 26, 2019 09:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Dumping one builder and getting better ones with ethics.

Nov 27, 2019 10:36 AM
Ambassador
5,230,119
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Mine was from building relationships over the years - it took time to build... but, unless something changes in this quarter, 3 out of 4 quarters this year were 100% repeat or referral business. 

And...2019 goals were met by end of Q3...and this has been my best year ever in the business. 

It took time but, I'm thankful to have stayed the course over the past few years and focused on the relationships and not the shiny new toys!

Nov 27, 2019 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

No changes, still very thankful for 2019

Nov 26, 2019 08:50 PM
Ambassador
5,049,477
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I'm thankful for my repeat clients and referrals but can't say there is something that changed my business.

Nov 27, 2019 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Good question.

I can't pinpoint anything that has changed except that our Team continues to evolve.

Dec 01, 2019 01:59 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Higher-end home sales! 

Dec 04, 2019 03:17 PM