4,571,456
Good for you, Tammy. I have long heard that agents don't retire but they become listless. 🙃
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Julie A. Black
Kapaa, HI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Peter den Boer
Woodstock, GA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Don Baker
Eatonton, GA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Haiku, HI
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,502,848
I could retire at any point, the only differnce is the quality of said retirement. The longer I wait, the better it will be. I should have all my homes paid off in 5-7 years and then it'll be very nice and easy to retire.
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Julie A. Black
Kapaa, HI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Don Baker
Eatonton, GA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
805,799
Yes, I am finished in Nov. I have done my succession planning, I started the planning last year. I turned 65 in Feb. I feel it's time to travel (when we are able to) and not worry about work.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Don Baker
Eatonton, GA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
584,491
My retirement plan is very simply.
"I just WANT to Work, NOT HAVE to Work!" LOL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
6,392,889
As long as opportunities keep coming up I am not sure that retirement is possible.
However I did agree to take a 3 month semi vacation trip in 2022, looking forward to vacationing and working from a camper van on a cross continental trip.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
1,543,225
I already retired once. After 30 years of being a Professional DJ, I retired into my 22 year (so far) Real Estate Career. Yes, there was overlap, lol, I'm not in my 70's yet.
Unless I become a famous chef, no plans to retire from real estate. I'd go bonkers not working. I'll certainly cherry pick clients as I get older.
My grandmother worked as the Broker of Record in her own
Nelson Real Estate Company into her 80's,
so not bloody likely I'll retire in the next 30 years. 😉
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
1,513,143
July 16th was to be my retirement!
I have left real estate and now do odd jobs here and there outside!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,104,806
I don't actually work for money any more. I can't imagine not working. I've been working since I was 16... that's going on 57 years.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
883,537
Is that allowed in this business?
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,781,013
Yes to debt free and to pursue the many other things life has to offer....
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Don Baker
Eatonton, GA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,746,165
I'm on a permanent vacation already, here on the best island in the world.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
2,435,649
I retired from a 30 year career in corporate america and was bored after a few weeks. So here I am! I have no desire to retire because I feel like I can do all the things I want to do AND continue to manage a real estate business. But perhaps my answer will be different in 5 years....
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
195,422
I plan to retire one day, but I have a little while to go.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
693,775
My wife would like me to retire next year. I am not so sure. I really enjoy what I do and the company I work for. We will be debt free next year so retirement is possible.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
2,240,911
Already debt free but that's not the carrot on the end of the stick to keep the listing, marketing, selling (repeat) cycle going. I grew up on a farm, am more of a vocation than vacation person and work does not feel like labor. If you reinvent how you "practice" real estate, it is not ho hum or boring and you meet, help so many interesting folks. Building and maintaining a business is sport. Real estate is a jealous master.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,153,794
I would but you know those "customers for life" when they stop calling me that will be the signal. It helps being a 3rd generation agent because the plans to retire went into effect when I first began. Hard to give up a good thing!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,310,972
No plans to retire.
Enjoying what I do and enjoying the income I am earning.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,215,388
Since I was in sales management of high end golf course communities at the end of my career retirement was easy! That said much easier being debt free. Good for you on your plan!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,868,372
Definitely have been working towards retirement. Turned 65 this year, house paid off next year, and brought on an agent that can take my business if/when I am traveling. Feel like I have my exit strategy in place. Still think I won't retire completely, just will have longer time off.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,344,906
Yes. I sure do.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,196,912
We don’t retire, we expire, unfortunately
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,090,637
I have no plans to retire and will probably be involved with real estate in some fashion until I drop. That's the beauty of real estate, it allows one to change the way they do business when they want or need to make a change. I have been debt free for years and had a taste of retirement on two occasions after surgeries and it's not for me. I was bored and restless after a week and could not wait to get back to work.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
3,587,835
Well that was the plan last year to wrap things up but the phone kept ringing and I love working/helping our long time clients buy and sell. I enjoy it. So I'm 'kind of' retired. Where I'm at is a great place to be!!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
5,772,575
Tammy,
No plans to retire, we love what we do do...A
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
378,367
I'm amazed at the number of people who plan to work until they can't. No thanks. I'm not going to sit home and watch tv, but I'll be happy when we both retire.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
3,383,334
I have definitely been thinking of a way to exit. The answer seems to be create a team and get other people doing work as well, or a small brokerage. Have more income than just mine and have something to sell when the time to retire comes.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
5,229,233
I love your plan, Tammy! Mine is very similar to yours - although I can't imagine not working so, I'll probably just go to an abbreviated schedule in about 10 years.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
3,125,255
No plans made yet. Am still enjoying the referral rewards that come from being a seasoned agent the industry.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,052,056
My will provides for my files and clients upon my death . . . I'm 'semi retired' now but you'd never know it. And this is how I will stay until I am no longer healthy enough to perform. That could be a while!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
7,834,945
Good luck with your plans. Anticipate that retirement may be more expensive than your initial thoughts.
We have been retired for seven years.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,844,171
yes, am planning a few things.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
509,449
Congratulations!!
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
620,692
I'm looking at the end of the year myself... I'm 72, have very manageable debt, mortgage-free, no car payment etc.... After 41 years in commission sales (automotive and real estate) it's just time to do it... On that note, is my list of past clients marketable, or do they belong to my broker?... You think about things like this when you get to the point I've found myself.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
763,783
I have invested in real estate and the stock market. I'll be okay as long as there in not another crash like we had in 2006.
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Julie A. Black
Kapaa, HI
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
135,724
eh, when I can't drive anymore
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
855,269
Soon, I think. Certainly within the next 2 years or so. No debt. Just waiting for my business to slow down enough for me to jump off!
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
634,431
Realtors never retire...they just become listless
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA