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Rainmaker
1,772,017
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

When I pass away.

Aug 23, 2016 12:09 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Pauline Simpson When you are no longer having fun.

Aug 23, 2016 07:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The retirment bell tolls when it does. The last ring will be obvious

Aug 23, 2016 08:18 AM
Rainmaker
3,074,716
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Richie Alan Naggar nailed this one!

Aug 23, 2016 07:12 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,144
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is different for each person. When health or other priorites become more important and you can afford to do it, go for it.

Aug 23, 2016 01:28 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I've been to a lot of memorial services for real estate agents, but only one retirement party!

Aug 23, 2016 01:13 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I am with Michael Setunsky  on this subject.  A

Aug 23, 2016 12:24 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Whenever you've had enough Pauline. If you no longer have joy, time to pack it in.

Aug 23, 2016 09:00 AM
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Pauline Simpson
Century21 Milestone Realty - Jamaica, NY

Thank you guys. 

 

 

Aug 23, 2016 08:12 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

That depends on you - for me it will be when I just can't do it anymore or it's no longer of interest to me

Aug 24, 2016 12:12 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Michael Setunsky gave you the perfect answer.

Aug 23, 2016 10:19 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I think if you plan properly, you can retire and continue to earn income from wherever you are living....  that's what I've created for me.... and I haven't been in a property in 12 years....but make a great income.

Aug 23, 2016 10:16 PM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

We get to retire?? 

Aug 23, 2016 10:10 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

What makes you ask? Why even think in terms of retiring? 

Aug 23, 2016 09:54 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When you have the funds for a comfortable retirement.

Aug 23, 2016 08:39 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I might retire when I run out of energy, but I suspect that will be a very long time from now!

Aug 23, 2016 08:18 PM
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213,318
Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

I'm ready-thanks for asking! I think I will go in about 5 years, or when my tolerance level completely wears out.

Aug 23, 2016 07:27 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Pauline Simpson - what? retirement? why?

I do not see that happening with me soon....

Aug 23, 2016 03:34 PM
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Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

Hasn't even crossed my mind. 

Aug 23, 2016 02:30 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I will be involved forever! There is a woman in Texas who is in her 90s and going strong - That is my role model

Aug 23, 2016 01:59 PM
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Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

That all depends on the individual. I'm not sure I will ever completely retire. I like to have something to do. My broker has been in the business for 40 years and he says almost the same thing. 

Aug 23, 2016 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

When you stop enjoying it! As long as your long term retirement plan allows for you to stop.

Aug 23, 2016 01:12 PM
Rainmaker
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Retire?  Never!

Aug 23, 2016 01:07 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Oh, Pauline Simpson I didn't know Realtors retired?  I thought we did this until we died because we LOVE what we do soooooo much! Am I wrong?

Aug 23, 2016 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

When you longer enjoy it.

Aug 23, 2016 11:53 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

For me it is not about the money, I have more than enough to quit after 27 years of this. When I wake up with no fire or passion then it is done, but only with a sale of my company as an exit strategy.

Aug 23, 2016 08:37 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

I don't think of real estate as having a 'retirement' age - HA!  The gentleman that sold us our house is now in his early 80's, and is still a realtor, though he's cut back on activities (still does Open Houses), and is now part of a Team.  Seriously Pauline Simpson, I think when health or desire for real estate as a career is over, then that might be time. 

Aug 23, 2016 07:35 AM
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Cynthia Biechler
Biechler Grp Real Estate w/HOMESMART Connect - Chicago - Chicago, IL

I know some agents who are in their 70's & 80's that are superstars & selling. I don't think I have ever been to a retirement party for an agent. It's up to you when you are no longer enjoying the business.

Aug 25, 2016 11:56 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Pauline Simpson I get the feeling that real estate will retire me when my time is up.  I've thought it had happened several time and then the phone rings.  Just like the golfer that throws his or her clubs into the lake.  Then one of the partners asked if he wants to play tomorrow so he dives into the lake.

Aug 24, 2016 01:59 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

When you no longer enjoy what you do.

Aug 24, 2016 08:01 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 You will know when it's time.   Just make sure you have sufficient financial resources.

Aug 24, 2016 01:21 AM
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Jessie Cochran
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Panama City Realty Group

I've retired from a previous career - I was no longer enjoying it - that's when I'll stop

Aug 24, 2016 12:36 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I do not think I will ever retire, maybe just slow down.

Aug 24, 2016 12:06 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

It depends.

Aug 23, 2016 11:45 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

When your patience level drops below being civil with the public.

Aug 23, 2016 10:58 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

10 years ago for me

Aug 23, 2016 10:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Two weeks after being pronounced dead!

Aug 23, 2016 10:35 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I remember hearing that agents don't retire they just become listless.  

Aug 23, 2016 09:47 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

What is your exit strategy? If you accomplished all your goals and set financially  to leave, it does not matter what age you are. 

Aug 23, 2016 04:54 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends on numerous factors.

Aug 23, 2016 02:13 PM
Rainmaker
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

When you don't need the income any more. Or you find something you like better.

Aug 23, 2016 12:52 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

When you are ready to do something else, or unable to sell real estate anymore.

Some never do retire

Aug 23, 2016 08:02 AM