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Rainmaker
1,574,666
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Yes.  36 days and I close shop!

May 25, 2018 04:12 AM
Ambassador
5,254,685
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Not just yes but, HELL YES!!

I love what I do and have invested far too much money, time and too much of my heart to this one, to ever walk away. 

May 25, 2018 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,582,434
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I do know it hasn't been my first career,  I'm not certain what the future will bring.

May 25, 2018 06:34 AM
Rainmaker
4,901,858
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Yes unless they start accepting 71 year old astronauts.

May 25, 2018 05:16 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,172
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Probably, but one never knows

May 25, 2018 03:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,056,663
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Pfft. Rock goddess will be my last career! Just as soon as I'm discovered!

May 25, 2018 07:42 AM
Ambassador
3,349,554
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I thought it would be.  However, there is a possibility it will not be.  Making the decision to study for another state license. 

May 25, 2018 07:02 AM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Can't really say Paul, I'm open to any opportunity. 

May 25, 2018 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
956,472
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Real estate representation was not my last career, I have multiple streams of residual income I'm working on successfully...loving it!

May 25, 2018 06:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Never say no as one does not know!

May 25, 2018 04:49 AM
Rainmaker
1,553,599
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

No. 4Ever Entrepreneur.

I have had 7 jobs and 3 careers to date, with career #4 & #5 in development the last 2 years. I imagine I'll be evolving yet a new one when I finally cross over.

May 25, 2018 04:38 AM
Ambassador
2,456,875
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I have no idea! I love what I'm doing at the current time but who knows what the future might hold.

May 25, 2018 03:17 AM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Maybe not, I have another business that I have in mind.

May 25, 2018 07:54 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

maybe not.... I was considering enrolling in state certified program for trainer...and then I'd work at the YMCA and train men and women who have had weight loss surger..... it's often difficult for them to participate in a gym without guidance.... the YMCA is a great facility....no one judges there.... 

May 25, 2018 07:23 AM
Ambassador
2,188,388
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

I'm making a career of having fun and helping others in whatever way I can.  Does that count if I don't get paid? 

May 25, 2018 06:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,386,874
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I’m actually working on my next chapter. 

May 25, 2018 05:06 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I live in a state of expectancy (not expectation) - so one never knows what doors may open...

May 25, 2018 04:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,206,636
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Maybe. But who can tell. 

May 25, 2018 03:58 AM
Rainer
370,200
Jay McHugh
SendOutCards-Appreciation Marketing Expert - Acton, MA
YOUR SendOutCard Mentor

30 years ago I was a Foreclosure Paralegal and what a difference that recession was compared to the last one.....

May 25, 2018 02:46 AM
Rainmaker
510,664
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

No, I still have plans to be famous.

May 25, 2018 08:25 AM
Rainmaker
518,597
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

Definitely not.........more meaningful chapters to come!

May 25, 2018 08:22 AM
Ambassador
6,419,449
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

We wont know that until it is time to write the obituary.

May 25, 2018 07:54 AM
Ambassador
5,061,034
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It's not my first and I suspect not my last.

May 25, 2018 07:19 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,587
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, we are always open.  A

May 25, 2018 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
2,784,726
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Who knows? As long as one breaths in and out all things are possible

May 25, 2018 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
74,695
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

I hope not 

May 25, 2018 06:45 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It will unless i can make a career out of professional beach lounger

May 25, 2018 06:31 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't know yet.

May 25, 2018 05:41 AM
Ambassador
2,684,669
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 No

May 25, 2018 05:12 AM
Rainer
430,402
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Time will tell. 

May 25, 2018 04:42 AM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

One of them

May 25, 2018 04:19 AM
Rainmaker
5,113,121
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

At my age, I certainly hope so!

May 25, 2018 03:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

That's the plan.....

May 25, 2018 03:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, I still hope to become ruler of the Universe some day.

May 25, 2018 08:59 AM
Rainer
92,082
Jon K. Judd
Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE
GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

Yes, my third and last....

  • Air Force 14
  • Correctional Officer 27
  • Realtor  (not looking to stop anytime soon) 15 and still going
May 25, 2018 08:39 AM
Rainmaker
971,083
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Time will tell in my case.

May 25, 2018 07:25 AM
Rainer
150,466
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Yes, pretty sure it is, yes. 

May 25, 2018 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

J.R. Schloemer, CRS nailed this one!

 

May 25, 2018 05:44 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

Yup... I;m approachiing 74 and my next career will be enjoying life a bit more and less work... 

May 25, 2018 04:48 AM
Rainmaker
853,132
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Probably but who knows... 

May 25, 2018 04:30 AM
Rainer
249,799
Jerry Thomas-Construction Loans
Cranbrook Loans - Farmington Hills, MI
Construction Loans in MI, OH, PA, VA, GA and FL.

Yes, too old to change now.

May 25, 2018 03:50 AM
Ambassador
3,167,714
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I learned a long time ago to never say never.

May 25, 2018 11:30 AM
Ambassador
1,078,201
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Yep!  Considering I do sales, training, marketing, content, management, and mortgages, I'm sure my current areas of work will be the same areas I'm in for a long time.

May 25, 2018 10:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I sure as heck hope so!

May 25, 2018 09:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,879
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Went to a funeral service the director asked me if I will shoot photos for them as needed at Celebration of Life-- Saratoga, CA

May 25, 2018 11:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,240,047
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It was my only career after college!

May 25, 2018 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Yes, it is too late to become a gigolo.

May 27, 2018 07:18 AM
Rainmaker
637,484
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I love what I do and certainly won't give up my real estate brokers licenses in California and Hawaii. I can always ADD a business or two or three by way of investments that I operate, but that's not considered a "career". 

May 26, 2018 11:46 AM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

I would always say 'no' Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS,!  I will be '80' and thinking of what might be a fun job - HA!     

May 26, 2018 09:42 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, - and no retirement, either.

May 25, 2018 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
519,324
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Unless I'm offered a job as a superstar country singer, I suspect so. 

May 25, 2018 07:23 PM
Rainer
1,375
Veronica Tendeck
The Jim Fong Group @ Urban Nest Realty - Las Vegas, NV
Helping people buy & sell real estate

 

Yes!!!

May 25, 2018 02:25 PM
Rainmaker
292,009
Dario Ferreira
Attleboro, MA
Internet Marketing & SEO

If I win the lottery I am going into the money management business :)

May 25, 2018 01:50 PM
Rainer
182,965
Harjeet Bhatti
FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL
Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

At least that's what I am thinking this is last career for me. But don't know what future will be for our Mortgage Industry. 

May 25, 2018 01:26 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Ye s.

May 25, 2018 10:20 AM
Rainmaker
647,610
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

dunno, likely not ready to write my obit yet and have other business interests

May 31, 2018 04:14 PM
Rainmaker
4,961,547
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

For sure.

 

May 29, 2018 05:17 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,915
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I believe so, love what I do! 

May 29, 2018 08:57 AM
Rainer
177,949
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

This year 17 years.  Probably not for me   I have 30 more years to have fun in my career. 

May 28, 2018 11:26 AM
Rainer
155,337
Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

Most likely not. Given that Real Estate is a small part of my direct income currently. I plan on "retiring" as the owner of a business that is hands off and can be worked online from anywhere.

May 27, 2018 01:59 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Most definitely. Anything that continues beyond my official retirement from listing and selling homes will be real estate related like building, investment property, development, teaching, etc.

May 27, 2018 11:44 AM
Rainmaker
766,179
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

My wife and I have made investments and will manage our investment properties after we retire from real estate.  I'm not sure that would be a career but it would be a job.

May 26, 2018 03:38 PM
Rainmaker
2,192,390
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

When I hit my 80's (many moons from now), I may become a Walmart Greeter 

May 26, 2018 03:58 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No, I hope to make a career out of retirement!

May 25, 2018 01:15 PM
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