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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

Yes, 2016 was awesome!!! It was my 2nd full year in business and I closed 29 transactions - up from 19 in 2015. 

I am anticipating another awesome year in 2017!!!   :)

Jan 02, 2017 09:28 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

2016 was not my best year.  I think, going back through my records, 2014 was my best sales year.  2015 was my best income year.  2017 has to be better than 2016.  

Jan 02, 2017 01:11 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

It wasn't my best year but far exceeded expectations. 2017 will be a good year too.

Jan 02, 2017 09:31 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It was my second best since I have been in CA, since 2005. 2017 looks very good!

Jan 02, 2017 09:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hella,

It all has to do with perspective.  Every year has been fabulous for us based on how we measure it...We become better people, better educated, and better able to deliver great results for our clients.  A

Jan 02, 2017 11:56 AM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

It was our best year ever (Liz started in 2002, me in 2004).  While not a huge growth in transactions, the shift to more new construction and patio homes meant our price point moved up, so over a 50% bump in gross sales over our previous best years.  And since we're going into 2017 with four new construction already under contract, I'd expect 2017 to at least be close to 2016's numbers.

Jan 02, 2017 10:36 AM
Rainmaker
280,599
Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

Was it my highest revenue year? No.  Was it one of the best, low drama, great clients year ever? Yes, by far.  And the income wasn't bad either. 

Jan 02, 2017 06:09 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

2015 was better for me, part of the reason was the low inventory in our area.  2017 will be great.

 

Jan 02, 2017 12:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,727,956
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I have longterm memory lapse syndrome (LMLS) so I have an excuse.

Jan 03, 2017 04:32 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

2006 was by FAR my best year in real estate, but 2016 wasn't bad.  Not as good as 2015 for me personally, but life got a little complicated this past year.

Jan 02, 2017 10:36 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I had different priorities in 2016, but i'm looking forward to 2017 and it is going to be RE great.

 

Jan 02, 2017 09:35 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

10+ years and yes, best year ever! I expect 2017 to be even better! 

Jan 02, 2017 08:52 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It wasn't my best year by far...

Jan 02, 2017 07:45 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

In dollars, not the best out of my 32 years.  In other ways, better than ever.

  Yes, I am totally fired up about 2017!

Jan 02, 2017 07:03 PM
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765,873
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

The best years in real estate were from 2003 - 2006.  We will never be as well compensated in the future since many entities have watered down our earning power.

Jan 02, 2017 06:07 PM
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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

It wasn't my best but in the top 3 out of 13 years in the business.

Jan 02, 2017 05:31 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Yes, honestly and 2017 will be better. We already have a large book of pendings.

Jan 02, 2017 12:52 PM
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1,505,713
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I can say that, honestly.  I've also been around the industry for 30 years and I'm optomistic for 2017.

Jan 02, 2017 12:23 PM
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2,784,266
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Business never goes away nor does it hide from us. We do the work or not

Jan 02, 2017 12:14 PM
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1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I would say 2016 was probably my worst year ever but there were some personal and family matters that were mostly to blame... I certainly hope that 2017 will be completely different. In many ways 

Jan 27, 2018 08:23 PM
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599,734
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I've only been in business seven years but 2016 was my best so far!

Jan 04, 2017 06:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Cannot say 2016 was my best, had more fall out of contract and had to resell many listings due to buyers writing on more than one home with multiple offers.   I think it was a tough year, including the anxiety with the election and interest rates.   Hoping 2017 is better! 

Jan 04, 2017 07:12 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

It was not.

Jan 04, 2017 06:42 AM
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444,170
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

I started in real estate in 1998.  2016 was my best year ever, following 2015 which was my best year ever.  Hoping for another good year in 2017!  Onward!

 

Jan 03, 2017 07:39 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

It wasn't my best in terms of numbers of sales, but considering how little work I did, it was pretty amazing.  It was by far the best in terms of the quality of all of the transactions.  So for 2017, the plan is to hike the numbers and keep the quality without working a whole lot harder.

Jan 03, 2017 11:36 AM
Rainmaker
2,463,640
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

This is my 10th year as an agent. 2016 was not my best year but I exceeded all of my stretch goals and stuck with all my marketing initiatives. Looking forward to a similar 2017!

Jan 03, 2017 08:19 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I can!!  I don't have 10 years under my belt yet - been in the biz since 2009.  Looking forward to seeing how 2017 shapes up & am optimistic that my own efforts can produce positive results.

Jan 03, 2017 05:42 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

"Best years" - 2005, 2006, 2011

Jan 03, 2017 05:19 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not I...it was a good year, but I had better ones more than 10 years ago.

Jan 03, 2017 04:36 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It was not one of our best, 2017 should be better.

Jan 02, 2017 06:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It will be interesting to see your answers.

 

Jan 02, 2017 09:42 AM