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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

The first nail in my pine box.

Jul 18, 2017 05:04 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I will cut back but, think I'll die showing houses! I LOVE what I do!

Jul 18, 2017 05:12 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do not intend to work until I am in the nursing home. There are too many things on my agenda that I want to do. With that said I have a few years left before I will want to turn it over to the younger generation. Of course a change in health could accelerate it.

Jul 18, 2017 05:26 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

when I can't remember how to turn on my laptop.....

Jul 18, 2017 05:21 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Why retire when we are having fun

Jul 18, 2017 06:56 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

My BARFF Bob "RealMan" Timm has answered for me and for him! Except I'm thinking more in the lines mahogony and not pine.

Jul 18, 2017 05:09 PM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Let's see, work and surf till I drop, good plan.

Jul 18, 2017 08:05 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

As long as I am physically able and still enjoying selling real estate, I will be out there selling....

Jul 18, 2017 06:44 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Tony good question!  I guess if I decided to travel a lot I might consider 'hanging it up' but I doubt it would be forever.  We really enjoy working with all our folks and it's kind of fun - not like work to me, most of the time.

Jul 18, 2017 05:10 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

As long as I am still able, it's more likely I would slow down rather than stop.  

Jul 18, 2017 11:47 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I'd quit tomorrow if I won the lottery.

So, I guess for me the answer is when I no longer need the income....-Kasey

Jul 18, 2017 09:20 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   When NAR and MLS are eclipsed by Zillow, Amazon, and Redfin.

Jul 18, 2017 07:44 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

When they put me in a box I plan to retire, but before then I may slow down a bit.

Jul 18, 2017 07:26 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

If I no longer enjoyed it, I would stop.

Other than that, I see no reason to stop what I"m doing.

Jul 18, 2017 05:05 PM
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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

The end of next year.... already planned.  Time to let my schedule be my schedule!

Jul 19, 2017 04:49 AM
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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

Most of my turning points and milestones have either been natural, sudden, self imposed or strokes of luck. My path is one I follow knowing I'm the navigator but HE charted the course...so I stay the course and the plan is revealed. Life is fun that way...so no plans to retire, I trust though that when the time comes, it shall be revealed.

Jul 18, 2017 08:41 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Bob B who started in 1969 had a Sunday newspaper interview of him, a top agent. He stated agents have ~10 premium year career. You need to plan for retirement as there is no pension.  He retired after 39 years headed for Vegas. I found out he is working out of his mobile home park showing mobile homes. 

Many would like to retire but they do not have income. I have seen agents in the mid 80s showing homes.

Jul 18, 2017 07:46 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I think when I stop breathing or win the lottery

Jul 18, 2017 06:16 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Hang it up when you can comfortably live without working. You never know when health may impact your plans.

Jul 18, 2017 06:02 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I plan to slow down in the next few months so that Walt and I can travel.

Jul 18, 2017 05:53 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Tony,

We love what we do, maybe do less.  A

Jul 18, 2017 05:24 PM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

I don't know if I could fully retire. But if if my health, energy or lack of love for it start to go then it would be time to retire. I guess if I won a big lottery I probably would then too, as I wouldn't want to take an imcome away from someone that needed it.

Jul 18, 2017 05:22 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I'm going to leave that up to the funeral director.

Jul 19, 2017 05:03 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Lack of enthusiasm for the business. I think that with the market picking up (at least in my area) you might be renewed. It's tough to exit something that becomes engrained.

Jul 19, 2017 04:59 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

When I wake up in the morning without joy for being one. I don't need to work anymore financially but I still enjoy it.

Jul 19, 2017 04:44 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Money, health, and Death

Jul 19, 2017 04:29 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Medical reasons or death, otherwise I'll keep on going

Jul 19, 2017 04:11 AM
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Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

My body may want to retire but my brain will object. If I ever retire I'll probably still list houses for my fellow retirees in the independent living or assisted living community I'll be in. Unfortunately, I'll probably be doing some probate sales, too.

Jul 18, 2017 08:19 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Question, I am still young but can not see stopping, maybe winters off or even better, selling in South Florida in Wonter and back in NH for summer. (sooner than later)

Jul 18, 2017 06:09 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

When the ME says "TOD 9:30 AM."

Or...just maybe,

when someone has to call the number on the bracelet another placed on my wrist.

Jul 18, 2017 05:54 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Time...Health...Money & Desire are the factors that form the formula

Jul 18, 2017 05:13 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Lack of opportunity and desire

Jul 18, 2017 04:59 PM
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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 have made that decision.  For me, it was for health reasons.  I had spent several years taking care of my husband and I was tired and hadn't taken care of myself.  I had several health issues I needed to get under control. After my husband passed, I decided to take a year off.  I turned in my license because I didn't want to be tempted to do anything!  That has been 6 1/2 years ago and I've never wanted to go back. My health is under control and I love the freedom to make my own schedule.  I do enjoy coaching new and struggling agents so that is how I stay involved.  

Jul 19, 2017 06:06 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I'm 68 and have just about had enough.  I'll be phasing down later this year.

Jul 19, 2017 05:43 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

If I can't get out of bed

Jul 19, 2017 05:42 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Lack of love for the business and of course any health issues.

Jul 19, 2017 05:10 AM
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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

Same as any other profession

Jul 19, 2017 04:59 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

It is a bit too early to think of it for me, but like many others I will probably stay in the field for as long as I can. I love what I do:) 

Jul 18, 2017 10:24 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I suspect when I really don't enjoy what I am doing any lon

Jul 18, 2017 08:31 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good question, I would have to say in my 80's or when I can not drive anymore.

 

Jul 19, 2017 07:14 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I will always be working

Jul 19, 2017 06:49 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

My reasons will be when I have found another passion to keep me occupied or if/when I happen to decide ... enough is enough ... I'm done.  I certainly hope it won't be for health reasons.

Jul 19, 2017 06:33 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

When the grim reaper knocks on my door.

Jul 19, 2017 06:10 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm "nailed it'. Death do us depart.

Jul 19, 2017 04:15 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tony Lewis - THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

Jul 18, 2017 10:49 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Not thought of it

Jul 19, 2017 07:10 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

When something tickles my fancy more.

Jul 19, 2017 12:55 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Tony Lewis When you stop having fun!!

Jul 19, 2017 09:45 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

When I have enough 0's behind my the whole numbers in my bank account ;)

Jul 19, 2017 08:21 AM
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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

When I no longer have fun in this business.

Jul 21, 2017 12:05 PM