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4th Quarter Review - Celebration Time!!!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

 

 

Well, like many of us I can't believe it's almost the end of  October!  This year has flown by faster than the speed of light, or so it seems. It's been a very good year so far and we expect our market to hold strong until almost right up to the holidays in December. Our market is not like 'winter' markets up north where it's cold and stormy and listings dry up. In fact it's the opposite. Our fantastic weather brings people out in droves!  Sellers are preparing to get their homes listed this next few months. We're working with 6 or so sellers at this time. We've also got buyers in town and a number of referrals that are on the books for November and December.  Our numbers are up from last year and we're happy about that! All in all it's busy but not so busy it's crazy! And that's our business model.

 

4th Quarter Review - Celebration Time!

 

One of my focus goals this year was to get back to hiking in the mornings, after it cooled down into the 70's.  My life and business runs so much smoother when I take the time to just chill out and be in nature. I typically hike 3 to 4+ miles at least 5 days a week. At this point I'm still not going up the big mountain but my goal is to be hiking up it by Thanksgiving.  I had to rebuilt my strength and stamina after dealing with issue of a broken foot that took forever to heal. There are days when I'm not so enthusiastic about getting up so early but I do it anyway because I know I will feel better once I put on some tunes and kick some serious butt around the preserve.

 

 

What Are We Celebrating?

 

Last month we were sitting around pool side thinking about business and talking about all the big changes and shifts we have made over the years.  It hit both Gary and I at the same time - OMG - we opened our own real estate company 10 years ago! We made it through the worst market ever and we're back on top, thankfully.  When we first opened 10 years ago we had a huge GRAND OPENING with about 80+ in attendance. That was the fall of 2006. So much has gone on since then....

 

In early November we are hosting our 10 Year Business Anniversary Celebration for our clients and business associates.  It's exciting!  Email evites have gone out already and printed invites will be mailed out tomorrow. RSVP's are flying in! Did I mention it's exciting!! Here is a screen shot of the invite (front and back)!  It's Time to Celebrate!

 

 Phoenix Property Shoppe 10 Years in Business Celebration

 

 

4th Quarter Review - Celebration Time!!!

 

 

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Comments(19)

Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

My best 4th quarter ever. You remember when we had lunch in Tempe at a short sale CDPE meeting? Times change.

Oct 21, 2016 11:51 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Anna,  That is something to celebrate.  I think it is wonderful that you are celebrating with your clients as well.  Without our clients .... where would we be?

Oct 21, 2016 12:16 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

10 turbulent years! Congratulations Anna. I love that you're busy, but not crazy busy--that's the best. Wishing all a fabulous time at your celebration party.

Oct 21, 2016 12:34 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You are right about this year having flown by.  It has passed swifter than smoke through a keyhole.

They say that which doesn't kill us makes us strong.  Your timing for opening the real estate office certainly wasn't the most beneficial.  But, it worked out. Like you I started my career at a difficult time.  It was November 1981.  Interest rates were 18 1/2%.

 

Oct 21, 2016 12:59 PM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Awesome and Congratulations! 

I've been in business since 2004, and I've made it this far. 

But the future is going to be different. I promise!

 

Oct 21, 2016 11:39 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Congratulations Anna Banana Kruchten - Whether you like it or not, you always put one foot in front of you and you continue to climb aiming high for the goals you've set. Your achievements are many! I consider you an inspiration!

Oct 22, 2016 12:46 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Anna -- a busy but not crazy busy year, some extra time out and about in nature and a significant anniversary --- this sounds some very good times for you.  

Oct 22, 2016 01:40 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Joe Pryor absolutely I remember having lunch with you in Tempe!  Hard to believe it was so long ago. Time flies by fast!

Oct 22, 2016 03:14 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathleen Daniels it's pretty amazing! 29 years in the business and 10 years of our own company.  WOW - our clients are the best!

Oct 22, 2016 03:15 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lottie Kendall most years were really good - it was just a few years that our entire area was a mess. Homes were 50% down in price, massive foreclosures and short sales. I am glad it's over - it was tough on our community.  We're thankful we made it through that - many did not.

Oct 22, 2016 03:17 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Myrl Jeffcoat it's funny I too started at another odd time 1987.  There was the savings and loan mess. Thankfully I was living in Flagstaff and we didn't experience it as bad as Phoenix metro did. The book we both could write with all those years of experiences!!

Oct 22, 2016 03:19 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Thom Abbott actually I started in 1987 and opened our own company in 2006.  A lot of years and lots of good times and fabulous clients.

Oct 22, 2016 03:20 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Patricia Feager why thank you very much!!  You are an inspiration and then some!! And yes it's exciting to continually keep on creating new stuff and moving forward.

Oct 22, 2016 03:22 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Michael Jacobs yes busy enough but not crazy. I decided years ago that a balanced life is what I prefer. It is a very significant anniversary and we are excited about sharing it with our clients and friends!

Oct 22, 2016 03:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Anna- congratulations to you and Gary for your success!!  And you were wise to realize that your body and brain need breaks.  I'm not good with heights, so I admire all of the hiking you do there!

Oct 22, 2016 04:25 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Congratulations to you and Gary on a decade with your own shop and consistent production to make it all more than worthwhile.  

Oct 22, 2016 05:23 AM
Marti Steele Kilby, CRS
Steele Group Realty - La Mesa, CA
Broker/Owner, San Diego, CA

Congratulations Anna to you and Gary!  That is a huge milestone and you should feel very proud of your success, especially starting at such a rough time in the market.  Here's to many more years!  I'm also happy to hear that your foot is doing better.  I broke a toe last week and am going crazy not being able to exercise :(

Oct 22, 2016 07:47 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Anna - WooHoo!! Congratulations on ten years of doing it the right way! And I'm glad your hiking is on track to be back to normal soon - I know how much you missed it.

Oct 22, 2016 07:52 AM
Denise Hamlin, Broker/Owner
Cardinal Realty ~ 319-400-0268 - Iowa City, IA
Helping Happy Clients Make Smart Choices

Congratulations Anna. That's definitely something to celebrate.

BTW, you had me at sitting round the pool. I wish. ;)

Oct 23, 2016 05:16 AM