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Real Estate...Winding Roads...Winding Down

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Real Estate Agent with Bucci Realty, Inc. BK3064647

Today is my first  day in over one and a half decades of not being a full time practicing Realtor.

While I will maintain an active Florida Real Estate Broker license I will only act as a referring broker.  It is not meant to be a living income but rather continued service to loyal clients.

A big part of the last ten plus years has been my daily ActiveRain experience.  As you can see, on this first day of "retirement," I am still here.  That is my plan.  I have made too many friends and learned way too much to walk away.

ActiveRain has been, and will continue to be, a positive influence and addition to my daily routine.

My last real estate transaction was not the clean, problem free pathway to a closing.  That is pretty much the was the business has been since the early 200s.  My first transaction was a fierce (parties to the transaction), emotional roller coaster ride.

That is the real estate business - up and down, a winding road, but quite rewarding.

 

 

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Gary L. Waters, is a Florida licensed real estate broker associate with Bucci Realty, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida.  

 Call or text me directly at 321-693-3850.

 

 

 

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Comments(36)

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Enjoy your retirement ... after working hard for years you certainly deserve it.

I can vouch wholeheartedly for the joys of semi-retirement .. tbe best of both worlds!  More time to do things that you've been putting off, spend more time with family and friends, and travel to places that you want to see 

Jul 01, 2018 03:40 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Thanks Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging ... will be moving in a few months to be near my grandchildren!

Jul 02, 2018 06:07 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I am in that mode now as far as Real Estate goes.......Its more fun this way

Jul 01, 2018 06:17 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Richie Alan Naggar ... I shall soon see if that is the case for me!

Jul 02, 2018 06:06 AM
Richie Alan Naggar

May it be so my dear Gary L. Waters, Broker Owner, Waters Realty of Brevard, LLC 

Jul 02, 2018 10:48 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Gary

Good for you!! How exciting to be moving into this next phase. Glad to see you are still going to be here and sharing with us.

Jeff

Jul 02, 2018 07:17 AM
John Marshall - FORE!
LoKation Real Estate - Cherry Hills Village, CO
Specializing in Golf Course Properties

Congratulations, it is nice to see good agents with an exit plan, and what better way than to just refer transactions.

Jul 02, 2018 08:19 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Nobody really leaves real estate all together, Gary. We have many retired agents on AR, still keeping in touch, still chatting about real estate.

Congratulations to you, though, for making the change. I hope when my day comes, I finally cut the cord. It's like an addiction, you know.

Jul 02, 2018 09:12 AM
Michael Eisenberg
eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Real Estate Guy

Congratulations on your new Journey! Glad you have what it takes to retire and keep offering referrals to others.

Jul 02, 2018 09:52 AM
Fred Dorsey
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rockville, MD
Montgomery County Probate Expert

Hello, Congratulations, Gary L. Waters, Broker Owner, Waters Realty of Brevard, LLC , on your "semi-retirement.

Jul 02, 2018 11:10 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Lucky you - congrats and have fun with the new outlook on life.  Best wishes for plenty of referral business.

Jul 03, 2018 12:10 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Gary, congratulations on your semi-retirement. You've earned it! Referrals are a great way to stay involved and service your clients while still enjoying life.

Jul 03, 2018 05:31 AM
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Winter Haven & Lakeland, Florida

Congrats on your semi-retirement. If you have anyone looking in Polk County, give me a shout!

Jul 03, 2018 08:12 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

When I first got into real estate, someone told me that those that start easy stay that way and those that are difficult from the start stay difficult all the way through. I guess I can let you know when I get to an easy one.

Jul 03, 2018 05:35 PM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Hi Gary, congratulations on your semi-retirement! I hope you enjoy the new lifestyle. Have a great evening!

Jul 03, 2018 07:05 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Wishing you well - and glad you aren't going to leave us. Can we look forward to reading about your adventures in retirement?

Jul 03, 2018 10:01 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Enjoy your new role...and glad you are still running thru the rain...!

Jul 04, 2018 02:14 AM
Walt Fish
Bay Area Home Inspection, LLC - Marquette, MI
Upper Michigan's Most Experienced Home Inspector

Best wishes Gary. Yes, there is a lot of wisdom on this forum. I've been here since about 2007 or so.

 

Jul 04, 2018 05:49 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gary, the choices we make is great when we are in control, it is better than the choices that are forced on us, enjoy your part time status and we will miss you on the rain if you cut back here too... we can only hope you stay close to us, all the best, Endre

Jul 08, 2018 11:14 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Congrats on your retirement, Gary.  I am also transitioning into this state slowly, but still doing some active work.

Aug 13, 2018 05:27 AM
JoAnn Young
Young & Young Properties - Melbourne, FL
Florida Real Estate

Enjoy your retirement!  You've earned it.

Sep 21, 2018 03:35 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, I saw in Q&A that you were retiring and neglected to pop over to see if you posted about your retirement until today, Gary! Yes, I'm late to the party - as always! LOL

Congratulations on your retirement and I see you're moving to be near the grandchildren. Where are you moving? Do you have future travel plans set also? 

You SO earned this, Gary! I'm so excited for you!

Oct 28, 2018 08:07 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I hope you are enjoying your retirement.

Have an outstanding holiday season!

Dec 01, 2018 04:56 PM