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The Power of Reconnecting: Thoughtful Responses from Past Clients

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I have been contacting past clients and letting them know I am now retired, and have gotten so many SWEET responses.

Some have been quite short and just wish me a happy retirement, but some of my favorite clients have written such beautiful emails, that make me tear up.   Funny, when you think of a client, I think of some of the fun or quirky things that happened while we were either showing homes, or their showings if they were a seller.

A few have asked if I could still do a few more transactions, but I am done, I have a flight scheduled to move to Portugal and have to sell my home and almost all my belongings.

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Awww, Joan- I know you've become close with many of your clients. Think any will visit you in Portugal???

Jan 30, 2026 06:35 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Kathy Streib a few of them have SAID they will, but will see if it actually happens.

Jan 31, 2026 04:05 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner - Staying focused on your own needs for a change is exactly what you need to do. At least you let them know and didn't just leave without a word. 

Jan 31, 2026 05:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning again, Joan... always so heartwarming when our clients express their appreciation for our relationships. I've "been there" with clients who when I tell them I plan to retire sooner rather than later beg me to stay active until they are ready to sell... and when I ask them what their time line is they say 5-10 years. I do have to tell them I have no plans to be working in my 80's.

Jan 31, 2026 05:44 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning! Did you get a firm move date yet? I know you were worried it was going to be sooner than you originally planned.

Jan 31, 2026 05:56 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Kat Palmiotti before I went to CA for my in-person application, my Portuguese attorney said I had to have a plane ticket.   Leaving 5/12.   BUT, the lady behind the desk in San Fran said it could be 6-8 weeks.   I don't think I will have the option to move up the plane ticket.

Jan 31, 2026 04:06 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner - it sounds harder than one would expect! 5/12 will be here before you know it

Jan 31, 2026 05:35 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Joan,
We have all worked hard in our business, and deserve to retire... if we want to. I seriously doubt Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 will ever retire because she is so happy doing what she is doing. 

Jan 31, 2026 07:36 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

What a special gift, Joan. So excited for you with your next chapter.

Feb 09, 2026 05:26 AM
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