3 Secrets Top Realtors Use for Explosive Growth
Will you be 80 years old, still selling houses just to survive? Struggling because Social Security isn’t enough? Wishing you had invested and planned better?
I get it. And I refuse to let that be my reality.
I’m almost 75, and while I love what I do, I’ve made sure I won’t be forced to work just to make ends meet. If you’re a real estate agent without a long-term plan, let’s talk—because this conversation could change your future.
The Wake-Up Call
The other day, I helped an agent by showing a home for her clients. As we chatted, they told me their agent couldn’t make it because…
“She’s 80 years old. We didn’t want to impose.”
Their loyalty was admirable, but it hit me—should agents rely on the kindness of clients just to keep going?
That moment reinforced what I’ve known for years: if you don’t plan ahead, real estate will keep you working long past when you want to stop.
Starting Over at 56
I wasn’t always in real estate. At 56 years old, I switched careers from financial planning. I only knew one person in my state, but I dove in, determined to build something from nothing.
I had watched my mother work tirelessly in real estate until she was 82, and I swore I’d never follow that path. But when the 2006 market boom didn’t add up financially, I knew a crash was coming.
When the housing market collapsed, I pivoted to working expired listings and short sales—helping desperate sellers navigate tough times. That period shaped my career, but more importantly, it taught me a critical lesson:
I needed a plan beyond just selling houses.
The Moment That Changed Everything
Years later, after growing my business, I outgrew my brokerage and made a move that secured my financial future—I joined eXp Realty.
At the time, I barely knew what it was. But two weeks into joining a high-performing team, they said, “We’re moving to eXp.” I followed, and that single decision changed my life.
Why? Because unlike traditional brokerages, eXp offered two wealth-building opportunities:
That’s when I realized—I didn’t have to sell houses forever.
A Real-Life Example of Why This Matters
Let me tell you about my friend John.
John was a phenomenal agent, selling at a high level, but he didn’t fully embrace eXp’s revenue share opportunity at first. Eventually, he left for another brokerage, lured by promises of incentives.
I warned him, “There’s a cost to everything they’re offering you.”
Not long after, he realized traditional brokerages weren’t evolving. He returned to eXp, fully embracing the model, and his business took off.
Then, tragedy struck.
At just 48 years old, John passed away from a sudden stroke, leaving behind a wife and young daughter.
But because of eXp’s Legacy Feature, his wife was able to get her real estate license, and she inherited his entire revenue share organization.
eXp even paid her $60,000 in revenue share during the months it took her to get licensed.
That’s true financial security. That’s what planning for the future looks like.
You Have a Choice
Too many agents assume they’ll figure out retirement later. But real estate doesn’t come with a built-in retirement plan. If you don’t create a strategy, you’ll end up:
That’s not the future I want. And you don’t have to settle for it either.
Let’s Talk About Your Future
If you’re worried about where you’ll be in 10, 20, or 30 years, let’s have a conversation.
No pressure. No commitments. Just an honest talk about securing your future now—so you’re not out there at 80, still hammering in "For Sale" signs.
Let’s talk—book a strategy call with me today. Your future self will thank you.
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