2025 is now a wrap and I want to sincerely thank each and every one of our clients for trusting us with their real estate needs.  Some were repeat customers and already knew what we could do, but many others were first time clients and chose to use us on our reputation alone.  

Residential real estate is a little different than a lot of businesses because agents are in constant contact with their clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.  When the property closes, that correspondence comes to an abrupt stop.  We usually just thank each other and everyone goes about their own lives.  It's just the nature of our business, however, last week I received a call from a client I had sold a home for 24 years ago, my second year in the business.  I don't remember the details of that transaction, but I was honored he remembered me so I must have done a pretty good job for him.  We'll be bringing that home to the market sometime in this first quarter.

As far as last year's sales, here's a quick summary ...

• Our Team sold $86 million of real estate, almost all within Collin County.  That's been our area of specialization for 26 years.  While not our best year, we're happy because the market had slowed down.  We were shooting for $100 million, but that gives us something to shoot for in 2026.
• I finished as the #1 Realtor in sales in MLS reported sales in Fairview, Lucas, and Parker (our wheelhouse) for the 25th year in a row.  I don't know how many agents have had a run like that in their own area of specialty within the MLS but there can't be many.  I realize that means little to most people except it shows we're not just listing homes, we're also getting them sold.  But to me. it means a lot more because of my inauspicious start as a "one man shop" knowing absolutely nothing about selling a home, and I mean nothing.  Imagine trying to get listings when you've never sold a home and no-one's ever heard of your company.  
• Finished as the #2 Realtor among all 11,000 Collin County Realtors in million dollar home sales.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without our wonderful team shown here (Mahala Ahearn is missing).  They're extremely professional, hard working, and honest.  Those are all traits that will make you a successful Realtor and they are.  We really have built something special and I couldn't be more proud of our agents, admins, and stagers.

We're excited about the possibilities for 2026 and already have some impressive listings we'll be rolling out in the first quarter.  Please give us a call if we can help or you just need some information.  We're happy to help.  

We hope you all have a happy, safe, and prosperous new year!  Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Tom Grisak