Thompson’s Realty Turns Two Today!

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2nd-birthdayTwo years ago today, Francy and I opened Thompson’s Realty.

The original plan was for the brokerage to consist of Francy, one friend of ours, and me.

That plan failed miserably.

Today we have 19 agents, cover residential sales and property management and have offices in both Phoenix and Tucson.

Personally – and yes, I am biased – I think we have the best agents in the business. They are all bright, innovative, and work their tails off. Most importantly, all of our agents live and breath customer service. Without them, this brokerage simply could not exist. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.

And a huge thanks to all of our clients who have trusted Thompson’s Realty to represent them. You don’t know how much we appreciate you.

We’re only two years old, and we have a long way to go before we grow up. But it’s been a fun ride so far and I’m certain the best is yet to come.

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Jay Thompson

I'm a real estate broker in Phoenix, Arizona and the publisher of the Phoenix Real Estate Guy blog. I tend to drive too fast and scream at the University of Texas and Denver Broncos football teams. My two kids are smarter than most adults I know and my wife is simply amazing.

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Congrats on making it this far! I really like your tweets and website. I'm just switching over to wordpress.org & am looking into thesis. I see you use it too...you like?

Cheers,

Kim
.-= kim´s last blog ..KimHalverson: am focused on making the unknown known =-.

Whoops! Late on the congrats but Happy Belated Birthday. Love what you are doing.
.-= tony lazzari´s last blog ..Naperville single family homes continue strong in February =-.

Happy Birthday to Thompson's Realty - a little late! I bet you really do have the best agents.

Congrats! Quite an accomplishment in this economy to be a growing business. You just have to evolve with the market and you'll always make money.
.-= Atlanta Short Sales´s last blog ..Over 400 Current Short Sales in Atlanta, GA =-.

Congrats Jay & Francy !!

If I hadn't known better, I'd have thought you've been independent for a long time. Just goes to show ya - good business is not chronological !! Best wishes for 50 (seamless) more successful years.

Happy birthday to your brokerage and congratulations! What a great milestone and just the beginning of many more to come.
.-= Stacey Harmon´s last blog ..Modern Twist on the Monthly Newsletter – Realtor Email Marketing Done Well =-.

Well done Jay. Many happy returns. To keep things in perspective, these have been two of the most difficult years in real estate on record. No small achievement!

Happy Birthday Jay and Francy and my best wishes for many more happy and profitable years.
.-= HowardArnoff´s last blog ..Southern Living loves Charleston [again] =-.

Happy birthday Jay, you don't look a day over 1.5!

Jay,

Congratulations on your success and the success of Thompson's Realty! When will you be opening franchises on the East Coast?

Congrats, but based on your last agent you allowed into your ranks I think your standards are starting to slip. There is a way you could get them going in the right direction again though.. Nick you reading this?
.-= Dean Ouellette´s last blog ..Phoenix Real Estate FAQ edition for 2/26/2010 =-.

Congratulations, Jay! That is an awesome accomplishment. One year after going solo I have just one agent to-date. I had no intention of getting big or anything but one isn't enough help with all the leads I'm getting. Wish I knew your secret, Jay! I'd love to attract more of the right agents to my vision...

Always good to see the cream rising to the top. Well done Jay.
.-= Athol Kay: Married Man Sex Life´s last blog ..Are You Posioning Your Wife Against You With Bad Semen? =-.

Happy Birthday!
.-= Craig Mische´s last blog ..Saturday in Alexandria =-.

Outstanding, Jay & Francie - Well Done!
.-= Joe Sheehan´s last blog ..Pinewood Derby =-.

Huge congrats! It's been so much fun to follow your success. Love it!
.-= Dustin Luther´s last blog ..Interesting that Seesmic just launched a… =-.

Happy Anniversary Thompson's Realty! What an amazing two years it has been for the two of you!! Looking forward to seeing all the really great things you have planned for the future :)

Happy Anniversary! I am so glad to work with you and Francy and that I am able to call Thompson's Realty my "home"!

Francy & Jay,

I rember like if it was yesterday when Jay was coutainplating getting a brokers license and really did not have any intentions of hiring agents. Now over two years later, your team has grown to 19 people. This is just AMAZING! You guys are living proof that a brokerage model who focuses more on the client rather than its own brand is what the consumer wants.

Congratulations!
.-= Christoph Schweiger´s last blog ..Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC opens Phoenix Branch in Mesa =-.

Congratulations! Two years is no small accomplishment! I'm sure 20 years from now you'll still be running strong.

Congratulations Jay & Francy! I am delighted to be a part of the great adventure that is Thompson's Realty...here's to much success!!
.-= Kristin LaVanway´s last blog ..Phoenix Real Estate FAQs =-.

Congrats and very cool to see what can be accomplished in just two years using the power of the WEB!

Congrats on making it this far! I really like your tweets and website. I'm just switching over to wordpress.org & am looking into thesis. I see you use it too...you like?

Cheers,

Kim
.-= kimu00c2u00b4s last blog ..KimHalverson: am focused on making the unknown known =-.

Whoops! Late on the congrats but Happy Belated Birthday. Love what you are doing.
.-= tony lazzariu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Naperville single family homes continue strong in February =-.

Happy Birthday to Thompson's Realty - a little late! I bet you really do have the best agents.

Congrats! Quite an accomplishment in this economy to be a growing business. You just have to evolve with the market and you'll always make money.
.-= Atlanta Short Salesu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Over 400 Current Short Sales in Atlanta, GA =-.

WOW Congratulations!! You have accomplished so much in two short years. You and Francy should pat each other on the back today!

Congratulations! Live long and prosper

Congrats Jay & Francy !!

If I hadn't known better, I'd have thought you've been independent for a long time. Just goes to show ya - good business is not chronological !! Best wishes for 50 (seamless) more successful years.

Happy birthday to your brokerage and congratulations! What a great milestone and just the beginning of many more to come.
.-= Stacey Harmonu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Modern Twist on the Monthly Newsletter u00e2u0080u0093 Realtor Email Marketing Done Well =-.

Well done Jay. Many happy returns. To keep things in perspective, these have been two of the most difficult years in real estate on record. No small achievement!

Happy Birthday Jay and Francy and my best wishes for many more happy and profitable years.
.-= HowardArnoffu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Southern Living loves Charleston [again] =-.

Happy birthday Jay, you don't look a day over 1.5!

Jay,

Congratulations on your success and the success of Thompson's Realty! When will you be opening franchises on the East Coast?

Congrats Jay, Francy and the Thompson Family.

Way to go Jay! Proud of you and your success, man. And a nice little blog you got here too. ;-)

Congrats, but based on your last agent you allowed into your ranks I think your standards are starting to slip. There is a way you could get them going in the right direction again though.. Nick you reading this?
.-= Dean Ouelletteu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Phoenix Real Estate FAQ edition for 2/26/2010 =-.

Congrats on turning 2!! Looking forward to seeing your growth in 2010 and beyond...

Congratulations, Jay! That is an awesome accomplishment. One year after going solo I have just one agent to-date. I had no intention of getting big or anything but one isn't enough help with all the leads I'm getting. Wish I knew your secret, Jay! I'd love to attract more of the right agents to my vision...

Always good to see the cream rising to the top. Well done Jay.
.-= Athol Kay: Married Man Sex Lifeu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Are You Posioning Your Wife Against You With Bad Semen? =-.

Happy Birthday!
.-= Craig Mischeu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Saturday in Alexandria =-.

Outstanding, Jay & Francie - Well Done!
.-= Joe Sheehanu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Pinewood Derby =-.

Huge congrats! It's been so much fun to follow your success. Love it!
.-= Dustin Lutheru00c2u00b4s last blog ..Interesting that Seesmic just launched au00e2u0080u00a6 =-.

Happy Anniversary Thompson's Realty! What an amazing two years it has been for the two of you!! Looking forward to seeing all the really great things you have planned for the future :)

Happy Anniversary! I am so glad to work with you and Francy and that I am able to call Thompson's Realty my "home"!

Francy & Jay,

I rember like if it was yesterday when Jay was coutainplating getting a brokers license and really did not have any intentions of hiring agents. Now over two years later, your team has grown to 19 people. This is just AMAZING! You guys are living proof that a brokerage model who focuses more on the client rather than its own brand is what the consumer wants.

Congratulations!
.-= Christoph Schweigeru00c2u00b4s last blog ..Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC opens Phoenix Branch in Mesa =-.

Congratulations! Two years is no small accomplishment! I'm sure 20 years from now you'll still be running strong.

Congratulations Jay & Francy! I am delighted to be a part of the great adventure that is Thompson's Realty...here's to much success!!
.-= Kristin LaVanwayu00c2u00b4s last blog ..Phoenix Real Estate FAQs =-.

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