03/11/2026
Well, it's that time of the year again. Your realtor friends will say they made the club and have bougie photos of award dinners. Congrats to everyone! Well done- I really mean it. 2025 was the most challenging year in real estate. We thought 2024 was bad- but 2025 was even worse! I posted the NAR numbers for fun- 72% of all agents in the US sold ZERO homes. I can say confidently that Canada's numbers are not too far off. For comparison, our team would have been in the 0.5%.
I say this because this year was nothing short of MIRACULOUS. I made the Top 1% in 2024 qualifying as an Individual- but this year we officially formed Aaron Tsang Real Estate Group- going up against monolith multi-agent teams- but made the Top 1% as a team anyways. With only 2 agents! In a year that was extremely challenging due to inflation, politics, low consumer confidence and high supply- we thrived. How?
I have shifted my focus on finding JOY and PURPOSE amidst the NOISE in life since COVID. Many things we save and live for will one day fade- I want to live for things that last an eternity. I thank my mentors (Tunyi) so much for helping me find clarity in the Lord so I can organize and structure my business, family, and life in the right order.
We put our best on the line every day- but some things are out of our control. I credit all our team's acheivements to the grace of God. It has been an amazing year filled with challenges, but I've have grown to love this industry even more. Maybe it's the people I surround myself with. Maybe it's the refreshing perspective of a solid identity of who I am. Maybe it's knowing that loving strangers, whether there is business or not, is part of my kingdom-purpose. Joy starts to grow! And joy gives you life and energy where other things fade. Nehemiah 8:10.
I encourage all the agents out there running solo- find your tribe. Hang in there! Seek mentorship not for the deals but to increase you skills and sharpen your character.
If you're up to it- find the Lord. You will find strength and joy in times where most people won't.
Matt 6:33
Psalms 23
Luke 18:27
And thank you to all my clients and friends- we would not be able to do this without your support. Thank you for trusting us with your prized assets and for listening to our advice. We are so deeply grateful for you and cherish each one of you.
Let's go 2026!