Expect Realty’s 2022 in Review

As the year 2022 comes to a close, we at Expect Realty would like to thank all of our clients for putting their trust in us and allowing us to be a part of their home buying or selling experience. We know that we could have chosen something else, so we’re glad that we were chosen to serve. We want to thank our families, friends, and associates for all of their hard work and dedication in making Expect the #1 reviewed brokerage on Google on the Gulf Coast. One of the major accomplishments was having the most 5-star reviews on the coast, with nearly 450 at the end of the year. 

It’s important to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and to recognize the hard work and dedication that has gone into making Expect a success. I hope that these achievements inspire our team to keep pushing forward and aiming for even greater success in the future.

Our brokerage has had a number of notable accomplishments in the last year that we are very proud of. Let’s review some of the accomplishments and highlights of 2022.

We ran several iterations of our 90 Day Success course for new agents as a brokerage. Erika Pittman is a 90 Day Success Course success story. She transferred from one of the big box brokerages after six months and no sales. She clearly had a strong desire to serve and succeed and all she needed was proper training and coaching. In her first six months with Expect, Erkia went from zero to helping over 15 clients achieve their dream of home ownership.

We are pleased to have supported the Gulf Coast Sharks Youth Football Club for another year. The club was created with the intention of having military veterans coach and mentor disadvantaged youth. It’s a fantastic program that we’re proud and honored to support. 

This year’s coat drive was a huge success. We were able to collect several boxes of coats for those in need prior to the first cold snap. Throughout the summer, we collaborated with local businesses and schools to collect coats. 

This year, we are proud to have participated in the Toys for Tots charity drive. Our team came together to donate over 300 toys and games to children in need, and it was truly heartwarming knowing how happy and excited they will be when they receive these gifts. We believe that every child deserves to experience the magic of the holiday season, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this worthwhile cause. Thank you to everyone who took part and contributed to the success of this year’s toy drive. 

We were honored to contribute to and assist Comeback Coolers in their tremendous contribution and response to Hurricane Ian relief in Florida. It was an incredible sight to see the Ocean Springs community band together to pack and deliver so many coolers to those in need. Heather Chennault, one of our wonderful agents, has been involved with the group for several years and brought them to our attention. What a wonderful cause. 

Expect proudly supports another coast event each year, Equality Fest. Every year, the event grows in size, demonstrating the diversity of the Gulf Coast. We hosted many iterations of Giant Connect Four. The competition was fierce and the fun abundant.

We enjoy hosting appreciation events. These events are for our devoted followers and those who have placed their trust in us for their real estate needs.

We reserved the left field VIP section at MGM Stadium last spring and hosted 70 of our closest supporters for a Shuckers baseball game and dinner buffet. Despite being rained out in the fifth inning, we had a great time catching up with everyone. That’s how it can be at the ballpark at times.

At Expect, the fall season means festive holidays, our annual Thanksgiving Pie giveaway, and client appreciation. This year, we distributed over 150 apple and pumpkin pies to previous clients and supporters. We literally spent two days entertaining a never-ending parade of friends and family.

Another significant achievement for Expect was the move to our new office. It’s bigger and better than before, and there’s no more booming noise from the neighbors. Our office has a large reception area and classroom, as well as an agent activities room, video studio, conference room, and plenty of other office space.

The accomplishment we are most proud of is our reputation for integrity and service. Our Google reviews are proof of our agents’ hard work and dedication to excellence. We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful and skilled team. We have some of the best real estate agents in Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, and throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Not so Serious is one of the Expect core values. We believe in working hard while also having fun. We gave our agents a well-deserved awards night, a Paint party, a sailing trip, a Friendsgiving feast, and a Christmas dinner and party in 2022. It was a fantastic time for everyone.

As we look back on the past year, we see great accomplishments and positive developments for Expect Realty and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. People have come together to support one another and to help those in need. The housing market abruptly transitioned in 2022, but has held up well despite the news.

Our agents have shown incredible courage, creativity, and determination in achieving great success and making a difference in their clients’ lives. It’s been a year of development, progress, and optimism, and we can all be proud of our contributions.

Our clients and friends have been critical to our success, and we are grateful to each and every one of them for their confidence and the opportunity to serve. We would not have had the level of success we have had this year without this circle of support.

As we look forward, we will continue to build on the momentum of the previous year and strive for even greater accomplishments and successes. Expect will have a positive impact on the coast and a brighter future for our tribe if we work together.