ActiveRain Success Stories

Chud Wendle (Eastern WA Real Estate - Pullman (509-595-3147) CBT Pullman): Agent in Pullman, WA Chud Wendle (Eastern WA Real Estate - Pullman (509-595-3147) CBT Pullman) said over 1 year ago,
"Active Rain??? I had never blogged before I was introduced to Active Rain. It's a little bit intimidating and for someone that had troubles passing English it is something I wanted to avoid. AR has definitely put some confidence into me as far as what I can share. I have had a referral already (2 months in). AR definitely allows me to share who I am (not for everyone but maybe the right one). Thank you AR for providing a great opportunity and allowing me to build my confidence!"
Citrus County  Florida Real Estate (Tropic Shores Realty): Agent in Crystal River, FL Citrus County Florida Real Estate (Tropic Shores Realty) said over 1 year ago,
"I have been a Realtor for almost two years now. Being able to turn to this website for tips and advice has helped me a great deal. Blogging is very new to me. I am amazed at how well written and thought out Active Rain blogs can be. I enjoy learning how other agents go about their business from all over the country. It is such a kind gesture for them to share their professional insight with people like me who yearn to learn. I am gratetful to be a part of this infomation age. We all have the greatest opportunites to be able impart knowledge and skill that can be found right at our fingertips. I would love to give kudos to those Active Rain bloggers that continue to spread their high degree of expertise. It has become a fun way for me to school myself. It is a favorable circumstance to be able to acquire the wisdom that these very brilliant people convey. I would like to say THANK YOU to all that keep me inspired and engaged. I look forward to many great years of practicing real estate."
DeShawn Khamis (Devstar Realty): Agent in Gilbert, AZ DeShawn Khamis (Devstar Realty) said over 1 year ago,
"ActiveRain has allowed me more exposure to the world. I have been focusing my efforts in the East Vally and now am able to dominate google searches in the areas I want to work."
Donna Malone Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia (Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals): Agent in Bridgewater, NS Donna Malone Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia (Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals) said over 1 year ago,
"I really appreciate the Active Rain Community. I have found many useful tips. I am enjoying reading other members blogs and writing my own. Real Estate can be a very up and down, emotional business. It is, sometimes, a battle to stay motivated and positive. I have found other members words of encouragement to be very uplifting. Thank you. Donna Malone, South Shore, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia"
Mike Muren (Long and Foster Real Estate): Agent in Frederick, MD Mike Muren (Long and Foster Real Estate) said over 1 year ago,
"Active rain is already helping my web site climb the google and yahoo ladder."
Trish Schmidt (Real Estate Masters Group): Agent in Highland, CA Trish Schmidt (Real Estate Masters Group) said over 1 year ago,
"Completed a successful investor owned short sale from a referring agent here on ActiveRain. Since that time we use each other for referrals in our areas. Has worked out very well, as I provide complete customer service in a honest, ethical and professional manner."
Tim Bradley, CCIM Jackson Hole, WY Commercial Real Estate (Contour Investment Properties): Commercial Agent in Jackson Hole, WY Tim Bradley, CCIM Jackson Hole, WY Commercial Real Estate (Contour Investment Properties) said over 1 year ago,
"ActiveRain has grown my business by dramatically increasing my visibility on the internet. A google search for my commercial real estate in my market invariably returns my name on the first page, well above my own web site. I have received quite a few referrals/phone calls from new clients who found me via that ActiveRain link, or from my ActiveRain blog. Thanks AR!"
Jeanean Gendron, CDPE, CIAS  ~ Redding & Shasta County Specialist (Real Living, Real Estate Professionals): Agent in Redding, CA Jeanean Gendron, CDPE, CIAS ~ Redding & Shasta County Specialist (Real Living, Real Estate Professionals) said over 1 year ago,
"Learning with AR Contest. You think you know it all.....big mistake. The most beneficial thing in life is to know that there is always something new to learn. I have been active in a few of the latest AR contest and I can not commend them enough. They enrich our lives on all levels with helping with business, humanity and our communities. Take a chance and win with learning something new. I promise it is a WIN/WIN. Thank AR and Thanks Kerrie for taking us some place new!"
Stephen Grannis Serving Albemarle,Greene,Madison,Orange (Charlottesville Solutions): Agent in Ruckersville, VA Stephen Grannis Serving Albemarle,Greene,Madison,Orange (Charlottesville Solutions) said over 1 year ago,
"My success story is just beginning. As a new active member of Active Rain, I am going to follow some of the advice I have read in other peoples blogs. I am going to stay on the Sunny Side of Life and expect Good Things to happen."
Alan Adamo - Huntington Beach, CA REALTOR® (Westline Real Estate): Agent in Huntington Beach, CA Alan Adamo - Huntington Beach, CA REALTOR® (Westline Real Estate) said over 1 year ago,
"At first I wasn't really sure what ActiveRain was all about. I have found it to be the most informative and exciting forum for real estate related issues, I have learned a great deal from other real estate professional's experience and perspectives. I highly recommened using ActiveRain regularly."
Wade and Emmy Mitchell (Mitchell Property Group): Services in Amarillo, TX Wade and Emmy Mitchell (Mitchell Property Group) said over 1 year ago,
"Testimonials: "When I called Wade and Emmy I had completely run out of options. They worked with my lender and got my house sold when nobody else could. Thanks to them I do not have a foreclosure on my credit. " Melissa Grant, Amarillo TX "Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything to me. The whole process was very quick and easy. Thank you for helping me avoid foreclosure." T. Fancher, Amarillo TX"
Nolan Formalarie (Coldwell Banker Seacoast): Agent in Southport, NC Nolan Formalarie (Coldwell Banker Seacoast) said over 1 year ago,
"Real Estate has so many avenues and directions these days. The power of a great website, combined with a superb blogging platform makes it easy for consumers to reat assured they have the tools they need to succeed in todays market and win!"
Kenneth Fisher - BeachTownBrokers.com Remax Essential - Wilmington, NC (Cape Fear Real Estate Solutions, LLC): Agent in Wilmington, NC Kenneth Fisher - BeachTownBrokers.com Remax Essential - Wilmington, NC (Cape Fear Real Estate Solutions, LLC) said over 1 year ago,
"ActiveRain is a great educational tool for me. It allows me to stay on top of the most pressing issues in the real estate industry across the country. Sharing ideas and best practices helps me to be a better agent in my day to day business."
Robert Welch (A-Tex Inspects): Inspector in Houston, TX Robert Welch (A-Tex Inspects) said over 1 year ago,
"I have had several realtor complement me on my Active Rain account and several clients who found me through Active Rain."
Debbe Perry 828.439.3084 Morganton/Lake James NC (Real Living Carolina Property ): Agent in Morganton, NC Debbe Perry 828.439.3084 Morganton/Lake James NC (Real Living Carolina Property ) said over 1 year ago,
"I never realized how helpful that daily contact with colleagues throughout this country and others would be to my daily real estate business. I've learned the latest real estate news, the successes and mistakes that my colleagues have been generous enough to share - and I've gotten referrals! Thanks, Active Rain!"
Linda Scotch (BuyLowAZ): Agent in Arizona State University, AZ Linda Scotch (BuyLowAZ) said over 1 year ago,
"Professionals in <b><a href="http://www.buylowaz.com/">foreclosures in AZ</a></b>, bank forclosure auctions, az foreclosures, and property bid. Find forclosed homes for sale through our service."
Tim Mancuso (Independent Coach, Trainer & Consultant): Services in Englewood, CO Tim Mancuso (Independent Coach, Trainer & Consultant) said over 1 year ago,
"As an early adopter of Active Rain, I've seen the power of maintaining communication and referrals with my Real Estate network - all over the U.S. - consistently remain strong over the years. When leveraged correctly as part of an overall strategy, Active Rain is a very valuable platform and service for not only me, but hundreds of Top Producing REALTORS and Service Providers that we work with each week. Stay in Touch to Stay in Business (TM) - it's not just our mantra, it's absolutely essential. Active Rain is a great tool for your tool belt. -Tim Mancuso, Trusted Advisor, Trainer, Speaker and Author http://www.TimMancuso.com Connect on Facebook for updates and tips: 'Stay in Touch to Stay in Business'"