ActiveRain Success Stories

"The fact that I have been fortunate enough to "find" Active Rain and listen to many of the wonder people speaking on Webinars and giving their best practices is a success in itself."

"ActiveRain is a fantastic networking tool, it brings compatible people together, it introduces you to people that expect to work with people like you. I highly recommend it."

"I am pleased at how quickly members respond to my blog posts."

"Active Rain is a great networking community for all Real Estate Agents. It is fun and interactive. I have had a good time figuring out all of the potential that Active Rain possesses for my business. I have also gotten a potential client from my internet presence. We will see how it turns out, but even if does not close a transaction, I had enough exposure that at least someone found me on the internet."

"I love you ActiveRain.com ! Active rain has significantly increased my exposure online and in my community. I love that without paying anything I am consistantly getting new leads and making new contacts. My customers thank you too! They are able to get in contact with a true professionsl "myself" without dealing with all the lead generation websites and other high priced companies trying to overcharge."

"I have written the first book on how to build or inspect basements and Active Rain will be helping find new readers. Thanks Active Rain"

"ActiveRain has been a fantastic resource for me as I grow my business. I have had a wonderful referral from an agent here on ActiveRain and enjoyed referring out to an agent who I came to trust based on her contributions to AR. I'm confident that I will be able to expand on this section for many years to come!"

"Joining Active Rain back in 2006 provided me with additional information to share with my clients and customers. The Active Rain members have and continues to, share a wealth of knowledge, information, personal experiences, marketing ideas, anything and everything that can enhance your business of working within the real estate industry."

"Out of the entire social networking craze, ActiveRain is my favorite by far. I have connected with real, live people in my industry, I feel more informed, I have a pulse on the buzz of what is important and best of all... I come up on page one of a Google search! I've been running a parade throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley (Oregon) to get more people on board and help them create a bigger footprint on the web. Thank you ActiveRain for a wonderful platform."

"November 2008: Active Rain brought a client directly to me!! This week was proof positive of the results of Active Rain and blogging! We have a very successful team of realtors in my office. They are successful because they are a team of realtors who refer only within their team. This week, a prospective client had been attempting to reach them, but their phone line was down. So, do you know what the client did? He Googled Keller Williams in Hickory. Care to guess what happened? He pulled up my name first in the Google results and called me directly. My blog with Active Rain lead him directly to my contact information. If I ever needed proof of the results of using Active Rain, this was it! And let me tell you....there were some jealous realtors in my office when word spread of what had happened. I love it! Thank you Active Rain!!"

"I'm new to ActiveRain but eager to begin this journey called "blogging"."

"Active Rain has been a wonderful sight and as allowed The Ross Group to network and become an internet presence."

"One of my blogs, Agent Applause highlighted Realtor Bill Gassett who mentioned our post in one of his active rain articles...and WOW, what a response from the Active Rain community we saw. Over 200 of you joined our Facebook fan page in 48 hours. Thanks to Bill Gassett and to Active Rain!"

"Through ActiveRain, I have received a few clients. They said they found me through extensive advertising over the web including ActiveRain."

"My family and I have lived in East Hanover for the past 20 years. I am familiar with the local schools and recreational programs which are important factors when choosing a home and community. I have as BA Degree in Accounting Education from Montclair State University and MBA in Finance from Wagner University in New York. My past experience as an executive with Merck and CO. Leading and organizations in finance sales and Marketing has given the preparation to successfully lead and execute projects to successful completion. I am a realtor with Weichert Realtors HQ. As the number one office in Morris County Sales office with 110 agents covering the Morris, Essex, Sussex and Union counties. In 2010 we had a total of 561 register transactions. In 2010, I attained my ABR - Accredited Buyer Representation Designation, a SRES- Senior Real Estate Specialist and SFR – Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification by completing comprehensive courses in buyer representation and senior real estate representation and Short sales and Foreclosure and submitting documentation verifying professional experience. I continually strive to be on top of current market conditions and take advantage of educational opportunities to confidently represent both buyers and sellers effectively. Also in 2010 I attained my Florida Real estate License. I am a member of the North Central Board of Realtors, a member of the Garden State Multiple Listing Service, and a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. For me, being a realtor is more than just selling homes. It means building relationships with my clients that is based on my expertise and respect for them, their families and their needs. Past customers have given me a tremendous amount of repeat business and referrals as a result of my hard work and dedication. If you are considering buying or selling, I look forward in working and helping you sell or buy your next home!"

"I hear all the time about agents who give up when the going gets tough; I hear of agents writing 20-30 offers for their buyer clients without a single acceptance. I hear of Sellers who list their homes with nothing but headaches mostly caused by their non-responsive agents. Unfortunately, our industry can be negatively affected by fly by-night agents who jump into the market when they perceive they can make a lot of money.. They find out quickly that the going isn't easy at all. Having been in this industry since 1990, I have seen so much and offer so much to my clients in expertise and true caring for their best interests, whether they are Sellers or Buyers."

"Activerain has brought me many more subscribers to my daily Ezine helping agents build their business. Those agents are againts that I wouldn't have ever had a chance to meet if it wasn't for Activerain and its power in the real estate industry."

"<div style="width:750px; font-family:Verdana,Arial,Georgia,serif; font-size:11px; text-align:left;"> <table width=750 style="background-color:#87A8E0;" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 border=0 > <tr height=75> <td style="text-align:center; background-color:#FFFEFD;"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=1 border=0><br> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/usr/12/85/87/68/69/1285876869.gif" border=0><br> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=1 border=0><br> </td> <td width=600 style="background-color:#2E3F5D; text-align:right;"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=1 border=0><br> <table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 border=0> <tr><td style="text-align:right;"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif,Tahoma; color:#FFFEFD; font-weight:bold; font-size:18px;">15702 Baytree Drive</div></td><td><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" height=1 width=20 border=0></td></tr> <tr><td style="text-align:right;"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif,Tahoma; color:#FFFEFD; font-size:12px;">Houston, Tx 77070</div></td><td><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" height=1 width=20 border=0></td></tr> <tr><td style="text-align:right;"><div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif,Tahoma; color:#FFFEFD; font-size:11px;">Updated Home Priced to Sell</div></td><td><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" height=1 width=20 border=0></td></tr> </table> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=1 border=0><br> </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="background-color:#617BAB; text-align:left;" height=100%> <table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 border=0> <tr height=30><td nowrap><a target="_top" style="cursor: hand; padding: 10px; text-decoration: none; width:160px;color:#FFFEFD;" href="http://15702baytreedrive.ePropertySites.com"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/point_cl.gif" border=0 style="text-align:left;">Home</a></td></tr> <tr height=1><td style="background-color:#87A8E0;"></td></tr> <tr height=30><td nowrap><a target="_top" style="cursor: hand; padding: 10px; text-decoration: none; width:160px;color:#FFFEFD;" href="http://15702baytreedrive.ePropertySites.com"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/point_cl.gif" border=0 style="text-align:left;">Photo Gallery</a></td></tr> <tr height=1><td style="background-color:#87A8E0;"></td></tr> <tr height=30><td nowrap><a target="_top" style="cursor: hand; padding: 10px; text-decoration: none; width:160px;color:#FFFEFD;" href="http://15702baytreedrive.ePropertySites.com"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/point_cl.gif" border=0 style="text-align:left;">Virtual Tour</a></td></tr> <tr height=1><td style="background-color:#87A8E0;"></td></tr> <tr height=30><td nowrap><a target="_top" style="cursor: hand; padding: 10px; text-decoration: none; width:160px;color:#FFFEFD;" href="http://15702baytreedrive.ePropertySites.com"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/point_cl.gif" border=0 style="text-align:left;">Property Map</a></td></tr> <tr height=1><td style="background-color:#87A8E0;"></td></tr> <tr height=30><td nowrap><a target="_top" style="cursor: hand; padding: 10px; text-decoration: none; width:160px;color:#FFFEFD;" href="http://15702baytreedrive.ePropertySites.com"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/point_cl.gif" border=0 style="text-align:left;">Payment Info</a></td></tr> <tr height=1><td style="background-color:#87A8E0;"></td></tr> <tr height=30><td nowrap><a target="_top" style="cursor: hand; padding: 10px; text-decoration: none; width:160px;color:#FFFEFD;" href="http://15702baytreedrive.ePropertySites.com"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/point_cl.gif" border=0 style="text-align:left;">Request Showing</a></td></tr> <tr height=1><td style="background-color:#87A8E0;"></td></tr> <tr height=1><td style="background-color:#87A8E0;"></td></tr> <tr height=300 valign="bottom"> <td style="text-align:center;"> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr><td><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=20 border=0></td></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center;"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=20 border=0><br> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/usr/12/85/87/68/69/1285876869.jpg" border=1><br> <b>Suzette Melhorn</b><br> <div style="font-size:10px;">0604750</div><br> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=5 border=0><br> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=1 border=0> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"><td style="text-align:right; font-size:10px;">Office:</td><td style="text-align:left; font-size:10px;">832-444-6082</td></tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"><td style="text-align:right; font-size:10px;" >Mobile:</td><td style="text-align:left; font-size:10px;">8324446082</td></tr> <tr><td style="text-align:right; font-size:10px;" >Website:</td><td style="text-align:left; font-size:10px;"><a href="http://www.suzettemelhornrealestate.com"><font style="color:#FFFEFD;">Visit Website</font></a></td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank150.gif" width=150 height=1 border=0><br> </td> <td> <table width=95% style="text-align:center;" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td width=90%> <table width=100% cellpadding=0 cellspacing=5 border=0> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>Price</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>$103,900</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>Bedrooms</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>Bathrooms</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>Square Foot</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>1,784</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>Lot Size</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>9,487</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>County</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>Harris</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>Property Type</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>Detached</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>Year Built</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>1976</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap style="text-align:right;"><b>MLS Number</b></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"><b>:</td> <td nowrap>53085564</td> </tr> </table> </td> <td><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=5 height=1 border=0></td> <td nowrap style="text-align:center;"> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=8 border=0><br> <img width=300 border=1 src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/thumbnail.php?im=12858768691315586283prop=1315585229&w=300"><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=1 border=0><br> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=3 border=0><br> <a href="http://15702baytreedrive.ePropertySites.com">click for more information and pictures</a><br> <img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" width=1 height=3 border=0><br> </td> </tr> </table> <table style="background-color:#FFFEFD text-align:left; width:100%" cellspacing=12 cellpadding=0 border=0> <tr><td colspan=4><b>Property Description</b></td></tr> <tr><td colspan=4 style="background-color:#2E3F5D;"><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" height=1 width=1 border=0></td></tr> <tr> <td colspan=4> Agent Remarks: *4/2/2. Priced to sell!! Show your picky buyers! Split floor plan. Recently remodeled with redone kitchen (new laminte, tumbled limestone backsplash,etc.), repainted entire inside with neutral colors, updated flooring, light fixtures. Inside laundry room. New timed sprinkler system with all new sod out front. Brick on all four sides. Klein schools. You won't find a house in better condition in this price range with FOUR bedrooms!!!!!!!! <br>Dir: From Willowbrook mall go north on Highway 249 exit Louetta. Go through the light. Take the first right into Charterwood. Do straight until you are forced to turn left on to Baytree and the house is the first one on the right. <br>Physical Property Deion - Public: This is a must see!! 4/2/2!! Split floor plan! Huge master bedroom with walk in closet! Recent updates include new timed sprinkler system in the front yard with new sod. Freshly painted interior with neutral colors, kitchen updated, updated flooring and light fixtures. Very clean. Brick on all four sides! Breakfast room and formal dining room. Huge den! Klein schools! Close to The Vintage and HP! This house won't last long at this price. Take a look today! <br> </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan=4><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" height=10 width=1 border=0></td></tr> <tr><td colspan=4><b>Features List</b></td></tr> <tr><td colspan=4 style="background-color:#999999;"><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" height=1 width=1 border=0></td></tr> <tr> <td colspan=4> <table width=98% cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 border=0> <tr> <td><li>1 Story</td> <td><li>Neutral Colors</td> <td><li>Double Wide Driveway</td> </tr> <tr> <td><li>4 Large Bedrooms</td> <td><li>Limestone Backsplash</td> <td><li>New Light Fixtures</td> </tr> <tr> <td><li>2 Full Bathrooms</td> <td><li>Formal Dining Room</td> <td><li>Ceiling Fans</td> </tr> <tr> <td><li>1784 Sq. Ft.</td> <td><li>Breakfast Room</td> <td><li>Walk In Closets</td> </tr> <tr> <td><li>2 Car Attached</td> <td><li>Family Room</td> <td><li>New Sprinkler System</td> </tr> <tr> <td><li>New Laminate Floors</td> <td><li>Utility Room Inside</td> <td><li>Fenced Backyard</td> </tr> <tr> <td><li>Freshly Painted</td> <td><li>Large Den</td> <td><li>Priced to Sell</td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=4><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/blank.gif" height=5 width=1 border=0></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr height=25> <td style="text-align:center; background-color:#87A8E0"> <table style="font-family:verdana,geneva,ms sans serif,arial; text-align:center;" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 border=0> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.epropertysites.com/images/eh.gif" border=0></td> <td style="font-size:10px; color:#4C4C4C;">Equal Housing Opportunity.</td> </tr> </table> </td> <td style="background-color:#87A8E0 text-align:center; font-family:verdana,geneva,ms sans serif,arial; color:#617BAB; font-size:10px;"> Keller Williams Realty : 8101 Cypresswood Dr, - Spring Tx 77379 : 832-444-6082 </td> </tr> </table> </div>"

"This site has been a great resource thus far. On more than one occasion I have had to find a recommended appraiser for a AMS service in some obscure location. I used the site to find a credible agent in the area and asked for recommendations. all have turned out to be great to work with so far."

"I have found my way back home after five months away from the rain......glad to back with all of you! Activerain success story....back in the fall i had an opportunity to help a young couple purchase there first home..they had given up and agreed to lose their dollars in escrow....with there permission.. i brought all the parties back to the table...the seller agreed to allow the buyers to purchase the home after finding out that the buyers would not meet the closing date......long day of negotiations....the deal was back on the table....i requested that each of us had an ethical duty to hold in high regard our industry and what it stands for...helping folks find that home if we can.... despite all the rules and regs that sometimes get in the way....house sold for around $265,000 no more no less! very happy to get my colleagues to see the importance of the work that we do in the real estate industry on a daily basis. It wasn't abot the commission...it was about those kids getting that house!"