ActiveRain Success Stories

"ActiveRain has allowed me to keep up on the latest strategies, technologies, and philosophies around selling real estate. ActiveRain has also helped me to connect with realtors from many areas to hear about their perspectives, and share with them my own. In addition, we have been contacted by other agents looking to refer business to us based on our blog here. All in all, ActiveRain is an invaluable tool that assists us to market ourselves and our properties - while keeping a finger on the pulse of this great and ever-changing industry. And finally, I also consider ActiveRain a very important part of my companies SEO efforts. ActiveRain has helped to bring attention and visitors to our website, and has resulted in some great leads from me and my team."

"I have become more focused in my business because I am now connected to the best real estate resource known to man ... and woman. Though still very much a novice and have no direct proof, I have seen an increase in my sales and listings since joining AR. I know the market here is showing signs of revival, but I think AR in the mix is making a difference. I have so much to learn about blogs and social networking, but am delighted to grow in the rain. Why not have fun and meet new friends all across this county while upgrading professional skills? I find myself thinking of AR when I am "interrupted" by a client. No time to comment? No time to post? Thankfully, on line anytime works. Not only do I walk in the rain, I now dance in the rain!"

"I believe that people should live well. So when I started my Activerain blog to shout from the rooftops about getting rid of "stuff" and downsizing into the perfect house, it did not occur to me that many people would be listening...they are! I have had so many comments on my blog in such a short amount of time. Thanks Activerain!"

"Make it rain"

"Active Rain has been an amazing resource for me as I have changed my career path. This community allowed me to question my path, get pointers from long time vets, and really think hard about my goals. Plus, the resources and community-knowledge is phenomenal! If I want to learn how to do something on a computer, this is my first resource. Thanks Active Rainers!"

"I am new to Active Rain, but not new to understanding the challenges Real Estate Companies and agents face everyday. I am passionate about SEO and Internet Marketing for my Real Estate clients. Join the conversation! Let's get to know each other..."

"ActiveRain is one of the greatest resources for referrals; it's like Facebook for Realtors."

"Active Rain is a great experience and has allowed me to network and connect with others in the Real Estate Industry, that I more than likely would not have met without this Real Estate Network. My very first Active Rain success story came this past year when I gave a home staging presentation at Windermere Fine Properties in Lake Arrowhead, CA which I came across through another Active Rain associate Kat De Long of Lake Arrowhead. I first met Kat De Long here on Active Rain after she commented on one of my posts. Kat asked for me to meet with her if I was ever in the area and so I took her up on it! Our association has been great and I have met a wonderful friend out of this association. Well, since the presentation great things have been happening and I was contacted by an agent who attended the presentation and asked to stage one of her listings. Well, talk about a success story, not only did we get the contract to stage the property, the house sold in less than 2 weeks in a market where the average home is on the market for 160 days! Not only was this association brought on by my connections through Active Rain, but my on going association with the connections I have made and the knowledge of the industry I have gained through Active Rain to me is success in its self. Thank You Active Rain!"

"Activerain is one of the best ways to be more visible on the internet. I found that it makes it easier for consumers and other professionals to find me."

"ActiveRain is instrumental in staying connected with other business professionals. Blogging keeps me sharp and allows me to learn more about myself and others within this business."

"Sometimes it's hard to find great BETA testers when you're developing an online service. Especially if you need BETA testers that are tech savvy. We looked to ActiveRain.com to find our BETA testers because we were convinced that some of the most tech savvy real estate agents hang out on ActiveRain.com. After 4 weeks of solid beta testing, we had our proof! Our ActiveRain.com beta testers found more bugs and provided more feedback than any other beta tester we had. Thank you ActiveRain.com for providing such a great community."

"ActiveRain membership has been very instrumental in the succes of our business. We highly recomend to be a member."

"I'm new to ActiveRain, success stories to come...."

"I received a recommendation/referral that turned into a closed sale from a Broker in Denver who had some customers who were looking to buy a ski home in Keystone. The Denver Broker found me on Active Rain due to my blog on second home sales! Love it!"

"Free company profiles, company info and industry research reports for 1.5 million business services providers in the U.S."

"In my first ActiveRain class my blogging teacher/hero/mentor, Ruth Vogt, helped me to get my blogging feet wet. I had gone into the class apprehensive, came out excited. In the second class she described how I can link back to my website and create landing pages specific to the subdivision that I am blogging about. I had gone into that class wide eyed and looking forward to learning new tricks, came out an addict. Yesterday was class #3. I went in armed with links, pictures, websites. Came out with a listing! WHAT - you say?? It's true!! While I was in class "Brianne", a young woman searching desperately for a short sale Realtor, read one of my blogs, found my website and my information on short sales and emailed me. I was in the middle of class when I saw the email come through. Being the "good" student that I am not wanting to get off task by answering emails, I simply forwarded it to another agent on my team and asked him to call her. He got hold of her right away and, well, she's coming in to sign all of her paperwork to list her home on Friday. Needless to say - blogging is going exceptionally well."

""Rookie of the Year 2009""

"ActiveRain has been the driving force behing our advertising. ActiveRain has enable my company to project to counties around my business base with success!"

"Over 24 million sold and under contract in 2009."

"Sparkhub LLC is a boutique management consultancy providing guidance and support with focuses in best practices and technology."