ActiveRain Success Stories

"I have been in the real estate business for almost 19 years, previously in Fort Lauderdale. I am a "newbie" to ActiveRain so I am joining the newbie group and hope everyone will help me learn the ropes and give me advice on how to sharpen my on-line profile. Thanks much!"

"Active Rain is a daily part of my business routine. All the questions that I might have as a real estate professional are answered right here. From blogging, marketing, SEO, photography, and politics, and everything in between, AR has everything I need."

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"Accomplishments / Recognition: 2 Silver Awards • Lead in R&D for revised CA REO Escrow Audit and vetting feedback process. • Established monthly Audit and Review routines with Operations. • Initiated Risk Assessment Spreadsheet and Status Report • Continuous open interaction with Escrow Operations Management and production staff lending Subject Matter Expert support on Escrow Closing issues beyond the scope of Role in Risk and Compliance. • Risk Issues Examples (include but are not limited to) FIRPTA Requirement, Revised Statement to accompany CC&R’s and other Documents, Texas/Multi-State Notary Acknowledgement Creation and procedures, Removal of Contingency Policy and Procedure, Identification and implementation of language removing Ambiguous Escrow Amendments, Policy and Procedure for Escrow Cancellation Contingency, Third Party Deposits, and more than 19 specific items and implementations by mid year."

"ActiveRain has been one of the most compelling experiences of my entire real estate career. As technology has replaced the old modes of communication through the Internet, so has it become the vehicle that has changed the way real estate information is accessed by the Internet Empowered Consumer. As important, the way we real estate professionals communicate has also greatly changed from the old weekly update telephone calls to the explicit and detailed digital communication through the many devices of computers, iPads, smartphones,etc. ActiveRain with the over 225,000 members real estate professionals and is a network dedicated to enhancing the real estate professional experience as well as providing through individually provided knowledge based informational posts that is closely tied the practical and ethical practice of real estate today. In so doing, the wealth of information and experiences shared here on ActiveRain by the many members is empowering the consumer with more information and choices as they seek state of the art information to better enable their efforts in obtaining, holding, investing or selling of their real property (Single Family Homes, Condominiums,Vacation Homes, Investment properties, Land and even commercial holdings). Because ActiveRain is network not only of real estate professionals, it has welcomed to the family the elite of every related profession to real estate, from lenders, mortgage brokers, home inspection companies, stagers, photographers, lawyers, accountants and title and escrow professionals. Each bring there own wealth of knowledge to share with fellow members, making the whole of this network greater than the sum of the parts. I liken it to having access to the best minds in every industry related to real estate that willingly and enthusiastically share knowledge with each other as well as the consumer. As my success story unfolds, I wanted to share this with all who would read it. Success is a relative word for each that would define it. For me it is the amazing experience of learning and teaching at the same time and the response from my peers and the public alike has been overwhelming. Because consumers recognize that as a group of real estate professionals, we are above and beyond in experience and available knowledge of even our own respective offices or specialty designations. We each are committed to contributing to the network and we each benefit from the network. Despite the new technology, it is and old and time sustained expression. You reap as you sow. Along with information, knowledge and shared resources, in the daily process of communicating with each other through our writing efforts and the reciprocal comments we receive, we have developed professional and meaningful friendships that will last a lifetime. There is simply nothing else like this experience it in the real estate industry that could even compare. We are professionals first and foremost and enable each to seek our own highest level. And to you the consumer, we provide you with current and sometimes even vital information that will enable you to make your own best decisions and judgments. What could be better than practical knowledge and experience that can help you achieve and fulfill your real estate needs and dreams of you and your family."

"ActiveRain has turned out to be a great tool, Its great to get thoughts and advice from other agents within my community and around the US"

"Nearly a dozen clients found us on AR. Superb site for business and contacts."

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"I've had two referrals in my first 20 days of Actively Raining - I would recomment this system to everyone in Real Estate! I have actively suggested this community to a growing number of people. If we are of differring professions and in the same city, I think we must absolutely start our own BRIDGEMAKERS (www.meetup.com/Bridgemakers) group. I'm in! I look forward to networking with all of you and best of luck to everyone in your endeavours!"

"When I joined ActiveRain, I was certainly hesitant and skeptical about writing a blog. I had know idea how powerful a blog could really be. After receiving months of training from the ActiveRain experts, my eyes were opened and I never looked back. In 2008, I became an ActiveRain Confirmed Loan Officer. This title enables me to teach others everything that I have learned. I offer free training to anyone that is willing to learn. You will learn how to blog, how to blog efficently and effectively. You will learn how to boost your page ranking for all of your websites. The web is the first place a consumer goes to purchase a home. With today's economy and housing crisis, we as real estate professionals must separate ourselves from the rest of the pack. If you do not learn how to maximize your web presence, then you are destined to fail. The social media revolution has already begun and isn't taking any prisoners! So, have YOU blogged today? Email me at Justin.Messer@SupremeLending.com and let me know if you are ready to learn or if you have any questions!"

"Networking on activerain is one of the best ways to reach other professionals in the real estate community around the globe. Sharing ideas, regional trends and opportunities with other activerain members has been very beneficial to my business as well as additional exposure for my listings. I recently attended RainCamp here in Orlando and it was definitely an awesome experience! A day full of new ideas and networking opportunities. I recently attended the Orlando RainCamp which was awesome. This was a day filled with non-stop educational information which far exceeed my expectations. The content was extremely valuable and I plan on implementing new strategies, and methods immediately into my business. If you have a chance to attend a RainCamp near you, definitely take advantage of the opportunity. Having the ability to network with other ActiveRain members and share ideas and business opportunities is one of the greatest benefits of membership in ActiveRain."

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"My Active Rain success story: I have had both residential and commercial inspections come my way thanks to my membership on Active Rain. I learn a lot on Active Rain from reading other people's Blogs and going to Rain camp. If you have not gone to Rain camp I strongly recommend you going the next time Rain camp comes to a town near you. They help you learn about SEO and marketing on the web, and it is a great networking event also. This is my success story on Active Rain, and I hope everyone enjoy their summer."

"I received a referral from a real estate agent at Remax, Castro Valley last year and I had been working that buyer for several months. It's been a very hard market to be in with so many buyers scrambling for the same properties but we didn't give up and finally closed escrow last month. My client is very happy, the referring agent got a referral fee and I made a relationship with my client for a lifetime. It's a win-win situation. Thanks to Active Rain, I was able to connection with the realtor from Remax and help a mutual client."

"I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be a part of ActiveRain - every day is a wonderful new day and have met so many wonderful individuals through ActiveRain. Keep the referrals coming - love them!"

"My nephew in upstate New York wanted to sell a home. I looked on Activerain and located a Realtor for him in Ithaca, New York. They connected and my nephew successfully sold the property in a timely fashion."

"“Joy Bender is a hardworking and dedicated realtor and we strongly recommend her. We highly value her responsiveness and appreciated the number of hours she spent with us in person, and by phone and email, keeping us informed and updated throughout the process. She showed extraordinary professionalism and we could not have had better support. The personal attention and direction she provided over several months resulted in finding the perfect home for us.Joy Bender is a hardworking and dedicated realtor and we strongly recommend her. We highly value her responsiveness and appreciated the number of hours she spent with us in person, and by phone and email, keeping us informed and updated throughout the process. She showed extraordinary professionalism and we could not have had better support. The personal attention and direction she provided over several months resulted in finding the perfect home for us.” President of Nielsen Perishables"