ActiveRain Success Stories

"I am extremely grateful that ActiveRain is a very productive part of my life, since it has enhanced my real estate career in so many ways. I recently noticed when updating my posts, that in the past couple years, EVERY listing I have posted here - SOLD! with the exception of 2 (which were out of my control since sellers decided to take off the market). That is powerful! ActiveRain has given me a voice across my Lorain County Area and the Western Suburbs of Cleveland producing leads and referrals my way. This site has also opened up avenues of meeting and sharing ideas with so many thousands of positive bloggers that energizes me daily. Thank you ActiveRain!"

"I am thankful for the customers who have contacted me through ActiveRain! This business offers a lot of challenges, options and benefits to anyone seeking additional real estate information and I am truly glad to be a part of it."

"I have a lot of people find me through or because of my blog. Those that do not I will send them to my Active Rain blog to get to know me. Often, not always, this tips a potential customer back to me and I book an inspection. This morning I received an email that reads in part; Hello, We are traveling from San Antonio to Westport tomorrow to inspect a house that we've made an offer on. I made an appointment with an inspector from a list provided by the realtor, but after reading your blog I think you might be a better choice. I think that kind of says it all about the power of blogging and Active Rain. This woman read my posts and got to know me. She became comfortable with me. From what I’ve read about websites and using the internet to promote your business, this is what happens. People visit your site, like what you say, gain a level of comfort and then pick up phone. I will be doing an inspection on Saturday morning a town or two away from where this woman has the house she would like inspected. So this request will work out perfectly. Oh, that first inspection on Saturday, it’s with an Active Rain member. When it rains it pours!"

"I have worked with and given out several successful referrals with the help of networking from ActiveRain!"

"Active Rain has been a tremendous resource for us not only to connect with agents throughout the country but also for cutting edge marketing and technology ideas. There is a lot of talent from successful agents who share their knowledge and ideas here in Active Rain. It attracts some of the best real estate professionals and is a great resource to anyone buying or selling a home."

"I post not just real estate information in my blogs but news and reports of interest to agents and the general public, and feel greatly encouraged by the many, and pleasant, comments and expressions of thanks posted by you in response to my blogs."

"Active Rain has been a great tool for my business!"

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"Active Rain success for me is an every day occurrence. To log on daily and join a company of excellence from across North America, providers of different services, all involved with real estate, constitutes a great outcome in itself. The exchange of knowledge, clients and assistance on a daily basis is a greater definition of success than the singular outstanding events which also occur in the rain."

"I have a wonderful couple that looked for the perfect home for them...as VA loan buyers, so many sellers won't accept their financing. It's hard to believe these dedicated soldiers come home from war, and banks or sellers don't want to help them. After months, we found a home, too good to be true, newer, outstanding pool backyard and location...The bank took their offer and 45 days later, they have a home. When the home closed escrow, they gave me a plaque that read, the army looks for a few good men....we found a great Realtor...Thank you Davis Family! Today 9/5/2011 I visited them, the house has been painted, they've added granite and made this house...a HOME. I don't just have clients...I have friends!"

"I started blogging a couple years ago but felt Like is was lost in the "how-to" realm. I attended Raincamp and learned many valuable lessons and tips. It was way to much info in such a short time and implementing all the "keys" will take some time. Now finding the time to do these "things" is a challenge. Blogging has certainly sent some traffic to my website and the ActiveRain community is fabulous. I have found blogging to be much easier as I applied myself. Now it is just a matter of doing it. Also, the content within the AR community is invaluable in teaching my new agents. I often refer to blogs and specific articles as a resource or use as a training topic. The beautiful part is it keeps coming."

"Just last week I received a referral from another stager in Maryland. She said she was contacted by a Realtor in Queens who wanted information on staging, since she doesn't live in the area she found me on ActiveRain. I met with the Realtor and although he decided not to stage, I now believe in the idea behind ActiveRain. I received a call today from a Howard Beach Realtor who is looking to stage an owner-occupied home, the appointment is set-up and I gave him a deal for finding me through Active Rain"

"Just joined AR as a Rainmaker and the success to this point is enhanced exposure. That's always good... I'll update with a monitized success story, I'm sure."

"This site is a great resource to contact other agents and give and receive valuable information."

"I always wanted to believe that blogging really had an end result that was quantifiable. Recently I was contacted by another agent from a neighboring community. She works for a different company, but she had read one of my blogs online and decided that I'd be the ideal person to work with her on a property in my community. We formed an interesting partnership on a listing and are in the process of selling it together. It's a unique situation with a lot of intricate details, but suffice to say it has been an AR success story. ************************** Mike, Thank you very much for all of your hard work. Without your relentless pursuit of answers from the lenders' customer service representatives, there is no way this short sale would have been negotiated. You succeeded where I could not, and managed with a cheerful attitude and prompt responses, keeping me informed of all the action (or inaction) on the negotiations. I feel as though this sale actually having closed yesterday is a miracle, and I appreciate everything you did to make certain it happened. I would certainly recommend your services to anyone in the same situation. Thanks again, C Murphy ***************************************************************** Mike, Someone may never know the impact they have on another's life, unless we tell them. When you shared your story about your friend Rhonda, it helped me make the final decision to focus on health issues. Your dedication to physical fitness is a silent witness to others--without lecturing. About a week and a half ago, Rxxx and I began a program I obtained from my chiropractor--it is a food cleansing program and so far, Rxxx has lost 17 pounds! Me, not as much, but that is to be expected because of the demands of his job. So glad your influence is in our lives--YOU make a difference, and I just thought you should know. And you thought you were only our Realtor! ;-) _____________________ I was very pleased with my experience with Mr. Cooper. I was working under a pressure deadline and Mike made everything so easy and worry free! I can not even imagine how stressful it could have been without his expertise and compassion for my situation. I would HIGHLY recommend Mike - he made me feel like I was his most important client! Thank you Mike! TU _______________________ Mike kept showing me property that was in my price range and hit all of my requirements until I finally found one that I liked. He put together a team that made closing smooth and painless. What could have been an overwhelming process was enjoyable because of his patience, expertise, and tenancity. I would definitely recommend Mike Cooper for a smooth real estate experience. EM ________________________ Mike's experience and knowledge of the real estate market helped us to sell our home in record time. His honesty and integrity promotes a respectful work ethic that is truly hard to fine. His positive approach helps to create a stress free experience. We highly recommend Mike for any real estate transactions. NJC ************** We found Mr. Mike Cooper to be knowledgable, friendly, easy to work with, and a get the job done kind of guy. We most respect his being a man of integrity. He has expertise in electrical engineering a well as real estate. He has the ability to work with a diverse number of people to close a deal. He will give you his best and deliver a straightforward, honest, and best approach to getting your house sold. He performed well in a tough market and my wife and I most enjoyed working alongside Mike. In short, we highly recommend him across the board to be your realtor and we would certainly use him again. D & S"

"The true measure of my success is measured by the trust I secure from my customers and clients."

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"I have had many inquiries from potential leads that say that they saw my profile on ActiveRain."

"Active Rain has increased my business through successful referral clients, new associates and most importantly - a wonderful community of professionals who are knowlegeable and caring. Being a member of Active Rain has increased my sphere of influence as well as a circle of friends from within the real estate profession."