Browse Groups
Groups are smaller communities within the larger ActiveRain. Join groups created by others. or start your own and
get others to join
GROUPS HOME
ActiveRain Contests
This is the place to view the past and present contests put on by ActiveRain and its members. Everyone can join the
group and help encourage each other. Current contest will be highlighted posts so it's easy for you all to see. Let it
Rain!
Ask a Real Estate Question
Have a real estate related question that you want answered?. Ask a local expert who is part of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network.
Product Reviews
Curious as to what others in your profession think about a certain product or tool?
AR's community takes the time to leave honest and transparent reviews of their experiences
so you can be a bit wiser about your purchase.
Broken down by categories and subcategories for easy finds
Get an unfiltered look at what real users are saying
Leave a review yourself for others to benefit from
Add new products as you use them and gain points for doing so
University
ActiveRain University (ARU) provides free on-line training. We coach, consult and support real estate professionals about real estate trends, technology and social media.
ARU Calendar provides class types and registration links
Watch short tutorials on updating your photo, inserting a hyperlink and much more
Sign up for the Daily Drop so you don't miss out on AR's daily happenings
Find answers to most FAQ's
Browse Groups
Whatever it is you're into and wherever you are, AR surely has a group for you to join.
Brand, off the wall, specific subject matters…whatever it is you're looking for.
Each time you write a post you can syndicate your post to 5 groups.
And if by chance you don't find what you're looking for, start a new group today!
Get your content in front of more eyes
Search by location or type
Feel free to start your own group
Find some that are close to home and close to heart
Contests
Each month AR runs numerous contests as a way for our members to engage in activities
that will boost their business and increase their visibility in the community and beyond.
Earn points by partaking in these contest and climb the leaderboard
Do what's good for you and your business by participating
If you have an idea for a contest, just let us know
Stay motivated and on track with new contests popping up each month
Ask a Real Estate Question
Here's another avenue for you to build relationships with others. Share your expertise with someone searching for answers.
Play the teacher role and help someone out today
Your Homepage will alert you of new questions in your state
A wonderful way to open a door to a possible new client
Ask a question yourself to get help
States
These state pages or hyper-local pages provide content directly related to a specific geographical location.
State, County, City and Neighborhood pages make it easy for consumers to find what they're looking for.
Post your listings, school information, local events, market reports and more
Consumers peruse these pages for information
Farm your niche market and cover all the happenings in your neighborhood
Quite a few other savy financial advisors recommend the BUY, BUY, BUY approach as well. Below is a great article with visuals that I recommend forwarding to active buyers for eduacational purposes. With higher income individuals in our target markets of Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica and Malibu, we have identified many investment, income and vacation properties for our clients, both in and out of our immediate area. On the flip side, with our local inventories a bit low, it is also a good time for sellers. We are seeing multiple (0 comments)
brentwood: Rule Number 1: Assume Nothing! - 04/10/12 01:54 PM
The Realtor's Role: Assume Nothing! Anticipate, Ask, Assess, Analyze, Advise: Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and...Los Angeles at large is known for being very culturally diverse and is now drawing a large number of foreign investors. In today's global real estate market, when it comes to finding a home or selling a home for a client, we have to be prepared with the right questions, devise a plan to be sure we communicate properly, and go the extra mile to be sure we are up-to-date with new lending policies, foreign affairs and basic cultural practices that could make or break a deal. (2 comments)
With a real estate background in USA, China, India and Mexico, Alison has acquired a wealth of knowledge in acquisitions, dispositions, development and market research across the globe.
Prior to working with Sotheby’s International Realty, she worked with top Fortune 500 companies and developers (Morgan Stanley, Gerrity International, Wal-Mart, SCITIC CP, Mantri). Her cultivation of strong international relationships has helped develop invaluable skills which she incorporates into her residential transactions here in her hometown of Los Angeles. Her exceptional knowledge of her markets, refined negotiating skills, unique marketing strategies, and personalized asset valuation techniques are just a short list of what she provides each client.
Alison began her career in 2003 with a mentor in a highly successful commercial developer and owner of several multi-family unit developments, then transitioned into commercial real estate acquisitions and development abroad. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and a Certificate in Business Administration, both from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
In and outside her career, Alison has a special place in her heart for senior citizens and holds the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation. She serves as a Founding Board Member and donor for Westchester Playa Village, a non-profit organization assisting senior citizens remain in their homes as they age, and is also a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training in support of her sister, a survivor of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.