activerain: Onward - 09/25/07 06:18 PM
I'm moving on to do other things. I've got a number of things to wrap up before I go, but from now on Jonathan, Bob, and Nicole will be around to help you with ActiveRain. I'll still be available to talk about blogging, networking, and sales.A terrific journey.We've come a long way from when Matt and Ben and I first set this community growing in Late May/Early June 2006. The goals I set are being fulfilled. We now have a community of almost 50,000 real estate professionals who are communicating with each other on almost a daily basis. Working as a … (150 comments)
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activerain: Getting the Most out of Your Rain - 09/07/07 06:24 PM
The ActiveRain Real Estate Network is here to help connect real estate professionals to each other, and also to real estate consumers. While connecting to consumers seems obvious to most, many people have a hard time understanding that why real estate professionals would need or want to connect to each other. I believe that it's more important than most people realize.Today, through technology it's easier than ever to live in a disconnected world. With fax, internet, and email, we have many conveniences that help us get through transactions. We have more freedom to do things on our terms, on our time-line, … (41 comments)
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activerain: Getting Featured: The Short Version - 04/13/07 11:17 PM
How do I get my post featured?I am asked this question on a regular basis, recently I was told that I should post a reminder on this. A message I received today reminded to post something about this.Here's a short response.Keep in mind that featuring is definitely subjective. 1. When it comes down to it getting featured starts with catching someone's eye. 2. The content should interest and engage the reader. 3. It should not have grammatical, factual or formatting errors. 4. The topic should not be one that could potentially violate, or encourage a member to violate a guideline … (44 comments)
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activerain: Checking In. - 04/06/07 07:05 PM
Hello everyone. I realized today that I hadn't been around in a while so I'm here checking in. It seems as if I spend all my day with The Network, however it's IN The Network more than it is talking to the entire group.
Much of what I do is day-to-day. As you can imagine with a team of over 24,000 there are a lot of things that come up. When not doing those things here's what I've been working on. Your input and suggestions are appreciated on any of these things.
1. Localism has had some great input and terrific photos. However … (32 comments)
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activerain: Working Together; Working in Groups - 03/12/07 08:56 PM
With over 20,000 member The ActiveRain Real Estate Network is getting city sized! It is truly awesome for me to see all of you come together here on this network interacting with each other and reaching out to your clients. I have personally come to learn a tremendous amount from all of you. Thank you. In order to make this place a little bit smaller we implemented group features. Through various themes, topics, and interests members have a way to come together, share, and interact in individual ways. I see much more coming out of this resource in the future. However, … (33 comments)
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activerain: A Thousand Words? - 02/24/07 07:25 AM
Where do you Get Your Images?
A photo posted on your blog can make a huge difference. It conveys the idea of your post and really catches the eye of the reader.
I've been using clip are for many of my posts. I copy the clip art and past it into "Paint." Then save it as a JPG file. I then upload that file into ActiveRain.
This is definitely not the best way to get images for your blog. But it is one.
My question to you is this. For the Other Rainer's of the world, where do you get your royalty free, legaly reprintable … (26 comments)
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activerain: Input Requested - 01/25/07 08:50 PM
In the early days of The Rain, everyday suggestions came to us, and when we got those suggestions Ben and Matt went in and coded in your them right away, so that the next morning what you asked for was there waiting for you. Your input is extremely helpful in keeping things running here.
More recently our code base has matured and the details we are working on are less about features and more about deeper aspects of ActiveRain.
We are still listening, and we are still logging, reviewing and considering your suggestions, it's just going to take a little more time now. Please … (40 comments)
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activerain: Growing With Lots of Rain. - 01/15/07 10:47 AM
With technological advances in communications, and changes in The Real Estate business in general, resources for real estate related information are abundant. The largest and most active source for real estate related information is the real estate professional. Despite this however, there are a number of very large and visible corporations who've captured the public's attention, and positioned themselves out ahead. The goal at ActiveRain is to put the professional back out in front.
The ActiveRain Real Estate Network is currently one of the best, and the most alive place online where you can learn and share knowledge with likeminded real … (27 comments)
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activerain: Making The Rain Your Own - 01/11/07 12:54 PM
With all of the members and information available today on The ActiveRain Real Estate Network, it's easy to get overwhelmed and consumed. The goal however should always be to help you and your business grow.
As The Network has grown we've instituted tools to help you define your niche, your contacts, and refine your resources. These tools are there to help you make The ActiveRain Real Estate Network an even better resource for you.
The associates list is the first tool to help you shape The Network more in your favor. With the associates list tools you can create a list … (30 comments)
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activerain: The Gift of Rain - 12/21/06 01:13 AM
Giving and receiving on The Rain.
You've seen it, I know you have, some of you have done it I'm sure. In this industry there are a lot of you.
Your standing there in line minding your own business and someone comes up to you and says. "Hey you look like a pretty smart guy ...."
And you're feeling really good about yourself (Yeah I am pretty smart. I wonder how he noticed.) until you find out that you received the complements because the person was interested in selling you on the latest multilevel marketing scheme.
Now I'm not trying … (11 comments)
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activerain: Plug In To ActiveRain; Connect To Your Market - 11/09/06 06:20 PM
Many real estate sales people, especially sellers agents focus on a specific geographic area to target their sales and marketing efforts.
Regardless of your station in this industry, my feeling is that this sort of marketing is over all one of the best strategies for approaching your audience. Choosing a designated market, is essential in any form of marketing. Choosing that market can be difficult, but if as part of choosing that market you associate yourself with a specific geographic area, there is an opportunity to establish yourself as not just an expert, but as an expert in the location that your … (17 comments)
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activerain: ActiveRain's Place - 11/09/06 12:59 PM
The connections between real estate industry professionals are what has made this industry strong and viable. Through various associations, meetings, and MLS systems this industry has created a strong value proposition for consumers by offering well educated, well connected professionals who are able to be an advocate for the consumer with their unique connections and access to knowledge.
With the boon of the Internet era the real estate industry has become less and less connected. The Internet makes it easier to disseminate information than ever before. With the movement and flow of information through different channels one on one personal conversations are … (24 comments)
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activerain: What Are You Writing About? - 10/18/06 04:25 PM
I've seen a lot of blogs on ActiveRain. Many of you are talking about so many different topics that it's hard not to stay interested. I've seen posts specifically related to sales, the tried and trued tips, and the trials and tribulations that many of us in this industry go through. Those have helped me gain an understanding that there are others out there going through the same issues, and I've learned from those experiences.At the same time I've read posts talking about members themselves their lives and their families, nothing to do with real estate or this industry. I enjoy … (28 comments)
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activerain: What ActiveRain Is To You, Contest - 08/29/06 01:36 PM
Our "What's It To You?" Contest ended yesterday and we've had some really good input. I really appreciate being able to read some fabulous posts.
Apparently a number of you can't wait to end in your checks. You all find the community to be an essential tool for you. It's a tool to share knowledge, but also you find this to be a place to develop friendships and you have grown through your interactions with other members. For some of you The ActiveRain Real Estate Network has helped your business, but the connections you are making are very valuable to you.
James … (10 comments)
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activerain: Your World Online - 08/15/06 03:15 PM
Who do you work with everyday?
How can they be here with you on ActiveRain?
Part of the purpose of this network is to help you keep in contact with all those professionals in your local community that you work with on a daily basis.
As an agent you see Agent B's name everywhere, she's got a great marketing program, and agent X and you have interacted on a number of transactions, or at least offers. Then there's those other folks at the office, why aren't they on board yet? And what all those loan officers and closing people you've been doing deals with? … (7 comments)
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activerain: The Associates List: Stay Connected. - 08/10/06 07:22 PM
Ages ago points were awarded for being added to someones associates list. The idea behind this was, that if someone was willing to associate with you then they were giving you a vote of confidence. In addition it was a way for ActiveRain members to interact and get to know each other.
In practice what happened is that many members decided that it would be best to add everyone they could find to their associates lists, which didn't exactly seem to facilitate a useful form of networking.
I would encourage you to take a look at the associates list feature and to have … (6 comments)
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activerain: Connecting Through Blogging - 06/30/06 09:48 PM
More blogging tips from ActiveRainIn the introduction to blogging i discussed how blogs are used and how it can be a benefit to your business. Today I wanted to touch base with you to talk a little on how to get started. In my opinion the best way to begin blogging is through finding other blogs that you enjoy. Search, browse, read around, pay attention to what type of topics and writing appeals to you. You will learn a lot through this. Through it you will develop an idea of how you want to approach your blog and what to write … (28 comments)
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