addicted to activerain: What I Learned This Week in ActiveRain-February 19-25th. - 02/25/12 07:58 PM
I've Always Said I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You.  February 19-February 25, 2012I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.  It may have been about something techie... about blogging and SEO.... anything having to do with Staging or Real Estate... about the world or even about the Blogger.  February 19-   Roy Kelley - Pinterest has been on everyone’s mind this week but Roy brought up a good point.... what of the copyright issue.   Are there risks … (40 comments)

addicted to activerain: Sometimes You Just Need to UNSUBSCRIBE From a Blog!!!! - 02/24/12 01:49 AM
I subscribe to a lot of people here and I'm slowly growing my list.  It's nice to know someone wants to read your posts.  Obviously writing consistently and offering good content, whatever the subject may be, are so important but one of the points Larry Bettag  makes is to be transparent.  My BARFF, Roger Mucci, is just that.  What you see is really who he is.  Same with many of the other bloggers here. 
If you want to get more out of ActiveRain, take a look at Larry's post.
Please head to his post to comment and thank you for reading … (0 comments)

addicted to activerain: Why'd You Have to Bring That Up Again?? Because You Didn't Hear Me the First Time! - 02/20/12 07:43 PM
Why’d You Have to Bring That Up Again??  Because You Didn’t Hear Me the First Time!  (or Why You Might Want to Rewrite that Old Post!)A few weeks ago Bob Stewart encouraged us to revisit some of our old posts and consider rewriting and reworking them (I’d like to think of Redesign) for another chance.  I love this idea because as Bob said... sooner or later you’re going to hit a brick wall and just can’t think of anything to write.  Since I’ve been here for 4 years and writing daily for over a year, I can tell you sometimes the … (24 comments)

addicted to activerain: I've Always Said I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You- February 12-February 18, 2012 - 02/18/12 09:01 PM
I've Always Said I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You.  February 12-February 18, 2012I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.
 It may have been about something techie... about blogging and SEO.... anything having to do with Staging or Real Estate... about the world or even about the Blogger.  
February 12-   Charles Buell -  Like Charles, I use my camera on Staging consultations or when I’m out to give a Staging Bid.  But I not only … (50 comments)

addicted to activerain: What I Learned This Week In ActiveRain- February 5-February 11, 2012 - 02/12/12 01:52 AM
What I Learned This Week in ActiveRain.  February 5-February 11, 2012I learn something new every day at ActiveRain and last week I wrote a post that put my money where my mouth is.   Every day I found 1 post (and often there were many more) that taught me something.  It may have been about something techie... about blogging and SEO.... anything having to do with Staging or Real Estate... about the world or even about the Blogger.  So here are the posts for the week of February 5th that gave me that “Ah Ha.. didn’t know that” moment. February 5-   Laura … (56 comments)

addicted to activerain: It's Been Great... Now.. When Did You Say You Were Leaving? I've Got to Get back to ActiveRain! - 02/11/12 01:32 AM
It’s Been Great...Now, When Did You Say You Were Leaving?  I’ve Got to Get Back to ActiveRain!My husband’s sister and brother-in-law just left to head back to Kansas City after a 6 day visit and while we had a great time and loved the visit, it’s time to get back to life as I know it.   You know how it is with company... it doesn’t matter who it is... relative or good friend.... there’s always something nice about settling back into your routine.  And I know that they too are ready to head back home. (although I’d like to point out … (31 comments)

addicted to activerain: Today is My 4 Year ActiveRain Anniversary- DON"T Do What I Did! - 02/06/12 02:10 AM
Today is My 4 Year ActiveRain Anniversary... DON’T Do What I Did!Well pass the cake and hold the candles.. today is technically my 4 year anniversary at ActiveRain.    That’s right...  four years ago today I had the foresight and good sense to join ActiveRain.   By “technically” that is the date I signed up and began my lurking.  You know what I mean and I bet there are still some lurkers out there.  I read the blogs and may have even commented on a few.  Who knows.  I wasn’t exactly sure why I was here.  No one suggested I join.  I have … (57 comments)

addicted to activerain: I've Always Said I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You! - 02/04/12 11:19 PM
I've Always Said I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You.


You know the old phrase “Put your money where your mouth is.”  Well I’m not offering any money but I did decide it was time to see if what I keep saying..you can learn something new every day at Active Rain... was actually true.  
Last Sunday I set out to find at least one post each day that taught me something....
.....It may have been about something techie... about blogging and SEO.... anything having to do with Staging or Real Estate... … (74 comments)

addicted to activerain: Calling All Home Stagers!! THE MOST AMAZING KICK BUTT LISTING PRESENTATION CONTEST! - 02/01/12 12:24 AM
Ok Stagers, Andrea Swiedler has come up with a great February contest for ALL of us.   Give us your best "Kick Butt" presentation.... what makes you the Stager a Seller would choose.  We'll all learn from this... pick up some ideas from others.  Share your ideas here on the Rain, and oh yes... there's points as well.  
I know I feel like I'm saying the same thing over and over again so I would welcome just one little fresh idea!
THE MOST AMAZING KICK BUTT LISTING PRESENTATION CONTEST! Do you stand out from the crowd? Or are you hanging … (3 comments)

addicted to activerain: What's Your Modus Operandi When You're Sick? - 01/23/12 01:15 AM
What’s Your Modus Operandi When You’re Sick?  I’ve had a cold and shaking off bronchitis for a week now and am on the mend but while it’s slowed me down, it hasn’t stopped me from functioning.  But this weekend I had the Casa to myself as my husband Larry was on a weekend hiking trip.  Ladies... I think you know what joy goes through our hearts when we realize we have the house to ourselves... even if only for a day or weekend. Cook?     No way... we’ve already made lunch and dinner dates with our friends. Television?  We flip when and … (24 comments)

addicted to activerain: Don't Let All This social Media Stuff Keep You From Getting Your Behind Out Into the Real World! - 01/20/12 11:40 PM
Don’t Let All this Social Media Stuff Keep You From Getting Your Behind Out Into the Real World! The other day I Was Trolling the Halls of our Boca Raton Keller Williams Office and Got Caught!No.. it’s not what you think!    I had a meeting with one of their new agents who is new to Florida and wanted to learn more about how Staging could help his business.  We had a great meeting and I’m looking forward to helping him get his listings sold!As I was walking back towards the reception area I passed someone who said “hello” and asked if … (17 comments)

addicted to activerain: Calling All Home Stagers- Mastermind Groups Forming NOW for BananaTude Members - 01/16/12 04:37 PM
Anna Banana  to me is a Rock of Gibraltar with cheerleader pom poms.  She has invited us to form Mastermind Groups to help us grow individually as well as growing as a group or community.  What do you say Stagers?  How about a Mastermind group of stagers?  Let's grow our own staging businesses and help grow the profession by joining together to exchange ideas.  
You don't have to be a Home Stager... what about a Realtor interested in bettering the working relationships between Stagers and Realtors?  
Mastermind Groups Forming NOW for BananaTude Members

What is a MasterMind Group? … (11 comments)

addicted to activerain: What's Better Than An Apple a Day???? Why a Banana... of Course! - 01/12/12 02:54 PM
I may be biased since not only am I a member but help to moderate this group but if you're looking for a fun group to join, I encourage you to check out the group Bananatude formed by Anna "Banana" Kruchten.  
Anna is an excellent example of what it means to be an Ambassador here at ActiveRain.  So whether you're new to the Rain or just looking for a fun and informative group I encourage you to head over to Bananatude! 
and BTW... it's the #1 Group here at ActiveRain!
BananaTude Group Updates for 2012 - A must read for … (4 comments)

addicted to activerain: Why Am I Trusting You? Because It's a Lot Healthier for ME! - 01/09/12 10:12 PM
Why Am I Trusting You?  Because It’s a Lot Healthier for ME!The word “trust” is probably one of the first words we learn as a child. “Trust me... I won’t let you fall” as your dad teaches you to ride your bike. “Mommy won’t let you go... trust me.” And chances are that phrase gave you a sense of peace.  You knew that it was ok to peddle ahead... dad said it was ok.  All was right in the world. Trust in all its forms has to be a given for me in any relationship.  Years ago when I worked in … (21 comments)

addicted to activerain: I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours. or How NOT to Stage a Post! - 01/06/12 11:21 PM
I’ll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours! How NOT to Stage a Post!This will be my 811th post but no... this is not a post asking for your Cheers.  I’ll show you mine if you show me yours..... My First Post


Bad.. I know.  NO Clip Art....No Pictures.... No Bolded Words.  BORING! And bless you Cindy Edwards... the only comment on my post.  
It was 6 months before I wrote another post.  Time to get back on the bicycle and try again.  My second one wasn’t much better and perhaps I’ll resurrect it someday but it … (27 comments)

addicted to activerain: Need a Blogging Idea??? Get Engaged! - 01/04/12 11:10 PM
Need a Blogging Idea?  Get Engaged!!! It’s not what you think... although if you got engaged over the holidays... congratulations!  No...this is the time of year when we all set goals for our personal lives and for our work, and that often includes goals for blogging.   Last year I set a personal goal to post every day for one year and I did it.  No applause …. I’m just one of many who post every day.  In fact, there are some who write 2 or 3 posts a day and have been doing it for years.But how can you do it... … (75 comments)

addicted to activerain: Happy New Year Active Rain!!! Happy 2012 - 12/31/11 11:03 PM

Happy New Year Active Rain! If you wonder why you’re here or whether or not you should become a Rainmaker take a look around........  Seasoned pros who have recognized the value Active Rain brings to their business AND more importantly their bottom line. Blogs, webinars and Active Rain University …. if you’re not learning something new here every day... you’re not looking for it.Community..... we are so much more than blogs and points.  When someone is in need, we are there.   We are there to cheer a Rainer on when they’ve achieved a goal.  We are also there to exchange … (22 comments)

addicted to activerain: Why Should Anyone Who Isn't a Realtor Write a Localism Post? Look Whom I Met Today! - 12/27/11 10:56 PM
Why should anyone who isn't a Realtor write a localism post? Look whom I met today.  I think it’s a given that Realtors can benefit from writing posts geared to their particular area.... otherwise known as localism posts.   I could say that Realtors “should” write them but no one wants to hear what they “should” do.  In July 2009 Bob Stewart challenged us to write Hyper-Local posts.  I wasn’t sure what they were but I was game and in fact in my comment asked him if Stagers could participate.  I received a call from him and he said “Sure!”From then on … (19 comments)

addicted to activerain: 2011 December Blogging Challenge- Arming Myself with Info! - 12/09/11 03:33 PM
2011 December Blogging Challenge- Arming Myself with Info!After making some follow up  calls to prospects I decided to arm myself with information for 2012.   I’d seen a design book years ago that I fell in love with and decided to get it to jump start my new year.  It’s Design Basics by Jeffrey Bilhuber.  I’ve been trying to get away from “collecting” books, and instead use the Internet for research or download it to my Kindle (which I read on my PC or my Droid).  After moving so many times, I got tired of hauling boxes of books around.  But there … (10 comments)

addicted to activerain: 2011 December Blogging Challenge- Bidding and Blogging - 12/05/11 01:39 PM
2011 December Blogging Challenge- Bidding and Blogging
Days 4 & 5 in making sure that December is productive and in preparation for 2012.  I spent part of Sunday and Monday gathering information for localism blogs.  Even though I'm not a Realtor, I do think that writing about my local area.... activities, events and places helps me in many ways.  If for no other reason it helps to keep me aware of what is going on in my area.  And, in making contact with some of the local businesses, it's one more opportunity for me to get my face and name out … (10 comments)

 


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