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You might have seen this ad floating around ActiveRain, so I thought it would be appropriate if I gave some background on our event! 
While reviewing the day's activity on RealBird I noticed something ABSOLUTELY cool. 
Recently I have started joining groups outside of ActiveRain that are social networks. Now, that does not mean that I am leaving the Rain. What it means is I am looking for more and more ways to drive traffic to my money maker. And no, I will not get on the … (20 comments)
I've been on AR for 6 or 7 months now and, while I wouldn't call myself an addict, I certainly enjoy the time here, have learned a lot, have made a few friends and actually been contacted by members of the (gasp) public as a result of my blogs. No money … (6 comments)
Squidoo and ActiveRain ARE not the same thing, exactily, both allow you to be the local expert...
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So, RainerNation, what's a girl like me supposed to think when on a regular old Friday afternoon, amid all the normal mortgage madness, the phone rings and the caller identifies herself as one of the producers of ABC's "Good Morning America"?
I was recently talking to Cathy LaClear, which is Matt Laclear's wife. I really enjoy talking to her because she is just so down to Earth, has great faith, and is a genuine person. Matt is an awesome guy. He and Hank can motivate you, help you, and really make you … (4 comments)
I would like to thank the ActiveRain owners for giving us the opportunity to not only let us vent online to other professionals that know what we are going through, but also giving us another free way to build our business. I just closed on my first home that I sold … (4 comments)
The cover story in the March 2008 REALTOR® Magazine is "Welcome to Real Estate 2.0." While the issue hasn't hit my mailbox yet, it is available online.
I feel awkward writing this blog post.It's really not the topic, the timing, or any personal event causing me to feel uncomfortable. Nope, it's nothing like that.Instead, it's a lingering feeling of not knowing where to begin that is bothering me. You see, this is one of my first blog posts... ever!It's been a very long … (1 comments)
I have been blogging for a few months here on ActiveRain and have learned so much information. As a result of my blogging, my website is ranking much higher on Google and Yahoo. It is very effective when you going on a listing presentation, and the representations to the seller that … (1 comments)
I have only posted once on activerain. But, I am here to tell you that I have just received a referral from another activerain member in Illinois for someone moving to Owensboro! How awesome is that? I was so excited. She told me that she read my profile and she liked that fact that … (14 comments)
MARGARET WODA CHALLENGED ME TO IDENTIFY TWO "HIDDEN GEMS" IN THE RAIN. It's my pleasure to bring a little "sparkle" to two members you may not have noticed. 
If you were to donate some of your ActiveRain points for charity, what are they worth to you if the ActiveRain (AR) founders agreed to contribute that amount of money to a charity? 
Well, it finally happened...I got a featured post! *chair dancing at my desk...Not sure how it happened...especially considering I put very little thought and probably even less effort into it than many other posts I have had up here in recent past. But, none the less, I got one. :-)
I transferred to a new RE/MAX office in December of last year and I just couldn't wait to share my wonderful experience on ActiveRain with my new associates. At first only a few agents accepted my invitation to join ActiveRain, probably because they didn't know who I was yet. So, I decided to … (16 comments)
A Realtor posed a question about the effects of using a different electronic lock box than surrounding Boards. A great question is this market and something all of us must consider when making the switch:
Valentine's Day is a holiday that gives us an excuse to go out to dinner, give or receive greeting cards, give or receive flowers, or just tell some one that you care about that you care. I feel pretty lucky as I have a wonderful family (hubby, kids, grandkids, still have … (2 comments)
I am purchasing some new domain names and of course, most are taken. Some of the terms I am looking for regarding Metro Detroit Homes and Oakland County Real Estate are available as ".org & .net". I am wondering if this makes a big difference in how they will come up in … (29 comments)
This will be short and I'll post more later, as only back in the room for a few minutes. Seth Godin spoke today, in the Key Note Session. It was, without a doubt very inspiring and he spoke on this latest book the The Dip. If you remember this was the … (55 comments)
After the statcounter indicated my point demise by going strictly ASSOCIATES ONLY, I reformatted my hard drive and decided to change all my Blogs on AR to PUBLIC . This catapulted me past the 11,000 point mark and in the process tripled my generous ASSOCIATES (I LOVE YOU GUYS). I love … (2 comments)
As a big fan of snow, I love every flakes that falls from the sky!
It shouldn't make a big deal that a property listed as 39000 sq feet is 3900 square feet. Most of us would figure that's the case.
I've been writing a lot lately about how the big players in the title industry are capitalizing on the use of technology to the detriment of small agents and abstractors as well as consumers. There is, however, a flip side to the technology coin, the silver lining in a dark cloud, so to speak. … (0 comments)
I can't believe it! I find I'm forced to concede defeat for a day or two thanks to one single blog and Google's ability to almost instantly index blog posts made here on ActiveRain!
As I sit today at my open house on a day with 81 degree weather, blue skies in Southern California I wonder why no one is visiting my open house.
If you haven't seen the home page yet, we added a little video frame on there. We can show different stuff to someone if you are logged in versus if you aren't. It was really non-productive, all I did all day long was surf the internet for video................I'm not complaining.......remember, I … (64 comments)
The great thing about rainy days now is "Active Rain". I'm a newbie and am now addicted to getting rained on daily. It's CRAZY!!! I don't care how wet I get... I'm getting soaked in fact there is so much information and opportunities here, I stay in the "Active Rain" for … (12 comments)
I need your help. Our Michigan Chapter Women's Council of Realtors is torn between a website and blog. 
It all starts with an idea to do something great for the new member of ActiveRain. Melissa Grant started a "Hidden Gems in the Rain" to give back to the community and help out a member who may be writing and going unnoticed. Our dashboard is huge and it is not as easy for … (53 comments)
Start spreading the News! 
Today is our 100th Blog Post! The Big 1 - 0 - 0. To celebrate we thought we would share some of our favorite things that we picked up on active rain:
Right now a sad but true reality is we all know of someone who is in danger of lossing their home. Here is something that could really help them. If you or the person you know ownes commercial property we can help them by re-financing it to save their home. We … (3 comments)
Based on a post I just read, about a buyer's agent who called a listing agent to see if she was willing to offer additional incentives (FOR THE AGENT, NOT THE BUYER) to show a listing. And depending on the incentives, he would get his buyer to make an offer on … (11 comments)
I've been browsing through our web server statistics from the ActiveRain.com site, and wow...
I used to get asked all the time, "How is ActiveRain going to make money?". However, since the HouseValues investment things have slightly changed; now everyone is eager to tell me how ActiveRain is going to make money. 
Our Durham Region For Sale By Owner / For Rent By Owner real estate blog on ActiveRain.com has made it to the 3 month stage. And some said it would not last. All kidding aside, we are now up to 70 posts and growing daily. Google has noticed our blog and … (0 comments)
Rain City Guide's Dustin Luther at Inman Connect New York City 2008, "Ya Better get offline to Online"
I thought you guys could use a little more reading... as if our wonderful ActiveRain wasn't enough... *smile*
As the title suggests, this post should put me over the century mark here on AR. When I looked up and noticed this, I thought about what a suitable topic would be for it and decided that the best thing would be to reflect on the good, the bad and the … (15 comments)
Just thought I would share another article with everyone, what an exciting week for the boyz
I was lucky enough to interview Jon for my outside blog here in London, but I thought there'd be no harm in posting his interesting answers here on AR too. So why not start your day (or end you day - I don't get these time differences!!!) with a few insights … (11 comments)
Look, I have been on ActiveRain for about 30-days and I have heard all the same doom and gloom in the news that you have, I have had conversations with members here, just like you have had in your own office. I have heard real estate professionals talking about quitting and … (9 comments)
ActiveRain made #5 out of 10 on the Swanepoel TRENDS Report (RealSure Publishing), which does a thorough report of the real estate industry, identifying the top 10 companies of 2007, companies that distinguished themselves as "different and memorable" and which may impact the real estate industry in the future. The Top … (1 comments)
During a BNI (networking) meeting this past Wednesday, a guy that represents a local printing business (President of the company) brought his designer to see if she would be interested in becoming a member of another chapter. I happened to be doing a '10 minute commercial' at the meeting that day.
Looking at Localism Beta and Localism Brainstorming, I can't help but wonder if I'm looking at the bleak future of all of ActiveRain.
Okay, so yesterday was one of several scheduled 'openings' by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife for Razor Clamming along the Washington State coast. It afforded a perfect opportunity for some heartfelt 'Male Bonding' among some of the staff of ActiveRain.
How do I answer that with anything but a big fat DUH? The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released it’s 2007 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. The conclusions are not at all surprising. If anything, what surprises me is how conservative the numbers are that they report. For example, … (3 comments)
Several improvements were rolled out in the ActiveRain platform last night (actually, early this morning). 
With my last blog of the 2007 Dallas Ft Worth sales numbers, I passed the 200,000 point milestone. 
It's not a great surprise to anyone that the real estate market in New Orleans has its own unique set of challenges in the current marketplace.
Perhaps someone else has already mentioned this, but I haven't read it on ActiveRain. Actually, I got an email this week titled "Announcing: The Real Estate Trendsetters for 2007"
I was excited! A new lead! Wow! An email from a potential client that found my contact information through ActiveRain. The email read:
Along the Bay in the historic St. Andrews area of Panama City, FL is a wonderful park called Oaks By the Bay! I've been spending a lot of time in beautiful St. Andrews lately. I have a wonderful new listing in that part of Panama City ... it's the oldest part … (31 comments)
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, ACTIVERAIN! I've been getting inquiries about staging off the internet. How are these wonderful people finding me? Thanks to my presence on AR!!! I know, I know I still need a real website, but AR has provided a forum for me to share my work … (14 comments)
I want to say something about BRIO Realty. I was one of the first agents on board and have seen many changes. It has to be said that the company is young and vibrant and full of enthusiasm. The owners, Jonathan Washburn and his wife Sara have the values of integrity, … (7 comments)
If anyone is in need of a virtual assistant or lives in the Dallas area, and needs to fill any position, I am currently available.
That is always the question.