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The POWER of ActiveRain...The PEOPLE Behind the WORDS

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Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

Bonding with PeersIf ever there were a time to splash the positivity around the RAIN it is NOW. I have reiterated time and again the importance of having a wonderful repertoire with our peers here on ActiveRain. We carry a professional attitude (and behavior behind the pounding on the keyboard) and being ever so "REAL" in our writing with a little transparency. Through our conversations and eventually getting to meet one another face to face through our interactions here has surely given me the richness of the meaning Connections through ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS.

I'm not talking the chat room gossip. I'm talking about a REAL Estate Network that has given me information, education and the most important.....bonding with my peers.

If not for the fun, the laughter and the people we connect with here this would be just another ‘social network'. This is MORE......always has been....always will be (hopefully).  The changes that take place here have not interfered with the bonding I have with other professionals in the industry and I really appreciate what I do have.

williamI can name off SOOOO MANY friends but this is especially for my friend, William E. Johnson. I remember one conversation that set the tone for our continuing friendship. That was when the big California fires made him one of the evacuees in the San Diego area. I called...and kept track....and made sure...he was going to be okay.  Read about that here>>>  The Active Rain Passage to Mystery

All worked out well and it set the stage for our ongoing friendship. Who would have thought one DID NOT have to meet face to face to know that the friendship of the soul was enough? I have no doubt that we will eventually meet and I do believe that this one will be a tear jerking meeting for sure.

Recently, the chance came up for William to do the one thing that we KNOW is the standard for "I trust in you" in this industry for another peer.

" The finest compliment I can receive is a referral from another client, customer and a peer"

This is what William gave to me. A referral. A listing from his client in San Diego that owned a home here and wanted to sell. And wouldn't ya know. It was in contract by the 11th day on the market!

Royal Kunia Home...Sold!

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My gift of a referral from William funded today and it is recording tomorrow morning.

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Now THAT...... is the POWER of ActiveRain.

The People behind the words.

 

   Royal Kunia Home for Sale - 94-1063 Hoohele Street, Honolulu County Hawaii (SOLD! March 30-2009)

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

  

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

 

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Comments(45)

Linda Bourgault
lulugraphix-creative photography & fine art - Flower Mound, TX

Hi Sally—WooHoo! Sally & William dancin' in the RAIN! Way to go! This is what AR helps us all do best...making friends and lasting professional relationships. Thanks for a great example for all of us and congratulations on a done deal.

Psssssst... looking forward to Saturday... inquiring minds want to know NOW - ROFL!

Mar 26, 2009 03:50 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Aloha Sally,

So nice of you to showcase and acknowledge William as an example of your friendships in the Rain. Like you, so many of us were really deeply concerned about William and the others in the beautiful San Diego area during those difficult times.

Congrats to you both on the nice referral!

Mar 26, 2009 03:53 PM
Terry Miller
Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX
Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

Congrats, and yes the rain makes alot of friends for us in odays market.

Mar 26, 2009 04:10 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Sally- Beautifully and eloquently written! What a wonderful way to say thank you for a referral. Of course I would only send my referrals your way:) we just don't get that many people moving all the way to Hawaii from Florida. In fact, I have only met one and we are listing his ranch here but he is moving to the big Island.

Mar 26, 2009 04:26 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Jennifer: Thanks so much Jennifer...support we give each other leads to those connections :)

William : I say...tears first....come on...the joy of first meeting after all our long talks and such. :) the giggles do come directly after though :) :)

I am so happy that they were coached early on from you anyway...it set the course on what to expect from you referring a pro too :) :)   I enjoyed working with them and from the beginning you said they were going to be great clients ...and they were. So appreciative of my work....and he's the one who said my marketing and internet listings were 'phenomenal'. I will always remember that....it meant a lot to me.

These are the rewards we receive from connections well made and from a job well done. Yup...there is no other 'high' in this industry for the ones who care...take great care and think in the best interests of their clients.

I thank you for your direction and input as well William. It all helps and for me I love to get added input...it makes the going twice as smooth. (I did take it by storm though didn't I?)

thank you for everything William!

Mar 26, 2009 04:35 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Linda: All is well...lol...and to think....Saturday is just around the corner. I am happy I met you before you left Hawaii...One day we'll reunite...I'm sure of it!

Lynda: Thanks a bunch....and to think...we're all a part of that special group....:)

Mar 26, 2009 05:17 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Terry: We make a lot of friends in any market ...here :) :)

Katerina: thanks...William means a lot to me anyway :)

William: uh...what are you talking about LMAO..big time hahahah!

Mar 26, 2009 05:46 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

I can't even remember now, probably just thinking about your giggles. I have been juggling counters tonight and boy am I tired. I fell my chair seat and what sits in it have now become one entity and the chair won. Pleasant thought ,huh?, LOL

Mar 26, 2009 06:21 PM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Sally, More than a great deal all around; a fast closing, happy clients, 3 happy agents, reinforced professional relationship(s), new and renewed friendships. What a deal! Regards, 

Mar 26, 2009 06:48 PM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Woo Hoo for William and for you my friend.  Now that is spreading the AR LUV!

Mar 27, 2009 12:30 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Sally that is fantastic! I have sent out quite a few referrals to my AR friends. I am hoping I can send you one someday:)

Mar 27, 2009 01:15 AM
Bob Gentile
GO Solar in Palm Beach County, Florida - Abundant Energy Inc - Boynton Beach, FL

Hi Sally ..Great Post and the power of netWORKING with a good group of people and AR has it :-)

Thanks for sharing

Mar 27, 2009 01:55 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

William:  You meshed...wow. lol!

Pete: All in one...right here :)

 

Mar 27, 2009 04:03 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Paddy: I love making friends with all my peers here. :) :)

Bill: Great!  One day I'll be looking forward :) :)

Bob: Netoworking...connecting and actually having friends through these connections.

Mar 27, 2009 04:05 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Sally -  you are absolutely right in saying

"If not for the fun, the laughter and the people we connect with here
this would be just another ‘social network'."

I've only met a few of my fellow Rainer's in person but I have found their personality to be exactly as I had envisioned from our interaction here in the rain.

Mar 27, 2009 07:17 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

The people that I encounter here are the very reason that I keep coming back. The SEO is great and I love the Internet exposure, but the people make it special.

Mar 27, 2009 07:20 AM
Sharon Richards
Kirsten Realty Tampa Florida - Tampa, FL

Sally - Congratulations to you and William.  It is so much fun to finally meet some of your favorite Active Rainers in person.  You feel like you have been friends forever.  Active Rain is the first place I look for my referrals

Mar 27, 2009 03:02 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Kathy: don't you just love it???? It's so nice when we connect with some....and actually know they'll be the same in person :)

JL: Of course WE do :) :)

Sharon: Well, William and I are just 'connected' friends....that's all there is to it. :)

 

My recording was postponed until Monday am. Darn...that's okay.. our system really has a hold on us though, don't they?

Mar 27, 2009 05:37 PM
Andrew Haslett
Van Warren Home Inspections, NAHI CRI - Fort Knox, KY
Heartland of Kentuckynulls, Best Home Inspector

Sally,

Thank you for posting this. Thank you for describing the value you find in AR.

Mar 29, 2009 12:13 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE