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I'm Brand New to Active Rain!

By Jacque Calkins

Mortgage and Lending with Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC

August 12, 2009 12:13 PM

...but not new to the mortgage business! I'm a loan officer with Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC in Tucson, AZ.

I've just been introduced to this wonderful community of professionals, and I'm looking forward to participating, learning, and finding out how Google will improve my business relationships!

I'm partial to (1) my four grandkids, (2) my dogs Eli & Zeke, and (3) hiking, biking and exercising in the beautiful mountains that surround my home in Tucson.

I'll see each of you on your blogs. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to comment on a Newbie's blog.

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Keith Elliott Jr

KEIRE Realty Group - Manassas, VA

Principal Broker/Owner

Hello Jacque,

Welcome to Active Rain and congratulations on your first post! Here are 5 quick tips to help you get started...

1. If you haven't done so already...take a look at the different Groups that are available on ActiveRain. Once you have found a few that look interesting to you go ahead and join them...that way it will be easier for you to frequent them more often.

2. Bear in mind that real estate laws vary in each state so what someone might say in one blog may or, may not apply in your state.

3. As you become more familiar with the blog post authors you can add them as Associates. Many in return will add you to their's as well. It's a great way to extend and grow relationships!

4. Read a few blogs each day until you reach the stage as to how you want to present your posts and professional image online.

5. You can accumulate points each day and week by posting 10 comments each day and a total of 10 blogs each week. You can also accumulate additional points by inviting others to sign up...look for the "Invite Others" link from your home page.

At any rate, the opportunities to learn and network here are incredible. Best of luck to you!

-Keith

Aug 12, 2009 04:29 PM

Sandy McKee

Sunstreet Mortgage - Tucson, AZ

Hey Jacque!

Your off to a blazing start. Welcome to AR! Sandy

Aug 13, 2009 04:06 AM

Tom Boos

Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Providing the very best of service to Sellers and

Welcome! We all look forward to reading your future contributions here on Active Rain. Get busy.

Aug 13, 2009 04:19 AM

Jacque Calkins

Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC - Tucson, AZ

Dear Pat,

Thank you for the beautiful bouquet. You are very thoughtful and I can tell we have much in common. My Mom lives in the country now and it is so peaceful there. I appreciate your welcome

Jacque

Hi Robert,

I am already loving it and reading all the blogs of those who have so warmly welcomed me. This is fun,

Jacque

Howdy yourself Dale,

One thing appears to be certain and that is that you have fun at what you do. Happy to make your acquaintance. And I look forward to more of your colorful blogs. Thank you

Jacque

Hi Keith,

Thank you for your comments and tips. I'm definitely in the learning curve right now but have a few folks in my office that are quite familiar so I'm thinking I'll get this thing pretty quickly. It is fun

Jacque

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for all your help... I'm having fun with this thing. I was up kind of late last night telling the world about myself. Check it...

Jacque

Hi Tom,

Thank you for your response. I hope to make some valuable contributions. We'll see. There is certainly a lot of change to comment on. Thanks again.

Jacque

Aug 13, 2009 06:17 AM

Sandy McKee

Sunstreet Mortgage - Tucson, AZ

Your profile looks good, straight from the heart!

Aug 13, 2009 09:21 AM

Jean Terry

Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Hi and welcome to Active Rain, a great site to network, share, learn, and have fun. Good luck. And if you ever need an agent in the upstate of South Carolina, please call me.

Aug 13, 2009 03:44 PM

MC2 Home Inspections

MC2 Home Inspections LLC - Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis home inspection service 317-605-3432

Welcome aboard Jacque. I look forward to reading your posts. I am sure you are going to love playing in the rain!

Aug 13, 2009 11:02 PM

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Welcome...come on in and get your feet wet....check out the groups that have topics that most interest you..travel to other states...it's a habit you won't want to break !

Aug 14, 2009 12:10 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Good morning Jacque,

Welcome to the Rain, a great place to be. Enjoy all it has to offer, you will be glad you did.

Aug 14, 2009 12:14 AM

Bob Haywood

McGraw Realtors - Owasso, OK

BobHaywood.com

Jacque,

Welcome aboard! You're about to meet some of the smartest and nicest folks in the world of Real Estate!

Aug 14, 2009 12:24 AM

Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School

Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL

Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Welcome to Active Rain, I hope you and your business all the best.

My Name is Captain Wayne Rowlett, with Rowlett Real Estate School, if I can ever be of any help to you just let me know.

~Captain Wayne

Aug 14, 2009 12:24 AM

Charlottesville Solutions

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

It is great to see you have joined Active Rain!

Welcome aboard!

your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Aug 14, 2009 12:57 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Jacque, I just stopped by to welcome you to Active Rain! It's a great place to be and I'm sure you will meet a lot of great people here. Pat Preston sent me over, and Pat will never steer you wrong!

Aug 14, 2009 02:08 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Jacque! Welcome to the Rain! Pat sent me as well, and I hope to hear lots from you. Have fun!

Debi

Aug 14, 2009 03:35 AM

Michael Rohde

Sunstreet Mortgage LLC. Licensed Mortgage Professional - Tucson, AZ

Well Jacque, you received quite a welcome. I am glad to see you here. It's seems to be a fun and hopefully mutually beneficial to all. Good luck.

Aug 14, 2009 03:41 AM

The Trumm Team Omaha Homes for Sale, Real Estate

Keller Williams Greater Omaha - Omaha, NE

Welcome to ActiveRain!

If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, just click search and type in "Welcome to Activerain by Troy Trumm". The first link returned will take you to my blog about getting started. It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.

If you ever have any questions, just let me know.

Troy Trumm, Trumm Team, Omaha NE

Aug 14, 2009 11:29 PM

Sergio Rebollo Jr.

Real Estate TeamMates - Miami, FL

Jacque....Welcome to ActiveRain. This is a great community to network with others as well a great place to learn from other's experiences and knowledge. I've enjoyed it; I hope you enjoy it as well.

Aug 16, 2009 12:42 PM

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Jacque Calkins

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for your vote of approval. I'm thinking of what to write about today Jacque

Hi Jean,

My kids might be moving to North Carolina. I have to say I hope they don't as they will be taking two of my grandchildren with them. Guess I'll be traveling more. Jacque

Hi Sally and David,

I'm still learning but will be trying groups and get the most out of this that I can. Jacque

Hi Hal,

I'm finding that out. Have had tons of welcomes from folks. Thank you,. Jacque

Hi Bob,

Thank you for your welcome. I have an expert in my office that I need to spend more time with learning how to really use it. I just need a little more time. Jacque

Hello Captain Wayne,

Are you getting new business from loan officer licensees? Jacque

Hi Mary,

I'm a work in progress. Jacque

Hi Deb,

An affiliate like me. Thank you for your comment...jacque

Hi Mike,

Thanks ...I'm still not too clear on how this works. Perhaps you can share some knowledge when y ou have time. Jacque

Hi Troy,

I will take you up on your offer as I'm a little unclear. Besides you are from Nebraska where I was born and raised so I'll check with you after I've done the reading if I have questions. Jacque

Sergio,

I believe we will still get tougher for a while but then the pendulum swings the other way. It will turn around. Thank you for your comment.

Aug 17, 2009 11:14 AM

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Sandy McKee

Sunstreet Mortgage - Tucson, AZ

Hi Jacque,

Stay motivated. There is a presentation for AR in Scottsdale on Sept 2. Should be great. Sandy

Aug 19, 2009 09:13 AM

Letitia Stevenson

BHHS Fox & Roach | www.DelawareValleyRE.com - Greenville, DE

Listing Agent DE/PA/MD, Digital Marketer & Coach

Jacque, Welcome to Active Rain! Active Rain is a great place to share your knowledge, expertise and thoughts, as well as network and learn so much from the vast pool of talent already onboard.

Welcome Aboard and Much Success!

Sep 08, 2009 11:53 PM

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