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Ambassador Craig is At Your Service!!!

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The ActiveRain Gods have deemed me worthy!

Folks, I don’t know how I managed this one, but the ActiveRain Gods have put their heads together and deemed me worthy of a new role…

Ambassador.

Ambassador Craig is at your service!

 

 

This is a role I do not take lightly. It’s an honor to have.

As you may or may not know, I've actually had some experience in an ambassador capacity.

My first Ambassador role!

 

I was the official U. S. Ambassador to Pig’s Knuckle, Arkansas a while back. I’m not so sure why the U. S. needed an ambassador to a small city already in the country, but I suspect it had something to do with PK’s plan to secede from the nation. Apparently our government felt I was just the guy to stop them!

Pig's Knuckle. Arkansas is somewhere over here!

Anyway, as an ActiveRain Ambassador, one of my responsibilities is to help you folks out in an effort to increase your presence, not only here in the Rain, but on the web too.

Ambassador Craig is at your service!

So, with that being said, below are some links to blogs I’ve written that you might find useful. I’m also just a phone call or email away if you ever have any questions that you want answered.

Please do yourself a favor. Subscribe to some of the other Ambassador’s blogs. There’s a wealth of knowledge out there and these guys are happy to share it with you.

Remember, we’re not reinventing the wheel here, just honing it! So take it all in, learn something you can apply to your business, make some new friends, and, above all, have some fun in the process!

 

Start with this post my friends. If you’re not convinced that social media is important, you will be after reading this blog:

So You Think Social Media Isn't For You? Think Again

 

Then find out where you stand here in the Rain and make a goal to climb the ladder: 

ActiveRain - Where Do You Rank Amongst Your Peers?

 

This next post is a pretty good primer on how to write blogs that will actually get read:

Did You Really Subscribe To My Blog?

 

These next two blogs illustrate some of the importance I've placed on why blogging is not the wave of the future, but why it's essential NOW:

Using My Blog to Enhance Relationships - A Blog Inspired by Bob "the Builder" Stewart!!!

Life Before ActiveRain... And Now!!! What A Long Strange Trip It's Been!

 

Finally, these last few posts are just some fun and FREE ways to spice up your listing presentations, web sites and your computer as well:

A VERY Cool Freebie For the Technically Challenged and Pros As Well!

YouTube, Photo Show and You! Create Videos of Your Photos for Free!

Free (and Easy to Use!) Slideshow Maker

Buying a New Laptop or Home PC? This Should Be the First Program You Install

Turn Powerpoint Presentations Into Videos

 

Please remember folks, I don’t pretend to know it all. In fact, I’m still learning all about this blogging, Social Media-ing, Twittering stuff. But I do know some and I’m happy to share it with you. I hope you find these little tips and tricks useful.

Enjoy! And Happy Blogging!

 

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About The Author

Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com

Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530

Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions

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Comments(124)

Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Claudette - If I'm even a small part of making your day, then all I can say is Mission Accomplished! Thanks for subscribing to my blog. I'll do my best to insure you never regret that decision!

Claudette Millette becomes Craig's 164th blog subscriber!

Gary - It's a task I look forward to. If I can help out, I'm up to the job.

Leesa -  That's what I was thinking! Too funny! Thanks for the kudos my friend.

Nov 19, 2009 12:01 AM
Betina Foreman
WJK Realty - Austin, TX
Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Dear Craig,

I bet this post passes the other one you mentioned for number of comments and number of new subscribers. When you wrote the other one you were not the Ambassador with that flashy orange sash! Lookout I bet your head will be reeling from the new subscribers from this post.

;)

Nov 19, 2009 12:50 AM
Jenny Kotulak
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON
Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Congratulations Your Royal Hiney Highness.  I just had to pop by as I could smell something fun going on down on the farm.

Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Jenny Kotulak photo, Bronte Creek bench

Nov 19, 2009 03:07 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Betina - I just hope I can fit my head through my front door with my new found fame!!!

Jenny - Royal Hiney!!! Now that's pretty funny stuff! E-I-E-I-Ohhhhhhh!!!

Nov 19, 2009 09:35 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Congratulations Craig, I am sure you will do a great job as an ambassador!  I have enjoyed reading a lot of your posts!

Nov 19, 2009 04:08 PM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Sybil - Well thank you Sybil! Come back soon. You never know what or who may show up here!

Nov 19, 2009 09:48 PM
Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate

Hey, Craig. I think that you are the King here at ActiveRain. Keep on Rockin, Jim

Nov 20, 2009 01:58 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Jim - Thank you sir! And, I do believe you know how I feel about you guys....

After clicking this link, scroll down a bit, but you'll see what I mean

Nov 20, 2009 02:29 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Craig, For some unexplained reason I have not read your blog before. All I can say is I'm an idiot! Funny stuff. I see you are a fan of Neil Young and could that be the Grateful Dead dancing bear at the bottom of your blog.

Congrats on your Ambassdorness or what ever they call it. :)

Nov 20, 2009 05:24 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

James - I don't know what you were thinking my friend. But you're here now so all is forgiven! You are correct, I'm a big fan of Neil, the Dead, BB, Hendrix, and pretty much everyone else along those lines.

And, again, you got it right about the dancing bear!

Check out this post...

I'm Famous, But no Autographs please

James Quarello becomes Craig's 165th blog subscriber!

Nov 20, 2009 07:09 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Craig, Congrats on your feature and your new role as an ambassador!!! BTW, What website do you use for your "photo enhancements"...

Helping you live your American dream...

Nov 20, 2009 08:48 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Craig!  Welcome to the Ambassador Club in NC!  I'm so glad they added you--you'll do a great job and keep the newbies laughing all the way to the bank where they cash in their earnings from their Active Rain leads as a result of being a Rainmaker!!  LOL

Have a wonderful weekend...

Nov 21, 2009 12:25 AM
Linda Powers
Resort Realty - Duck - Duck, NC
On the Outer Banks

Craig,

Congratulations! In my few short months in AR I have been fortunate enough to find some great help that includes happy thoughts and downright laughter. You are on the top of my list for sure. And now you get the title to go with it. Great going. Perhaps it's because of your teddy bears!

Nov 22, 2009 06:21 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

If anyone should be an ActiveRain Ambassador -- it should be you!  Over 300 Blog posts, yes, and not just your ordinary posts.... You write blogs that capture people!  Thanks Craig--- keep on keepin on!  Kathy

Nov 22, 2009 08:59 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Michael - Thank you Michael. While many of my enhancements are created with Photoshop, one of the web sites I use is Image Chef.

Debe - Ahhhh, Ambassador Debe. Thank you! My theory is that learning can be fun! Think about some of our CE classes. Some of the information can be a snooze-fest. But when the instructor makes it fun, that mandatory class becomes a joy to attend.

Linda - Like I said in my opening sentence, I don't know how I managed this one!!! But as long as you're here I'll do my best to help out......and keep you smiling!

Kathy - Thank you Kathy. You're kind words are part of the reason I keep on keeping on!

Nov 30, 2009 12:03 AM
Sara Woolford & Steve Golson, ALHS
iTexas Realty Co. - San Antonio, TX

Congratulations!  I am making my way thrugh your past posts so that I don't miss out.  Thanks for putting in the time to support the AR newcomers!

--Sara in San Antonio

Dec 16, 2009 02:46 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Sara - I'm here to help! Just let me know if there is ever anything you need assistance with and I'll do my best to guide you through.

Dec 16, 2009 03:44 AM
Stephanie Reynolds
Integrity First Financial Group, Inc. - Santee, CA
East County San Diego Homes 619-838-4408

Congratulations Craig! Although I don't know HOW you are going to find the time to do this with all of your photo ops going on! I am looking forward to seeing more wonderful posts from you!

Jul 31, 2010 09:43 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Stephanie - Thank you Stephanie! And thank you for subscribing to my blog too! I'll do my best to insure that you never regret that decision!

Aug 01, 2010 09:02 AM
Anonymous
RCONNORIII

GOT A REALLY FUNNY SITE CRAIG! KEEP IT UP. HAVE A GREAT DAY ON PURPOSE.

May 17, 2012 12:24 PM
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