ACTIVE RAIN TOP NEWCOMERS OF 2009

Hello everyone! Before I say anything I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! 2010 IS GOING TO BE OUR BEST YEAR EVER.

Once again I bring you another "ACTIVE RAIN TOP NEWCOMERS BLOG"

                                               

Many real estatre professionals join Active Rain. But never put a face on their profile. It will look something like this. .

Some people have joined Active Rain and they don't blog at all-Ex:When you click on some bloggers "My Blog" link on the left hand side it will read this -"This user has not entered anything in their blog yet".

Some people have joined Active Rain thinking that they will automatically get business without blogging-(When that happens,please let me know). They have no only written any blogs but they also don't make comments on other peoples blog as well-YOU NEWBIES! LOL.

Anyway these "Active Rain top newcomers"not only joined Active Rain,but they made an impact as well. They became a major voice to be heard on this great online real estate networking site which is now the number one Real Estate Online Networking site. They are probably one of the go to experts in their community and farming neighborhoods by the great blogs they have written. Some if not most of these newcomers had some of their blogs Featured - which I think is very impressive.

To make this list you must have two things.

• One either you joined and/or wrote your first blog here on Active Rain anytime in 2009.
• And you also need at least 100,000 blogging points. 100,000 blogging points to me shows that you are a very dedicated blogger who takes blogging very seriously.

Some of the people who are on this list have only been members of Active Rain for six months or less-Unbelievable. And to my Active Rain peeps out in Florida,Texas,California-KEEP BLOGGING. You people blog man. If I was a real estate agent in Florida,I might not be on first page even though I have close to 225,000. That's something. And I need to get DC Real Estate Professionals to join this site. Still surprised of the amount of thousands of real estate professionals who does not want to become a member of this great site.

How many people made the list of Active Rain's top newcomers of 2009? What states did they come from? Which states had the most newcomers? And who are Active Rain top newcomers of 2009?

Hopefully this blog will show the Active Rain big dogs that I should be considered a candidate for a position here on Active Rain when come the next Active Rain draft. I actually enjoyed doing this.

Even though it took me three looong days (I need a beer after this one-And I don't even drink) to look through all the provinces and states. Well about 95% of them. I didn't look through all of them because I am pretty familiar with most of the Active Rain superstars here. But while doing the list,I discover some blogs that I thought would be very good reads. So I e-mailed them to myself and decided to make a comment on them later. Some of them might even make my "Five Non Featured Active Rain Posts that you missed" edition for this week. 

Here they are "Active Rain top newcomers of 2009" in alphabetical order according to Provinces and States:

PROVINCES:

1.

Larry Easto (Real Estate Marketing Link) - Real Estate - Other Score: 101286.  JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 9 Toronto Larry Easto is a best-selling business writer, syndicated columnist and author of 4 e-books about real estate marketing.

2,

Marc Swartz, Broker - Toronto, Ontario Real Estate-Independently owned/operated (Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage (905) 471-2000) - Real Estate Agent Score: 115631.  JOINED/FIRST BLOG: May 2009. Featured Posts: 1 Toronto Marc Swartz assists clients to buy, sell and lease residential, commercial and investment properties in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada.

3.

Al and Peggy Cunningham Voted Best Real Estate People- Brampton (RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.) - Real Estate Agent Score: 213800. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: March 2009. Featured Posts: 1 Brampton Public Voted us "Best People in Real Estate" 14 times. We service Peel Region, Brampton/Bramalea, Heart Lake, Caledon, Springdale & City of Mississauga. Call us for all your real estate needs today.

4.

Terry Chenier (Homelife Glenayre Realty) - Real Estate Agent Score: 245612. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 5 Mission I AM the Mission expert on real estate. I know this area and the inventory, and I know my product. I've done many transactions in Mission and stand behind my service. Call me for a market evaluation.

STATES:

ARIZONA

5.

Katiejo Franks (Real Estate and Beyond, LLC) - Real Estate - Other Score: 106751. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: April 2009. Featured Posts: 0  Scottsdale Real Estate and Beyond LLC is a full service real estate brokerage that serves the great Phoenix metropolitan area. Real Estate and Beyond Network is ready to serve real estate investors and buyers

6.

Eric Villaverde (DoubleTree Home Inspection Services L.L.C.) - Inspector Score: 119276. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: May 2009. Featured Posts:0 Phoenix Welcome! For over 11 years, we have been providing Arizona residents with the highest quality home inspections no matter the occasion. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and quality of wor

7.

Harry F. D'Elia, Investor , Mentor, BD, Radio Coach, REO Expert, Networker (HomeSmart International) - Real Estate Agent Score: 302111. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: April 2009. Featured Posts: 9  Phoenix Real Estate and Beyond Team serves the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The Real Estate and Beyond Team is ready to serve real estate sellers, investors and buyers.

CALIFORNIA

8.

MARK VELASCO- CA Homes for Sale-Hacienda Heights, Downey, Pico Rivera & Whittier (Realty Source-Southern California) - Real Estate Agent Score: 102902. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: April 2009. Featured Posts: 1 Downey Proudly Serving (CA)-HACIENDA HEIGHTS, DOWNEY (North- East/West), WHITTIER (Friendly Hills, Mar Vista Heights, East Whittier, Michigan Park & Spyglass) and PICO RIVERA.

9.

Rick Pelleriti - Upfront Mortgage Broker (Clarion Mortgage Capital, Inc.) - Loan Officer Score: 107158. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: August 2009. Featured Posts: 0  Grass Valley An Upfront Mortgage Broker serving all of California, I use advanced technology to find the best wholesale rates and prices, and I share that with my clients. They appreciate "Transparent Lending."

10.

Heather Chavez, Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 412-4469 (Second Self Virtual Assistance) - Virtual Assistant Score: 142068 Riverside Second Self offers support services for real estate professionals, including website maintenance & design, online listing & contact management, marketing, SEO, ghostwriting & blogging.

 

11.

Ralph Gorgoglione (EcoBroker Certified - John Aaroe Group, Inc.) - Real Estate Agent Score: 158470. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: March 2009. Featured Posts: 6  Sherman Oaks Realtor / EcoBroker Certified - One of the biggest benefits to working with clients is the end result - making new friends for life.

12.

Melissa Zavala Realtor® North San Diego County Homes (Broadpoint Properties) - Real Estate Agent Score: 180694. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: March 2009. Featured Posts: 9  Escondido Whether you are a home buyer, a home seller, or even an agent, my office can help you!

13.

Karen Parsons-Fiddler Broker/Realtor (Great Western Realty Group) - Real Estate Agent Score: 184431. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 1  Mission Viejo We are a full service realty group who specialize in internet search systems. We serve all of Southern California! You can trust us to care for your needs in this unique real estate market.

FLORIDA

14.

Pat Champion (Coldwell Banker Camelot Realty) - Real Estate Agent Score: 100324 Mount Dora I am a committed and passionate Real Estate Professional who prides myself on putting my customers satisfaction above all else. For winning results call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs.

15.

Centerline Homes (Centerline Homes) - Builder-Contractor Score: 127594. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: February 2009. Featured Posts: 0  Coral Springs A Top 100 Builder, Centerline Homes is building neighborhoods throughout South and Central Florida and remains ideally positioned to provide outstanding value to our customers. www.CenterlineHomes.com

16.

Michelle Gibson Wellington Florida Real Estate (Hansen Real Estate Group Inc.) - Real Estate Agent Score: 133307. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: June 2009. Featured Posts: 5  Wellington Specializing in Wellington Florida Real Estate since 2001. Whether you are buying or selling I can assist you with all your Central Palm Beach County Real Estate needs. www.SellingCentralPalmBeach.com

INDIANA

15.

Fort Wayne Realtors Jared and Amanda Christiansen (RE/Max Home Connection Fort Wayne) - Real Estate Agent Score: 119859. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 0  Fort Wayne Focusing on our individual strengths and skills we strive to make the Fort Wayne home buying or selling process as seamless as possible! Christiansen Team WE work, YOU win!

16.

Irene Tron (FC Tucker/1st Team Real Estate in Valparaiso, Indiana) - Real Estate Agent Score: 164919. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: February 2009. Featured Posts: 2  Valparaiso When information about the real estate market in Valparaiso and the Northwest Indiana area is needed, give Irene Tron a call. She is an Associate Broker available to answer questions you may have.

MARYLAND

17.

Cheryl Ritchie, Southern Maryland Real Estate (RE/MAX 100) - Real Estate Agent Score: 109357. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: August 2009. Featured Posts: 0  Huntingtown You'll "Retrieve Golden Results with Cheryl Ritchie" on your Southern Maryland Real Estate Sales,Listings,and Referrals! The Golden Girl covers Calvert, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, & P.G.

18.

Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty) - Real Estate Agent Score: 147197. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: February 2009. Featured Posts: 2  Solomons Your Southern Maryland Real Estate Connection! Your one-stop source for real estate services covering Calvert County & St. Mary's County. Specializing in Waterfront Properties & Relocation Services.

MASSACHUSETTS

19.

Featured Real Estate Agent: Elizabeth Bolton - Cambridge MA Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker Cambridge, Massachusetts) Score: 196232. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 3  Cambridge Enthusiasm, dedication, and a passion for all things real estate. Serving buyers and sellers in Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont, Medford, Somerville, Watertown and nearby Massachusetts communities.

MICHIGAN

20.

Jason Rose (123 ConEd LLC -- Michigan real estate continuing education) - Real Estate - Other Score: 118952. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: February 2009. Featured Posts: 2  Farmington Hills 123 ConEd LLC is a leading provider of online continuing education real estate courses in Michigan. All of our courses are convenient, economical, and fully approved by the State of Michigan.

21.

Tom Boos (Sine & Monaghan GMAC Real Estate) - Real Estate Sales Person Score: 108000. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: March 2009. Featured Posts: 0 Grosse Pointe Farms Offering the very best of Residential Real Estate Services in The Grosse Pointes, Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair Counties since 1994. I'M NOT SATISFIED UNLESS YOU ARE AS WELL!

NORTH CAROLINA

22.

Claude Cross-Charlotte NC Real Estate(Homes By Cross, Inc.) - Real Estate Brokerage Score: 108234. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 5  Charlotte Charlotte Homes for Sale, Real Estate and Relocation Services. Our service areas include, Ballantyne, Matthews, Huntersville, Fort Mill, Uptown, and South Charlotte. http://www.HomesByCross.com

23.

Lee & Carol Barbour, Realtors® Licensed in NC, GA and TN (Appalachian Land Company) - Real Estate Agent Score: 111962. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 0 Murphy "Building Relationships Through Real Estate" Lee & Carol Barbour, The Mountain Living Team, are with Appalachian Land Company located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Licensed in NC, GA and TN.

NEW JERSEY

24.

Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker) - Real Estate Sales Person Score: 144295. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: February 2009. Featured Posts: 2 Hillsdale Serving the Pascack Valley Areas of |Hillsdale| Westwood| Park Ridge| Washington Township | Montvale| Emerson | River Vale | Old Tappan | New Jersey | The Northern New Jersey areas of Bergen County

OHIO

25.

Dan and Amy Schuman,e-Pro,ASP (Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland) - Real Estate Agent Score: 104775. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 1  Solon We specialize in relocation, luxury homes, and service the entire Cleveland metro area. Solon residents, Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and members of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

OKLAHOMA

26.

Lori Cain - Tulsa Realty www.LoriCain.com (Chinowth & Cohen Realtors) - Real Estate Agent Score: 108520. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: May 2009. Featured Posts: 3  Tulsa A full-service, residential Realtor with Chinowth & Cohen who offers professional & personable service -- serving buyers & sellers in the Tulsa Oklahoma area, midtown, Jenks, Owasso & Broken Arrow!

OREGON

27.

Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate (ACTIONAGENTS.NET) - Real Estate Agent Score: 111482. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: May 2009. Featured Posts: 1  Eugene Principal Broker. Graduate, REALTOR Institute, e-PRO. Twelve years experience in Lane County real estate. Specializing in North Eugene (97401, 97402, 97404, 97408), West Lane and South Lane.

PENNSYLVANIA

28.

Bonnie Vaughan, CNE (Century 21 Sherlock Homes,Inc) - Real Estate Agent Score: 120868. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: July 2009. Featured Posts: 3  Clarks Summit Driven and dedicated to my buyers and sellers in North East Pa. Partner with my sister Jayne. Two experienced agents working full time for our clients. www.callthesisters.com

TENNESSEE

29.

Leslie Helm/Real Estate For Trail Riders (Tennessee Recreational Properties) - Real Estate Agent Score: 103527. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: July 2009. Featured Posts: 5 Jamestown Trail riding realtor specializing in horse properties near Big South Fork, the Trailriding Capital of The Southeast. If you want to LIVE WHERE YOU LOVE TO RIDE, you've come to the right place!

TEXAS

30.

Jeani Thomas Richie-Broker-CRS-GRI-EXIT Hill Country Realty - Real Estate Brokerage Score: 120597 Spring Branch Texas Hill Country real estate sales/marketing, residential & land, broker & trainer, agent coaching/training, curriculum development and recruiting. TREC MCE Instructor & Leadership Facilitator.

31.

Alice Linahan (Keller Williams) - Real Estate Agent Score: 111709 Argyle You can find me where people, homes, opportunity and a bit of imagination intersect!

UTAH

32.

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin (Windermere Real Estate So., St. George, UT 435.632.9374) - Real Estate Agent Score: 133144. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 3 Saint George I am a professionally licensed REALTOR® from the sunny St. George, Utah area that assists buyers & sellers with the necessary tools and technologies to make informed decisions regarding real estate.

 

33.

Lisa Udy Realtor Utah Real Estate Specialist (Logan Utah Real Estate Immaculate Homes) - Real Estate Agent Score: 145877. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 22  Logan Logan Utah Real Estate Specialist. I have been in Real Estate for 8 years, and can't wait to share my information. Visit my website for all your Cache Valley Real Estate Needs. www.LisaUdy.com

VIRGINIA

 34.

Sharon Lee (Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance) - Virtual Assistant Score: 113145. JOINED/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 0  Evington Full service virtual assistance. I am thorough with attention to detail, organized, work hard, trustworthy & loyal to the people I work for. Give me a call if I can lighten your load

35.

Naoma Doriguzzi - New Media Director (New American Mortgage) - Loan Officer Score: 117807. JOINED AGAIN/FIRST BLOG: January 2009. Featured Posts: 0  Virginia Beach New Media Trainer And Coach! I work for the best mortgage company and always looking to create new real estate partnerships.

                                                                 ( WELCOME BACK NAOMA)

 And please stop and read their blogs. You never know you might make a new friend. Or find some of their blogs very interesting that you will learn something from them that might help you become a better real estate professional. And hopefully by me mentioning you in my Active Rain top newcomers of 2009,you will return the favor by referring me to people who are looking to "buy a house in P.G County Maryland,Charles County Maryland,St Mary's County Maryland or DC".. I also take cash,money orders or gift cards-I am joking of course.

                                       CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU WHO MADE THE LIST.

And if you missed the one I did last year here it is Active Rain top newcomers of 2008

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