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The Real Estate Industry - It's not Just a Job, It's an Adventure!

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Education & Training with Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp Non-Licensed

I'm excited to announce that I am taking on a new role and change in the Real Estate Industry!  

Over the past few years in my role as Community Manager for ActiveRain, I've learned so much and grown in so many ways.  During this time my role has included helping many thousands of people and that work has been immensely rewarding and exciting.  However, I am now moving to a new place with my career. 

To all my friends at ActiveRain, a big "Thank You" for all your love, support and friendships over the past few years.  I also want to thank the staff and my good friends here inside ActiveRain for all their hard work, and for the passion that they sweat into this network each and everyday.  It's been a wonderful learning experience.  Getting to witness the growth and changes on AR has been an honor and privilege.

I feel blessed to have so many great friends and such a truly authentic extended family here. 

I look forward to telling you all about this new challenge that I have accepted in the days ahead.  I'd spill the beans right now, but I have to head out the door... I'm running off to get married in a couple weeks. Then ActiveBrad's spending his honeymoon in some untold locations.  I am not leaving the AR network or all of my friends and family here, I'm just merging onto a different road up ahead and creating a new and exciting path.

So wish me luck, I'm looking forward to YOUR future as I plan to still be part of it.  :-)

The rest of the scoop coming soon ...to be continued

No matter the path you travel, make a difference in the world and enjoy the Journey...

Comments (180)

Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

Congratulations on renewing the vows and on the big news we all want to hear more about.

Sep 26, 2010 04:49 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Brad, I'm so happy for you as you move forward with your life to the next great adventure.  I hope you'll keep us updated about your music... well, your world.  Thank you for being a friend and resource for so many of us.  You're the BEST!

Sep 26, 2010 07:22 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Brad, am catching up on my favorite people here in the rain and am just reading this exciting post...  First of all, congratulations!!!  All the best to you & Debra...  We're all on pins and  needles to hear the rest of the story!! 

Sep 26, 2010 09:01 AM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Best of luck always, Brad. 

Sep 26, 2010 03:40 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Thanks again everyone.

@Debe - I have received over 46,930 comments in the past couple years and I'd have to put yours up there at the top as one of the nicest and most thoughtful I have ever received.  Not that every comment doesn't mean the world to me, but yours was just very very sweet.  Thank you so much for acknowledging my efforts here and don't worry, I will still be around, just not in the same capacity that you were used to. 

I am leaving on Tuesday to wrap up all the details, then the word will most likely slip out.  I can't wait to get started and share with everyone what I'll be doing. It's going to be fun, exciting, and some really good times ahead!!

Hang in there for the BIG announcementok, just a few more days.....    :-)  Thanks again Debe, you're one of the bestest!

Sep 26, 2010 06:04 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Ahh...

I heart you Brad!  ;-)

Can't WAIT to hear about your new endeavor!

And no, YOU are the bestest!!

Sep 26, 2010 08:02 PM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Very best wishes!    Look forward to hearing the latest, and also the hidden honeymoon location (after the fact!).    You have been absolutely instrumental in my sortie into this essential world, and I look forward to hearing about the future plan.

Sep 27, 2010 09:33 AM
Cathy Tishhouse
RE/MAX Showcase Homes - Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak Real Estate

What a surprise.  I am not on ActiveRain as much as I used to be but noticed the change in picture and glad I caught this post.  You will be missed on staff I am sure - but apparently contributing in a new way - can't wait to hear.  You have made a big difference in my internet life with you generosity!!  Good luck with your wedding and what is next. . .

Sep 28, 2010 06:37 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

......just a few more days and, well.... lets just say, I can hardly contain myself!!  :-)))

Sep 28, 2010 03:39 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

WooHoo!  Can't wait!  Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm!

Sep 28, 2010 03:45 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Brad- Oh my gosh! I am so glad I read through the comments until I saw Missy's. I was just speaking to you a couple of weeks ago and you saying you are getting married took me by surprise since I knew you are already married to a wonderful spectacular woman who you are very much in love with. Thanks for clarifying! Thank you for sharing on AR and being my friend. We go way back to the title company days and finding your brother, remember? Thanks for all you have done and I know your new life is going to be SO awesome! Katerina

Sep 28, 2010 06:30 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Still waiting... :)

Sep 30, 2010 06:10 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

 

 

                                                         ...maybe tomorrow???   :-)

Sep 30, 2010 07:34 AM
Howard Goff
Keller Williams Realty - Vancouver, WA

Hi Brad,

You probably don't remember, we met at one of the very first RainCamps in Portland (before you cut off your pony tail). And at one of the RainCamp which was held in Bellingham more recently. We have also emailed back and forth a few times over the past two few years but I know there are 10's of thousands of us that you have touched.

So, your leaving to? Sounds like it is a happy occasion and I wish you the best.

You expressed your thanks for the AR community and I want you to know that your contribution was also greatly appreciated as well. I have subscribed to your blog for a long time and find your insight valuable and have enjoyed our limited encounters. I will keep watching to see where you are headding.

Best of luck.

Regards,
Howard Goff
Vancouver, WA

Oct 01, 2010 05:31 AM
Ty Lacroix
Envelope Real Estate Brokerage Inc - London, ON

Brad , all the best and a new adventure is exciting!

Ty

Oct 01, 2010 11:19 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Hey Howard - of course I remember you. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.  My new role in the industry under the Zillow family umbrella will be similar to what you and many others are used to me doing here on AR.  I will still be me, and you will still be you. It's the people that make up a company and culture.  Looking forward to continuing right where I left off, I'm hoping to also bring even more value to my friends and industry members all acorss the plains with some new and exciting tools, technologies, and services.  :-)

Oct 02, 2010 07:16 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876


OK - Here it is:

Going From "A" to "Z"

Oct 02, 2010 07:29 AM
David Okada
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Service-Beyond Your Expectations

Congratulations on your new career and marriage. Both are wonderful journeys in life.

Oct 05, 2010 08:52 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

David - thank you, and I agree, these are the greatest and most wonderful journeys of a lifetime!!  :-)

Oct 05, 2010 09:01 AM
William Collins
ERA Queen City Realty - Scotch Plains, NJ
Property and Asset Management

Brad, thanks so much for being there. The best of luck in your new endeavor.

 

Oct 06, 2010 07:00 AM