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Success in the Rain

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Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

Hey everyone, I am coming to you live from RainCamp New Orleans where we are fresh off the Success Panel.  Seems like an appropriate time to talk about Success in the Rain!

The vibe of today's crowd is awesome as usual.  We have some RainCamp Groupies in attendance which always brings a smile to my face.  I heard "This ActiveRain thing really does work" a few times today.  Yes....yes it does!

If you have yet to write your own success story, I urge you to do so.  Simply go to your profile page and click "edit" located next to My Profile (edit). Scroll down until you see the spot designated for your ActiveRain Success Story.  Keep in mind this will not show on your AR profile but will be available to view on the ActiveRain Success Stories link located on our home page.  Not only are all the cool kids doing it but you'll be awarded 500 points!!!

If you would like to view more stories please visit ActiveRain Success Stories

Gary Lirette-Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Blog (Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty): Real Estate Agent in Sandpoint, ID Gary Lirette (Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty)
"One of the greatest things about Activerain is the ability of the blogs and info posted here to get to the reading eyes of consumers and fellow professionals within the real estate industry. This happens not only when logging on to Activerain Blogs, but in mainstream searches on Google. This shows the strength of the Activerain websites and channels. The ability to disseminate information to buyers and sellers is a tool I wish I had discovered long ago. Another plus is that seeing the others that have gained success and recognition through Activerain has been inspirational to me, spurring me on to research better, and write more..."

Stephanie McCarty, homes for sale in Gwinnett (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta): Real Estate Agent in Lawrenceville, GA Stephanie McCarty (RE/MAX)
"The BEST real estate resource online! What can ActiveRain do for me you ask? Join and find out. For consumers and professionals I think that this website is a gold mine of valuable information. Experienced professionals willing to share their experiences and training to benefit consumers and other professionals alike. There is literally no other site like it - as I have said before ActiveRain rocks! I continue to be very pleased with my association and I try to contribute as often as possible and thank all of the thousands of agents who have given me plenty to think about with their insightful posts over the years."

Connie Goodrich,CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas (Keller Williams Realty): Real Estate Agent in Mc Kinney, TX Connie Goodrich (Keller Williams Realty)
"I have had such wonderful experiences from referral opportunities to great networking friendships that extend from coast to coast. I love to hear the answer, ActiveRain, when I inquire from a customer where they got my name. A little research that ActiveRain provided the avenue to reach out the points of my background to my interaction on the blog. Outstanding is how I would rate my experience and paths for business that has unfolded."

 

Kristen Ueckert (Ueckert Realty LLC): Real Estate Agent in Keller, TX Kristen Ueckert (Ueckert Realty LLC)
"Received a call today from a consumer who said, "I searched online for information on Tres Vistas and your information came up..." OF course, it was my AR blog! Yah-haaaay!"

 

 

Ingrid Laine (New American Mortgage): Loan Officer in Virginia Beach, VA Ingrid Laine (New American Mortgage)
"I have just started using my ActiveRain account. I have had it for quite some time now but about 2 weeks ago I decided to begin to use it. WOW! I am really getting some calls and emails! I have already started taking applications! Thanks ActiveRain for this great forum to get our businesses noticed!"

 

Dustin McClure (Mossy Oak Properties Outdoor Realty): Real Estate Agent in Huntersville, NC Dustin McClure (Mossy Oak Properties Outdoor Realty)
"ActiveRain has been a critical part to the success of my personal team and my brokerage websites. The blog platform is incredibly easy to use and is great to not only promote yourself, but to connect and learn from other Brokers."

 

 

Let it Rain my friends....Let it Rain!

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Todd & Devona Garrigus
Garrigus Real Estate - Beaumont, CA
Broker / REALTORS®

Kerrie - I wish I was there in New Orleans! I bet Rain Camp was awesome. Someday I wish to attend myself!

Nov 05, 2010 03:49 PM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

It's good to hear it's going great, and thanks for the tip about posting my success story on my profile.  I will be doing that very shortly.  Yahoo!

Nov 05, 2010 03:57 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

True Dat Kerrie this Active Rain thing does work!  Have a safe trip home :)

Nov 05, 2010 04:09 PM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Now this is what I call dedication... on the road, doing the RainCamp Shuffle and posting success stories at the same time!  You rock!  :-)

Nov 05, 2010 04:28 PM
Roland Woodworth
Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN
Blue Cord Realty

It's always great to read the success stories here in the rain. Hope eveyone has a great time in New Orleans !

Nov 05, 2010 04:59 PM
Gail C. Harris
Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD
Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

I especially enjoy reading your blogs about "success stories".  It gives us all a boost and is great for the community and consumers.  Thanks for taking the time to post these blogs.  :0) Gail

Nov 05, 2010 05:20 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I see your photo and connect you with the first iPAD I got to experiment with at RainCamp in D.C.

Nov 05, 2010 06:58 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

RainCamp is like a tonic.....Where else can you get 100% pure Real Estate rain water.....?   Its just not the same without ActiveRain.....

Nov 06, 2010 03:39 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Kerrie, these are always great to read and to inspire others to keep with the blogging so that they too can be shown here someday.

Nov 07, 2010 01:52 AM
Dennis Neal
RE/MAX, Big Bear - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

I am really enjoying ActiveRain and learning more each day. Other members are very supportive and their is always a "Golden" lesson in sombodys post every day just waiting for you. Thanks everybody and thanks ActiveRain.

Nov 07, 2010 08:31 AM
Randy Elliott
RE/MAX Gold - Lodi, CA
REALTOR : Lodi / Stockton, CA

Kerrie, I'll soon be writing my own AR success story.  I've recently jumped into the AR Referral System to pass along a couple of referrals outside my area.  I don't think I even knew about the area in our profile to post the results.  Thanks for the tip!

Nov 07, 2010 09:13 AM
Karen Steed
Tallapoosa, Bremen, Waco, Buchanan, Temple, Carrollton - Tallapoosa, GA
Associate Broker Haralson Realty
Hope you're having fun at Rain Camp. I am slowly learning about Active Rain, and I hope to someday learn how to utilize it to the max. Thanks for being a part of what looks like a great thing.
Nov 07, 2010 10:50 AM
Jason Burkholder
Weichert, Realtors - Welcome Home - Lancaster, PA
Associate Broker, Realtor, e-Pro, CMS

Nice, I will do that now!

Nov 07, 2010 11:56 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I love ActiveRain Success Stories, especially ones that come LIVE from RainCampa! Congratulations to everyone this week.

Nov 07, 2010 12:03 PM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Kerrie,

Sounds like the camp was a barrel of fun. Rest before going back to work.

Nov 07, 2010 12:10 PM
Trumps Elite
Keller Williams Realty Acadiana - Lafayette, LA
Realtors/Career Consultant

We really did have a great day at Raincamp. Glad I went even though I'm not soak and wet with all the good tips and information we received!

Nov 07, 2010 11:04 PM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

It's always good to hear from other more experienced users about their sucess with Active Rain. Makes me find the time to use this service!

Nov 08, 2010 01:58 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I see that you changed your picture. Nice! Love to hear the successs stories in the Rain. Thanks for sharing them.

Nov 08, 2010 02:13 AM
Tom Waite
Thomas Waite Real Estate Broker - Cypress, CA
So Cal-Apartment Bldg Investments

Next time Rain Camp is close to Southern CAL...

I'll be there.

It sounds like fun and learning.

Nov 10, 2010 04:49 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

AR is great.

Nov 15, 2010 01:42 PM