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Success in the Rain

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

Hello my ActiveRain Angels!!!  I can't believe it's already Friday...this week has flown by.  We're jamming out to oldies here at Headquarters today after having a wonderful organic lunch where we discussed our latest Book Club Selection, Tribes by Seth Godin.

I wish everyone a fabulous weekend and be sure to check out the highlighted member's stories below.

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

Yanira Guzman (Better Homes Realty): Real Estate Agent in Clifton, NJ Yanira Guzman (Better Homes Realty)
"Active Rain is like going to school and learning something new every single day!!! Great tool for interacting with other members."

 

 

Ann Sabbagh, Sr. Loan Officer (Seacoast Mortgage Corporation, RI, MA, CT & FL): Loan Officer in Pawtucket, RI Ann Sabbagh (Seacoast Mortgage)
"So many success stories! Learning about different marketing strategies and finding others in this industry who have a similar passion for the business: now that's a success story! A consumer was frustrated with the loan process at their local bank. They came onto Active Rain to find a company who could succesfully accomplish a FHA streamline refinance. They located my Active Rain page and contacted me via Active Rain!"

James Wirth: Loan Officer in Mill Creek, WA James Wirth
"When I was searching for a new home for my blog I was referred by a number of my associates to ActiveRain. Little did I know that I had found THE premiere blog site for the Real Estate community. Consumers trust ActiveRain to provide bonafide information from established professionals, and it works! I attribute a number of transactions to ActiveRain, both for initiating the contact and establishing myself as an industry leader. ActiveRain is amazing!"

Anita Clark Realtor® - Warner Robins, GA - www.anitaclarkrealtor.com 478.960.8055 (ColdwellBanker SSK Realtors): Real Estate Agent in Warner Robins, GA Anita Clark (Coldwell Banker)
"I've only been on ActiveRain a short time but have already benefited by networking with more seasoned agents and learning from their vast experience. The information I've received has drastically improved my SEO results and allowed me to quickly and efficiently get my brand to the consumer. Thanks ActiveRain!"

 

Karen Feltman, Relocation Specialist (Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA Skogman Realty): Real Estate Agent in Cedar Rapids, IA Karen Feltman (Skogman Realty)
"I just started bloggin on Active Rain in June and I can already feel that I am more knowledgeable about what is going on in the marketplace. There is so much information about loans and inspections and staging! There is so much information every day and there are never enough hours to take it all in. I can already track one client to my blogging from a Google search and I hope that it is only the beginning of my Active Rain Success Story! AR Rocks!"

Kathryn Maguire (Rose and Womble Realty Co.) (Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, VA): Real Estate Agent in Chesapeake, VA Kathryn Maguire (Rose and Womble Realty)
"I got a call from a person who was looking for a rental in the area. They were a military family (I am a proud Navy Wife) and the finders fee was substantial. When I asked them how they found me, they said they just did a search for agents in my brokerages and my name came up. There are over 600 agents in my brokerage and the only thing I can think of that helped raise me above the crowd is my blogging efforts here on Active Rain. And I have only been blogging actively for about 12 weeks!"


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

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Kerrie... the list of AR success stories seems to be never ending!  Thanks for reminding us of that!

Nov 12, 2010 03:25 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Kerrie - It is amazing how many great success stories there are in the Rain!!!

Nov 12, 2010 04:34 PM
Ryan Case
SCA Real Estate - Anaheim, CA
877-828-0710

This week absolutely flew by, 1 blog post on a Friday is a first for me!

Nov 12, 2010 04:53 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

What do you think of the Tribes book and what do you mean by Book Club selection? Who is the book club? That would be a good group on AR to discuss business books for the Kindle!

Nov 12, 2010 11:09 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

You have started your own tradition with Friday Success Stories in the Rain. Nice--thanks for sharing.

Nov 13, 2010 02:02 AM
Jerry Gray
Wilkinson ERA Real Estate - Winston-Salem, NC
Serving the Triad Since 1980

Great success stories. It is good to hear.

 

Jerry Gray CRB,CRS,GRI,SFR / Allen Tate Realtors / Winston Salem, NC / 336-918-2433

Nov 13, 2010 02:06 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kerrie, Your Friday success stories are a great way to introduce new members. Adore your new photo!
Margaret

Nov 13, 2010 03:34 AM
Annie Holdreith
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International/Manhasset, New York - Manhasset, NY

Hey Kerrie

Just posted my first concrete success story...buyers found me here and i just had fully executed contracts on a fabulous house they are buying.  I have only been on Active Rain for a year, and attended Rain Camp in January this year in NYC...made it my goal to blog and get a concrete sale from it in 2010...and now i have!  Love the Rain Love the Rain!

Nov 13, 2010 04:11 AM
Michael Emerson
Keller Williams Realty - San Juan Capistrano, CA

My minor successes are adding up, but I'm waiting for the big success story to write. I can see the little steps will add up to a giant leap.

Nov 13, 2010 04:33 AM
Stephen P. Panczak, Ph.D.
Keller Williams Coastal Partners - Palm Beach, FL
Real Estate Agent & Business Coach, (561) 254-8098

Kerri - thanks for the inspirational success stories, many thanks to Active Rain.

Nov 13, 2010 04:49 AM
Simon Mills
Mills Realty - Toluca Lake, CA

Thanks for point tip.  It is always encouraging to read that many others are having such great success.

Nov 13, 2010 06:28 AM
Dennis Neal
RE/MAX, Big Bear - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

I love Seth Godin's. He always give you alot to think about.

Nov 13, 2010 06:31 AM
Tom Waite
Thomas Waite Real Estate Broker - Cypress, CA
So Cal-Apartment Bldg Investments

I love the Rain!

Rain is good....it makes the plants and my business grow.

I enjoy reading AR every day.

Nov 13, 2010 07:00 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Kerrie, After reading this series every week, I rush to each of the people's posts featured. What a fine example of what I think AR is all about...

Nov 13, 2010 07:36 AM
Nicole Fleming
FC Tucker Emge - Henderson, KY

It's so great reading some of the success stories.  I love AR and have enjoyed it so much since I found it by accident.  Hoping to have a good success story soon.

Nov 13, 2010 08:46 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kerrie..This is what ActiveRain is all about! This and learning!

Hope to see more agents at RainCamp in Philadelphia on November 30th 2010

HelpfulHannah

Nov 13, 2010 10:27 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Keep us posted as to all the good stuff.....it just ain't the same without ActiveRain

Nov 13, 2010 01:55 PM
Eric Kodner
Wayzata Lakes Realty: Eric Kodner Sells Twin Cities Homes - Minnetonka, MN
Wayzata Lakes Realty: Twin Cities, Madeline Island

Kerrie, it was delightful chatting with you in New Orleans!  Stay in touch..

Nov 13, 2010 04:12 PM
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Thanks for the mention Kerrie!  I do feel that ActiveRain has become a part of my daily routine and I do not feel like my day is complete if I do not log on and see what everyone is up to.

Nov 14, 2010 07:54 AM
Todd & Devona Garrigus
Garrigus Real Estate - Beaumont, CA
Broker / REALTORS®

Kerrie - I missed this last Friday! Congrats to everyone featured and I agree with, Yanira, I learn something everyday here on A.R.!

Nov 16, 2010 07:24 PM