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Success in the Rain

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Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

Is everyone still stuffed from Thanksgiving?!?  Maybe having some leftovers tonight?  I hope you all had a great holiday and took time to reflect on that which we are thankful for.

Success is brewing in the 'Rain and it won't stop!  The crew will be travelling to Philly for RainCamp and I can't be more excited to meet more of the AR family.  I'm having RainCamp withdrawls! 

Check out the superstars below and I hope you all have a wonderful week!

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

Iran Watson Marietta Real Estate Agent and Photog (Georgia Elite Realty): Real Estate Agent in Marietta, GA Iran Watson (Georgia Elite Realty)
"ActiveRain has played a critical part in growing my online presence in my local market. Since joining ActiveRain in 2007, I have seen a rapidly expanding group of real estate professionals help grow this site to one of the most effective real estate portals on the net. ActiveRain has been instrumental in both providing me a platform to share my unique talents and insights with my target audience as well as account for the majority of my SEO. Bottom line, of all the online real estate tools and sites I use to communicate my message, ActiveRain is far and away the best!"

Sheila Newton Team ~ Anderson &  Greenville SC Real Estate & Foreclosures (RE/MAX Realty Professionals): Real Estate Agent in Anderson, SC Sheila Newton Team (RE/MAX)
"I have been on ActiveRain for several years now and love it.. I have learned what blogging is and it is my "go to" site to ask other agents' opinions on things before I spend money on anything Real Estate... And you MUST go to Raincamp!!! It is a great experience and you learn a ton!!"

 

Marjorie Taylor, CRS - Homes in St. Augustine (Homes in St. Augustine - Watson Realty Corp.): Real Estate Agent in Saint Augustine, FL Marjorie Taylor (Watson Realty Corp)
"One weekend last Spring (2009) I was introduced to my first short sale opportunity. I had not any training so I was not sure where to begin, what docs the seller needed to gather, I was basically clueless. I searched the words Short Sale in the Active Rain search bar and VOILA, there were a plethora of information to help me get started..."

 

Valerie  Spicer, Broker, Horse Farm Specialist (Upland Realty, LLC): Real Estate Agent in Oxford, MI Valerie Spicer (Upland Realty)
"Active Rain has helped me connect with great, successful real estate professionals. These connections have inspired me to be more creative, innovative and productive with new ideas, therefore increasing sales and having a larger client base."

 

 

Jeremy De La Garza (Corpus Christi Realty Group): Real Estate Agent in Corpus Christi, TX Jeremy De La Garza (Corpus Christi Realty Group)
"I have received several referrals form Active Rain, and believe it is truly a benefit to Realtors to gain knowledge and experience from others who have already been through what we are about to go through."

 

 

Bandele Oguntomilade (Bogun Realty and Luxury Homes): Real Estate Agent in Woodland Hills, CA Bandele Oguntomilade (Bogun Realty)
"I'd like to thank my colleagues in our Active Rain community for their insightful tips and useful suggestions. I had never door- knocked before I read 2 compelling stories on Active Rain about 2 agents who achieved much success and had fun at it using specific scripts and tactics. I incorporated these scripts and tactics in my marketing plan and I am also enjoying similar success with my farm. Thank you for always willing to share strategies that work!"

 

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

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

Success stories are always an encouragement to browse through and remember.

Nov 28, 2010 12:07 AM
Steve, Joel & Steve A. Chain
Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA

Kerrie,

I'm Thankful the Rain keeps coming.

All the best,

Steve

Nov 28, 2010 12:31 AM
Amy Prumo
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. - Marathon, FL

wow how great

Nov 28, 2010 02:49 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Getting wet is your best bet......Rain rules......

Nov 28, 2010 02:56 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Great to read other success stories!  See you in Philly!

Nov 28, 2010 03:19 AM
Kathy Opatka
RE/MAX CROSSROADS - Ocean City, MD
Serving Ocean City, MD, & The Delaware Beaches

Kerrie,

See you in Philly! I can't wait! My "Learning Antenna" are on high-alert!  See you Tuesday!

Nov 28, 2010 03:20 AM
George P. Cruz Sr.
Premier Brokers International - Port St Lucie, FL
PSL FL CDPE, TRC, CIPS

Thanks for sharing your success story enjoy them and great ideas..

Nov 28, 2010 03:26 AM
Mari Montgomery
Mari Realty - Huntsville, TX
Mari Realty

Hi Kerrie,

Thanksgiving was fabulous.  In fact, we enjoyed it so much, we had another Thanksgiving Dinner last night with Chicken and dressing (laced with cranberries reconstituted in chicken broth and butter), green beans and rolls with roasted garlic.  The house smelled AMAZING.  I took some fresh rosemary form my herb garden and it perfumed the whole house while it was cooking. 

The aromas of Thanksgiving are one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving

Please drop by my blog if you get a chance.  There are pics and poems and new openings in Huntsville!

Mari

in Conroe/Huntsville/Lake Livingston TX

Nov 28, 2010 03:35 AM
Leah Henderson
Asset Realty, Inc - Columbia, SC
Hi Kerrie, thanks for the insight into Activerain, Leah.
Nov 28, 2010 04:20 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Great stories, as usual. Thanks.

Nov 28, 2010 05:25 AM
Dennis Neal
RE/MAX, Big Bear - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Hi Kerrie,

It is inspiring to hear these success stories. Thanks!

Nov 28, 2010 06:21 AM
Iran Watson
Georgia Elite Realty - Marietta, GA
Marietta Real Estate Agent - Photographer

Yes, every word of my success story is true.  One of my biggest regrets is that I haven't remained consistent throughout the years.  I look at those who have and see where they are with their busniess and it only proves that blogging unique value content to your audience via ActiveRain is time well spent.

Nov 28, 2010 06:43 AM
Deb Harshman
Long and Foster - Christie's International Real Estate & Owner of Staged Home Decor - Potomac, MD
REALTOR & ASPMaster Stager, The Selling Advantage

Going there now Kerrie. Thank you for reinforcing the work I am doing today with ActiveRain!

Deb

Nov 28, 2010 09:29 AM
Todd & Devona Garrigus
Garrigus Real Estate - Beaumont, CA
Broker / REALTORS®

Kerrie - Wow, what a week full of turkey and stuffin'! And I am so stuffed! Hope your holiday week was full of laughter and love.

Nov 28, 2010 10:35 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Thanks for sharing these success stories about AR members...

Nov 28, 2010 10:42 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Bill - That is so cool!  Thanks for spreading the word about ActiveRain!

Katherine - I'll know more about Platinum seats on the day of....make sure you come and say Hi and I'll see what I can do.  You should come to the pre-party tomorrow night if you're available!

Irene - I can't wait and love your festive pic!

Mari - Um....yes!  You're making my mouth water!

Erica - Sounds good!!

Nov 28, 2010 10:45 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Everytime I start to wonder if this site is worth it...I find your blog about successes and remember iy is

Nov 28, 2010 11:04 AM
Simon Mills
Mills Realty - Toluca Lake, CA

It is great to read the success that others have had in the Rain.  I am looking forward to the next Raincamp in So Cal.

Nov 28, 2010 03:20 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Always inspirational!  Thanks Kerrie!

Nov 30, 2010 03:52 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

Your posts and the people who help make AR a great place are very inspiring.  Thanks so much, Kerrie.  :) Gail

Dec 02, 2010 09:35 PM