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Success in the Rain

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

We flew in last night from not one but two RainCamps this week....and what amazing RainCamps they were!  I had the chance to have some indepth conversations with a few members where they attest to much of their success resulting from ActiveRain and their blogging efforts.  I LOVE hearing these stories as they seriously warm my cold heart :)

As you'll read in the highlighted stories below, success is not only attirbuted to the leads and business gained through AR but also the family and friends acquired.  This is powerful stuff!  Some have even found their wife/husband on AR...take that match.com! 

Stay warm this weekend and enjoy yourself!

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

Melissa Lee, ProPropertySearch.Com (SW Illinois Real Estate, RE/MAX Preferred): Real Estate Agent in Belleville, IL Melissa Lee (RE/MAX)
"We are super excited about the power of the Rain. We were hesitant to sign up for the membership even after reading of others successes here on Active Rain. We finally signed up and couldn't be happier with the google juice Active Rain offers and all the awesome support and friendships. We are so pleased we made the decision to become part of the 'family'."

 

Brendan Winans -- Malibu Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage): Real Estate Agent in Malibu, CA Brendan Winans (Coldwell Banker)
"Active Rain has not only proven to be a very effective marketing tool for listings and such. It has also directly contributed to my business. I received a referral via Active Rain a few months ago. The agent placed the referral, and I announced my interest in helping her. The next thing you know, I was out showing homes to one of the nicest couples I've ever had the pleasure to meet. The entire deal went incredibly smooth. Because of active rain, I've established a business relationship in Arizona, and two very wonderful people are now settled into a very wonderful home."

Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker (Long & Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA): Real Estate Agent in Bristow, VA Chris Ann Cleland (Long & Foster)
"Since joining Active Rain, and consistently blogging about the happenings in my local market, I have seen my business more than double. In 2009 (as I write this in September), I have already closed over $2 Million dollars worth of real estate transactions as a direct result of my activity on Active Rain. It's great to be a member of such a powerful network of real estate professionals!"

 

Greg Nino Houston Texas (RE/MAX West Houston Professionals): Real Estate Agent in Houston, TX Greg Nino (RE/MAX)
"ActiveRain has yielded me more than 14 referrals & many interviews including: Texas Realtor Magazine, The Washington Post, AOL Housing Watch & ABC News. I've established relationships with people all over the country. I also found my current loan officer right here in the Rain. I love the people, relationships and knowledge I've gained by being a member!"

 

Mike Bolaski (Mission Grove Realty-Lead Short Sale Negotiator): Real Estate Agent in Winchester, CA Mike Bolaski (Mission Grove Realty)
"Being a member of Active Rain has allowed me to connect with potential clients and other real estate professionals truly interested and active in today's highly volatile real estate market. I have gained valuable insight and information about the market from other professionals through the sharing of information and personal communication. Active Rain is truly a great place to exchange information, ideas and to connect with others."

Ricky Khamis - NMLS # 173141 Arizona_Mortgage (Amerifirst Financial - Scottsdale Arizona Mortgage): Loan Officer in Scottsdale, AZ Ricky Khamis (Amerifirst Financial)
"ActiveRain has literally put me on the first page of Google over and over again. I have been able to have content rich conversations with numerous industry professionals resulting in many new friendships. The ease of use, and help from the Rainmakers has helped me take my business to new levels, and in this market! In a nut shell Activerain is a big part of my business now, and an everyday work in progress."

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

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Hello Kerrie,  I wanted to stop by to say what a pleasure it was meeting you Kelly and the rest of the staff that made us all feel welcome.  I definitely need to do another RC...I plan on making it to Nashville when you guys go there.  Thanks again for all that you do.

Dec 11, 2010 05:37 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
Keep up the good work. So when is Raincamp coming to Hawaii?
Dec 11, 2010 05:56 AM
Sean Railton
Park City Realty Group - Park City, UT

I am looking forward to attending one of the events in the near future.  I have a blog that is posted and is getting a top hit on google for a no RE related topic which I hope will get me some business, looking forward to utilizing and learning more about this powerful resource!

Dec 11, 2010 05:56 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

The POWER of ActiveRain...incredible indeed and with a great staff and thousands of members writing quality content.....there is no other road ...but sucess!

Dec 11, 2010 06:19 AM
Kristi DeFazio
RE/MAX Advantage - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Rea lEstate 719-459-5468

It is great to hear so many success stories. Keep 'em coming!

Dec 11, 2010 06:36 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Wonderful success stories, thanks Kerrie.

Dec 11, 2010 08:12 AM
Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

Kerrie it was great to meet you at RainCamp. I may become one of your groupies ha . I will say and have said it before without ActiveRain I am not sure i would still bein this business. Have a great holiday. You guys did great

Dec 11, 2010 08:15 AM
John Whittinghill
Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta - Marietta, GA
Marietta, GA Real Estate Agent

Thanks for a great time @ RainCamp!  Loved hangin out with you & the team.  Got another Rainmaker to send you too...

Dec 11, 2010 08:31 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Kerrie - I love reading the stories that are added! Active Rain is such a wonderful site for all of us!

Dec 11, 2010 08:40 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Kerrie, super success stories, and thanks for all YOUR hard work in supporting those RainCamps.

Dec 11, 2010 09:18 AM
Greg Nino
RE/MAX Compass - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

Hey Kerrie,

Thanks for the mention. I hope we all get more referrals in 2011!

Dec 11, 2010 10:29 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Tammy - So good to meet you and your lovely daughter.  I like the idea about the deposit slips too :)

Lane - You too...I'm glad to hear you enjoyed RC...I always do :)

Joni - You too, you're so cute!

Jeff - You never know ;)

Christine - Hope the boys don't forget to feed the puppy while you're away! :)

Steve - YOU are unbelievable! We missed you in Houston!

Bob - In a perfect world....

Marilyn - You are soooo sweet! 

Caroline - Stay tuned :)

Jen - You've already started implementing.....music to my ears!

Richard - Excellent....we try to make everyone happy.  So nice to have met you as well!

Christopher and Stephanie - Right back atcha!

Patricia - You gave me goosebumps...thank you for your kind words and you are just a peach!

Tom - You too!  Relax??!?...what's that? :)

Patsy - The motley crew!  lol

Ed - I found 2 coins face up this trip and thought of you!

Erica - You're telling me!

Nick - Thank you for doing what YOU do!!!

Georgina - I keep telling them!

Charlie - You're too cool....and a fellow NY'er!  Don't ever change!

John - Still pondering this "John Mayer" stuff ;)

Greg - You rock....period.

Dec 11, 2010 11:29 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Kerrie, The RainCamps continue to make a difference in the members lives and it serves as testimony of how vital AR is in it's concerns for the success of it's members. I doubt there has ever been a company that provides this education across the country. And for those members that opted not to attend because of their own budget constraints, I know of no one that has ever been denied even if they couldn't afford it. Tell me any other company that can make that claim. Certainly not one that I know of.  Bravo ActiveRain!. You walk the walk !

Dec 11, 2010 04:01 PM
Karen Steed
Tallapoosa, Bremen, Waco, Buchanan, Temple, Carrollton - Tallapoosa, GA
Associate Broker Haralson Realty

Kerrie- 

It was so nice to meet you in Atlanta, and talk with you at lunch.  I'm glad you got out of GA before this cold front started coming through.  Overnight lows on Sunday night could reach the low teens.  BRRRRRRR.  I'm freezing just thinking about it...

I had a great time at Rain Camp, and I know 2011 will be a great year since I will implement some of the things I learned. 

Thanks for a great event.

Dec 11, 2010 05:01 PM
Robert Courtney
Lihue, HI
Century 21 All Islands, RA, CDPE, MCRE, CIAS

Kerrie - I am with Georgina!  When will it Rain in Hawaii?  Great stories and sounds like a great networking and learning experience.  

Dec 11, 2010 10:14 PM
Dennis Neal
RE/MAX, Big Bear - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Great Stuff. ActiveRain is Priceless!

Dec 12, 2010 04:45 PM
Coleen DeGroff
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors - Gainesville, FL
Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL

Hi Kerrie - I LOVE these posts of yours. Always so inspiring to hear about everyone's success in the Rain. Thanks for all you do! :)

Dec 13, 2010 01:46 AM
Margaret C. Taylor
Century 21 New Millennium MD - Mechanicsville, MD
St Marys/Calvert/Charles MD Real Estate Agent

Kerrie thanks for sharing.  its stories like these that keep me encouraged to continue blogging and one day have my own success stories.  Margaret C.

Dec 13, 2010 03:46 PM
Stephanie Stringer
First Choice Loan Services NMLS#210764 - San Antonio, TX
Mortgage Loan Originator

Kerrie-  Really good success stories this week.   Nino is getting lots of recognition with getting his name out.   This is awesome.

Dec 16, 2010 01:47 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

I really do want to attend a Rain Camp.  I know I am ready for this and my two team members keep asking me, "When is a Rain Camp coming up and can we go too?"

 

 

 

 

Jan 08, 2011 12:06 AM