THANKS ACTIVE RAIN - A CELEBRATION

COME JOIN ME IN A CELEBRATION - My Active Rain post number 500

  • Who keeps me company while I work on a web page?  Active Rain.
  • Who keeps me at my phone doing my job?  Active Rain. 
  • Who gives me an outlet for my competitive spirit?  Active Rain.
  • Who provides me with a safe and profitable addiction?  Active Rain.

500 Active Rain Posts.

  • Where do I rant when the government gets stupid?  Active Rain.
  • Who makes me laugh when I read a funny post?  Active Rain.
  • Who brings Google to my web sites?  Active Rain.
  • Who provides needed work for my Virtual Assistant?  Active Rain.

246,847 Active Rain Points.

  • Who makes me appreciate my market area?  Active Rain.
  • Who encourages me to stay up to date on Copyright?  Active Rain.
  • Who keeps me interested in the real estate market across the country?  Active Rain.
  • Where can I read an incredibly funny post by the incredibly funny Carnac?  Active Rain.

17665 Profile Views.

  • Where can I see some of the most beautiful photographs on the Internet?  Active Rain.
  • Where can I post a need for a referral agent and find a good agent in 15 minutes?  Active Rain.
  • Where else can we make fun of ourselves with so much company?  Active Rain.
  • Where can we get real estate tips on any subject?  Active Rain.

95 Localisms Tagged with Maryland.

  • Where can we advertise our services for the lowest fee in the industry?  Active Rain.
  • Where can I complain about a bad experience and get a friendly virtual hug?  Active Rain.
  • Who provides us with valuable and free links for our web sites?  Active Rain.
  • Where do we learn about real estate laws in other states?  Active Rain.

139 Localisms Tagged with Virginia

  • Who gives members a national voice in real estate matters?  Active Rain.
  • Who provides member links to other real estate communities?  Active Rain.
  • Who gives us a national presence with one web site link and no maintenance?  Active Rain.
  • Who gives new bloggers a platform to learn and grow their business?  Active Rain.

107 Localism Tagged with "Real Estate"

  • Where do we learn Internet communication with as much friendliness and expertise?  Active Rain.
  • Where can we read valuable SEO information for real estate web sites?  Active Rain.
  • Where do we meet competent agents and brokers to help buyer and seller referrals?  Active Rain.
  • Where do we share exciting market opportunities for our friends?  Active Rain.

35 Localism Tagged with "Homes For Sale"

What is often the first Internet site we view in the a.m. and the last one we view in the p.m?

YOU GUESSED RIGHT.  ACTIVE RAIN. 

Active Rain

 
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60 Comments on THANKS ACTIVE RAIN - A CELEBRATION

Lenn, congratulations on 500 posts!  That's a lot of blogging -- I'm working on it, but by the time I reach 500 you may be closing in on 900.

Your points are excellent -- Active Rain fills all these needs and more.  What would we do without it?

09/13/2007 07:54 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Lenn,

Congratulations! You forgot one---Where can we read blogs by the most likeable title guy on the planet---Fran Gaspari--------Active rain. Thanks,   Fran

09/13/2007 07:55 PM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)


Congrats on the 500th post. I have definately enjoyed them. And who else would keep all the active rainers on the straight and narrow when it comes to copy rights and pictures. Yea Lenn!!

09/13/2007 07:56 PM by Melissa Kruse (Gryphon )


 You blogaholic you!  Congratulations hitting the 500 mark!!!!!  Wow. And to think they are all real stuff....creative stuff...your stuff...your maps...your words...your pictures....your reports....your stories...yours ....all yours!

WoooooooHoooooooo to Lenn baby!

09/13/2007 07:59 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


Mariana.  Glad you got a chuckle.

Brian.  Thanks. I don't know what I'd do without it.  I guess I'd just have to spend time on other platforms, but none work as easily or are as friendly as Active Rain.

Fran.  Right you are. 

Melissa.  Thanks for visiting.  Thanks for reading and thanks for commenting. 

09/13/2007 08:06 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Sally.  Blogahalic is right on the mark.  Love it.

Chuck.  Thanks.  It was a blast all the way.

 

09/13/2007 08:10 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


What a class Act!!!  Congrats Lenn... What celebration...no one else on Active Rain can boast these stats!!!!  You are truly one to catch!!

09/13/2007 08:15 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


Bill.  Thanks very much.  I appreciate it. 

Bob. Thanks for commenting.  I suspect that there are a few with equally as productive stats, this just happens to be a particularly interesting number that got my attention today.

 

 

09/13/2007 08:22 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Lenn, congratulations on reaching 500. That's a whole lot of writing. Keep it up and work towards 1,000.

09/13/2007 08:23 PM by Leon Austin, Colorado Notary Signing Agent (Austin Mobile Notary Services)


Lenn: Boomer & I extend our heartiest congratulations on your milestones! You've long been a must read for me!

Jay 

09/13/2007 08:29 PM by Jay Merton & Medford Ambrose, the Codgers (Retired Handymen)


Hi Lenn - HOLY COW!!!! FIVE HUNDRED POSTS!!?!?!? That is A LOT of writing!

Way to go! I LOVE your posts, and look forward to many more, that's for sure!!

                             CONGRATS LENN!!!

09/13/2007 08:43 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)


Way to go Lenn you keep it up and we are looking forward to reading the next 500 posta.

09/13/2007 08:45 PM by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)


That is a lot of posting Lenn.  I have a feeling you will double that in no time.

09/13/2007 08:47 PM by Steve Scheer - Denver Real Estate - Highlands Ranch Real Estate (RE/MAX Masters, Inc.)


Lenn,
Congratulations on post number 500.  Thanks for giving us something to strive for!

09/13/2007 08:57 PM by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)


What a fun post Lenn..Congratulations!

Who do we look forward to reading every day?...Lenn Harley

09/13/2007 09:48 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


CONGRATULATIONS LENN!!!  500???  WOW!  .....keep them coming!

09/13/2007 10:15 PM by Rick & Ines - Miami Shores Real Estate (Majestic Properties)


 Lenn... Now this is something I'll drink to.. Congratulations.. 500 posts is a true feat of endurance... I can't tell you how much I appreciate it that you are willing to share your insights with all of us..

09/14/2007 12:51 AM by Manhattan Beach CA/ e-PRO..... Kaye Thomas... (Real Estate West)


My Gawd Lenn '500' Posts, Geez are you writing all day every day?  Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

09/14/2007 02:30 AM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Prudential California Realty)


500 posts is simply amazing.  Congratulations Lenn, and thank you for the last 100 or so of which I've read.  You've enlightened me, entertained me, and informed me.

09/14/2007 03:49 AM by Kris Wales-A partner for your real estate needs in Macomb County MI (RE/MAX Advantage 1, Inc.)


Colleen.  Thanks and thanks for the work you do for all of us.

Leon.  Right now, I'm thinking about 600.

Missy.  That's cute.  Yep, I'm chained.  I'm chained to my computer anyway.  What better way to enjoy it??

Jay and Boomer.  Thanks very much.  Right back atcha.

Suzanne.  I was surprised myself when I looked and saw 499 posts.

Ann.  That what I said.  Holy Cow!

09/14/2007 06:46 AM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Jay.  Thanks.  I look forward to writing them.  I figure it will take about a year.

Steve.  Thanks.  I look forward to writing them.

David and Kristin.  About a year.  About a year.

Paula.  Thanks.  It's great fun.

Maureen.  Thanks.  It's part of my job and I love it.

Joan.  I look forward to writing them.

Rick and Ines.  That's my plan.

Kris.  Thanks for stopping by and commenting.  It's the comments that make the system work.

 

 

 

Kaye.  Thanks very much.  I get a lot more than I give.

Laurie.  You'd be surprised how little time it takes.  Just write it and it will come. 

 

 

 

09/14/2007 06:55 AM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Congratulations, Lenn.  It never ceases to amaze me that you crunch numbers so well, give helpful insight into SEO or clarify how the search engines "read" our content, and remain disengaged from the trivia!  I love the attitude!  All of it!

09/14/2007 07:07 AM by Bonnie Erickson (The Realty Matrix)


Congratulations Lenn,

What a super achievment.  I've enjoyed your posts ever since I joined AR - I can tell you put your heart and soul into every one of them.   WELL DONE!!!

09/14/2007 07:15 AM by Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc)


Lenn,

I am tired just reading what you have accomplished... :0)

Congrats!!!

Tom Weiss

09/14/2007 09:11 AM by Thomas Weiss (Thomas R. Weiss)


WOW!  Congratulations.  I have seen many of your posts, but I just subscribed after reading your comments on dealing with plagiarism on Jim Crawford's post.  You are a woman of steel. I can't wait to learn more from you!

09/14/2007 10:59 AM by Ginger Wilcox, Marin County Realtor (Pacific Union, Marin Real Estate)


Ginger.  Thanks and thanks and thanks.  I love subscriptions.  I write a lot of "hard core" real estate stuff, so a lot of my stuff doesn't get featured.  But, subscriptions are wonderful. 

 

09/14/2007 11:46 AM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


All of this is SOOOOOOOOO true...morning and night who keep us company ACTIVE RAIN....ACTIVE RAIN ROCKS and so does LENN!!!!  Congrats Lenn on 500!

09/14/2007 11:51 AM by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)


Wow, Lenn... 500 posts?!#$*(&$%

I have posted 37 blog posts, and have nearly 20K points... and that has kept me busy... you are a hero to me... 

09/14/2007 01:00 PM by Rhode Island Real Estate -- Focus Professionals, Inc.


Bonnie.  Thanks for commenting.  I appreciate it.  This is fun. 

Debbie.  Thanks.  Now, I have a new map thief to teach a lesson. 

Tom.  Get busy.  

Mary.  Thanks.  It means a lot coming from old Internet friends.

Paul.  Keeeeeeeeep going.   

Jeff.  It's wonderful.  Love it.

 

09/14/2007 01:53 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Lenn,

Thanks for joining and no...you are not an old cantankerous lady....you are young at heart always!

09/14/2007 06:12 PM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)


Lenn,

You have accomplished much on ActiveRain.  You are a valued voice here.  Congratulations!

Maureen 

 

09/14/2007 06:53 PM by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty)


Neal.  Thanks.  Now I just have to remember to go there.

Maureen.  It's all your fault, you know. Thanks.

09/14/2007 07:21 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Girl, you have rocked the local algorithms! How can this not be a feature ...500 is quite a hurdle and more importantly your post translate what a professional and educated woman you are. I enjoy your post and look forward to many, many more !

 

09/14/2007 07:29 PM by Michele Connors, Broker in Charge (Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City)


Where do you go to remind Joey what an amateur he is? ;)

Congratulations, Lenn.  Keep up the great work.

09/14/2007 10:47 PM by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)


Michele:  Thanks for commenting.  Interesting question.  Most of these types of posts WILL get featured.  Announcing 20,000 pts can get featured if you talked about how it feels.  Announcing 100 posts can get featured if you talk about how it feels.  However, since I included some "hard core" real estate results, Localism techniques, etc., it didn't.  Pity.  It could have helped a lot of folks who don't subscribe to my blog.  But, I'm glad you dropped by and found my post of celebration worthy of being featured.  As of this morning, it's been featured by about 40 great members of ActiveRain.

Joey.  Thanks.  I surely plan to. 

09/15/2007 05:20 AM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Lenn,

Now this is what makes the system work :) :)  Congratulations...you do work hard.........and I too love your posts.

09/15/2007 10:25 AM by Kathy McGraw ~ Calif Broker (CELLing Realty)


Isn't it the truth?!

I never have a lonely moment, a bad experience, a professional quandary, or a question without answer, or even an unrealized need for a hug - that isn't provided to me unselfishly by the beautiful peope of active rain. I've had phone calls, received surprise gifts in the mail, and enjoyed several referral relationships in this short time I've been here. I've learned more about my profession here than from any other resource.

You are right on the money that this is my first and last stop each day. Thanks for inspiring me Lenn!! 

09/15/2007 12:13 PM by Portland Oregon Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Bukaty * (RE/MAX equity group, inc.)


Congrats. You got there pretty quickly. I love your blogs & comments. Thanks for being here!

09/15/2007 03:35 PM by Cape Coral Real Estate Broker | Susan Milner | Florida-Future-Realty.com (Florida Future Realty, Inc.)


Kathy.  Thanks for commenting.  It's the comments and the friends that read our blogs that make this dang thing work.

Jennifer.  Absolutely.  I agree.  First thing in the a.m., last thing in the p.m. and first thing when I come in from being out. 

09/15/2007 03:36 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Susan.  Quickly??  Crimony.  It's taken since last August.  Thanks from commenting.  There is a certain synergy when you get the posts/comments/ benefit.  I appreciate the comments very much.

09/15/2007 03:38 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Here's comment #50 on post #500. Congrats on this milestone, Lenn. Besides the obvious effect on your business, your contributions in the Rain have also had an immeasurable impact on so many others. Thank you for that!

09/15/2007 04:48 PM by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Ok Lenn. Well I guess I was trying to compare. I've been here since about the same timeframe & I've only written 148 blogs.

09/15/2007 05:19 PM by Cape Coral Real Estate Broker | Susan Milner | Florida-Future-Realty.com (Florida Future Realty, Inc.)


John.  How sweet, and much appreciated. 

Susan.  Could it be that you have a job selling real estate and my job is bringing in business?  Don't forget, I'm here most of most every day. 

09/15/2007 05:21 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Five hundred posts, WOW! I just wrote my 100th, I have seen people with 200, once a 400th, but never a 500th. Prolific hardly says it.

PS, what a concept, a broker who brings in business. Come to Arizona, I'll join you!

09/15/2007 06:40 PM by Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty)


Jim.  Thanks.  Bringing in business is what I do.  I've always been very good at bringing in business.  I could never begin to sell the buyer business that I get from my web sites.  I do sell a few homes a year though, just to stay in practice. 

09/15/2007 06:48 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Leigh.  That's funny.  I feel slack when I read about some of the very professional management actions you take and write about.  I suspect that we are two who will never be satisfied with any level of performance.

 

09/15/2007 07:52 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


congrats Lenn! That's an awesome accomplishment...keep up the good work. All the best!!

09/16/2007 04:53 PM by Dominic Naidoo - Luxury Real Estate Expert (RealPro Financial Group)


Hi Lenn-Congrats...I know better late than never!  For me, it's not how I start....it's how I finished...yes I admit I am a slow start!  I enjoy your post very much!


09/16/2007 10:35 PM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)


OY! 500 posts and each one is better than the last, not too many people could say that!  You rock Lenn!

09/18/2007 06:59 PM by Carole Cohen (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office)


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