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50,000 Points - No Longer a Newbie?

I started blogging on Active Rain 63 days ago with 1 goal in mind. I needed an answer to a question that I had been pondering for nearly a year....

What the heck is this "blogging thing" all about?

So I made a commitment to be active on AR for 30 days and then re-evaluate. After 30 days, I did the same thing, a 30 day commitment to see if I could get better. I think I have.

Yesterday, I hit 50,000 points, yet I still feel like a "Newbie."

Tallahassee Real Estate

Because of my involvement with Active Rain:

I now author the blog on our local newspaper.
I met a customer from Iraq (US Pilot) who listed four properties with my company
Learned about SEO and Internet Marketing
Found the right company/person to build my new website (Brad Carroll)
Encouraged 15 of our associates to Blog on Active Rain
Re-invigorated my passion for this business

Thank you everyone on Active Rain. I now am committed to being active here (with no 30-day limit!).

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Joe Manausa, MBA, CRB, CRS | Broker / Owner | Century 21 First Realty

2365 Centerville Road | Tallahassee, Florida 32308 | 850-386-2001 | http://www.manausa.com/

Posted by Joe Manausa - Tallahassee Real Estate on 09/16/2007 08:52 AM

Comments (34)

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34 Comments on 50,000 Points - No Longer a Newbie?

Congratulations!!! Love the results you posted...keep up the good work.

09/16/2007 08:58 AM

by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Thank you Monika.

09/16/2007 09:01 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

I could not agree more...I started out not really knowing what this was about..but the market is a little slow, took some time to read a few blogs..realized I had something to say...not sure if anyone cares to read it..but I have learned a great deal from total strangers...it's amaging..

09/16/2007 09:02 AM

by Konnie Konnie MAC Northern Virginia Real Estate (Konnie McKee )

Wow Joe,

That's Awesome. Congratulations on your sucess so far. It amazes me how much business can be eraned by participating on AR.

Sean Allen

09/16/2007 09:03 AM

by International Financing Solutions

It truly is amazing Konnie. The more I do, the more I realize how much more there is to learn.

09/16/2007 09:03 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Thanks Sean. Me too.

09/16/2007 09:04 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Joe, that is fabulous ! Wow in only 2 months, it took me 8 months to get to 50,000. Keep up the good work, this is a great testimony for new members who think they can't catch up.

09/16/2007 09:10 AM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Thanks Missy. I suspect I'll be slowing down a little now....

09/16/2007 09:11 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Congratulations to you!That is very inspiring and you reached the point mark so quickly!Good for you!

Continued Success!

09/16/2007 09:29 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

Congratulations to you Joe. If you still think of yourself as being a newbie, then you are a newbie who knows what he is doing.

09/16/2007 09:29 AM

by DDR Realty, Orange County, NY

Thank you BLR Guy!

09/16/2007 09:30 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

congrats, now my question? are you writing a good share of your blogs for the consumer?

09/16/2007 09:30 AM

by New Jersey Real Estate James Boyer Morris, Essex & Union County NJ Realtor (RE/MAX Properties Unlimited, Real Estate)

Thanks Derrick. Long way to go yet.

09/16/2007 09:31 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Joe, I would say that you are definitely no longer a newbie. You've learned quite a lot. Congratulations on reaching 50K in such a short period of time.

09/16/2007 09:32 AM

by Leon Austin, Colorado Notary Signing Agent (Austin Mobile Notary Services)

Congratulations on 50,000 and for finding inspiration in the great site!

09/16/2007 09:32 AM

by Jon Angevine Calgary & Airdrie Real Estate (Royal LePage Foothills)

Great question James. 100% of my blogs on the other site are consumer focused. I'd say about 2/3rds on AR are focused on the consumer. Still looking for the "right" mix.

09/16/2007 09:32 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Thanks Jon, it is definitely inspirational!

09/16/2007 09:33 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Love your question and look forward to just building my points as well. I like the idea of blogging elsewhere for exposure. By the way do you mind if I ask if your a FSU fan? Probably so. I lived in FL for 5 years and sorry to say the Gators sold my heart. Too many good times.

09/16/2007 09:33 AM

by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

Congrats, I just past 40,000 and and I am now looking toward 50,000. Great job and keep blogging!!

09/16/2007 09:34 AM

by Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty)

Thanks Karen. I played football at West Point (ARMY) so that is my team. But with four brothers and a wife graduated from FSU, I root for them as well.

09/16/2007 09:34 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Thanks Brad.

09/16/2007 09:35 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Thanks for the promotion Leon, but I have a lot to learn.

09/16/2007 09:35 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Hi Joe,

Congralutations and keep the fingers working....Good Luck

Anthony

09/16/2007 09:56 AM

by Anthony Stokes-Pereira (Prudential Rand Realty)

Congrats..go join the bronze group at your leisure!

09/16/2007 09:57 AM

by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Wow, good job. I'm still trying to get more points myself. Its nice to be a featured member!

09/16/2007 11:42 AM

by Greg Wilson (1st Cornerstone Realty)

Congratulations Joe - The thing I love about AR is that it rewards activity and participation, not just signing up, almost like the real estate business...

09/16/2007 11:45 AM

by Chris Pollinger (Mastery Coaching)

Thanks Anthony

09/16/2007 03:50 PM

by Century 21 First Realty

Thanks Neil. The Bronze Group?

09/16/2007 03:51 PM

by Century 21 First Realty

Thanks Greg.

09/16/2007 03:52 PM

by Century 21 First Realty

I agree Chris. There is definitely a parallel there.

09/16/2007 03:53 PM

by Century 21 First Realty

Major congrats Joe! The benefits of blogging seem to be endless. I'm glad things are working for you.

09/17/2007 10:25 AM

by Larry Wright (nwRealty.Com)

Thank you Larry. I just wish my time was "endless."

09/17/2007 10:43 AM

by Century 21 First Realty

Congrats Joe. Looks like you've been busy at this. Way to go.

09/17/2007 04:38 PM

by Eva Armstrong - Environmental Visions (Environmental Visions)

Thank you for noticing Eva. Having fun and learning alot.

09/17/2007 04:50 PM

by Century 21 First Realty

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