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Real Estate Agent with Environmental Visions

Up for a CHALLENGE?!?!?!!! 

 The challenge is this:  Post a blog on activerain for each of 30 consecutive days!  

  I'm a new real estate agent (5 months since receiving my license) although I worked in the real estate field for the State of Florida for almost 8 years.  My broker, Joe Manausa, a regular contributor to activerain, challenged me with this assignment.  Joe sees it is as a way to raise my visibility in the real estate community, ("oh my god, at what cost?" is what I'm asking myself right now???), raising my awareness of the importance the internet plays in the real estate world (it has NOT invaded the State of Florida's real estate business to THIS degree yet!!!) and to start making connections beyond those I already have around the state, (I can always use more!). 

   It sounded so much easier when he described the exercise.  Joe was on his 60th day when he suggested this to me.  I thought no big deal, an English major from FSU (Go 'Noles!!), writing is fairly easy for me.  Joe also suggested I start by creating my profile, joining a couple of groups and sending comments to several blogs.   Piece of cake, right?

 Oh, brother....did this intimidate me!  Profile, fairly easy.  Joining groups... lots of them, but several look interesting.  Reading blogs, easy.  Commenting - oh no.  For all the world to see what I'm thinking?  Heaven forbid!  It took me 3 days of reading other comments before I got up the nerve.  But, a commitment is a commitment, so I jumped in and found something I care about - something vitally important to Florida - something I wasn't afraid to share.... my postion on.... Florida's Save the Everglades license tag! 

  With that one comment an amazing thing happened... the power of the pen came over me.  I no longer fear that the world will be reading my thoughts!  So, here is my first of 30 blogs... So get ready real estate associates, you are in for a treat!

 

Comments (16)

Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate
Great Job Eva. I see you have your first post out of the way and you're off and running! I look forward to your next one!
Sep 17, 2007 09:41 AM
Eva Armstrong
Environmental Visions - Tallahassee, FL
Environmental Visions
Thanks Joe. I was so nervous doing my first blog.
Sep 17, 2007 09:44 AM
Tricia Jumonville
Bradfield Properties - Georgetown, TX
Texas REALTOR , Agent With Horse Sense

Warning, Eva - once you get started, it's addictive! 

 

Sep 17, 2007 09:45 AM
Sean Allen
International Financing Solutions - Fort Myers, FL
International Financing Solutions

Hey Eva,

Good luck, but you will be amazed at the contact that you will creat by being active with ActiveRain.

Sean Allen

Sep 17, 2007 09:52 AM
MarQuis Rhodes
MarQuis Real Estate Group/Boise River Properties - Boise, ID
I believe this is one of the best ways to promote yourself.  Great job to taking ownership of your career and future. Good luck!
Sep 17, 2007 10:03 AM
Gail MacMillan
Titusville, FL
I know how you feel, not long since I was there myself.  Actually I find commenting easier than blogging.  So many insightful posts, which need no inspiration to comment on.  Finding something really interesting to blog on - much harder.  Good Luck!!  Excellent goal, great mentor.
Sep 17, 2007 10:21 AM
LaShon James-Major
The Document Diva - Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Mobile Notary - 562.314.4319

If I post two blogs a week I'm doing good. I hope your creative juices keep flowing. :)

 

diva sig 

Sep 17, 2007 10:33 AM
Mary McGraw
GLREA - Rockford, MI
2015: Solar Energy Is Still A Simple Machine!
Eva - Congrats on starting in the industry. I see you posted to ECO AllStars - we have a September Challenge for you that will help you on your quest for blogging material! Good luck!
Sep 17, 2007 03:28 PM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004

Eva,

1) Listen to Tricia - better yet subscribe to her blog

2) Mary beat me to the Eco All Stars thing (group) She's really smart!

3) I've been here for a year and a half. I couldn't do one a day for 30 days. Good luck and welcome to the Rain.

Sep 17, 2007 03:31 PM
Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate
Eva, looks like you're already blowing past how I started. 10 comments so far on your first post! Excellent job!
Sep 17, 2007 10:58 PM
Eva Armstrong
Environmental Visions - Tallahassee, FL
Environmental Visions
Joe, This is much more fun than I imagined! Now on to #2.....
Sep 18, 2007 01:59 AM
Dave Peeples
Century 21 First Realty - Tallahassee, FL

Eva,

It is obvious to me that you are a bloggin' natural. I turly look forward to your next 29 posts (and hopefully many more)!

 

Sep 18, 2007 02:38 AM
Patsy Ittner, Your Premier Broker Selling St. Augustine Real Estate
Little Fox Realty - Saint Augustine, FL
Be careful.  This is so addictive they may make it a crime to blog.  lol
Sep 18, 2007 02:42 AM
Eva Armstrong
Environmental Visions - Tallahassee, FL
Environmental Visions
Dave - Thanks for the response and support.  The training and support I have received from you and the C-21 Team has been outstanding... 
Sep 18, 2007 07:42 AM
Alex Mordas
EarthSTEPS - Tallahassee, FL
Green Building Consultant

Hey Eva,

I'm just starting up in Tallahassee Real Estate too.  I don't think i can keep up with your blogging prowess, but i'm going to try towrite fairly regularly. In just a few days it is already making a difference. Also, i love your focus in realty! It is nice to see another person into the green aspect of things.

Alex 

Feb 21, 2008 05:23 AM
Eva Armstrong
Environmental Visions - Tallahassee, FL
Environmental Visions
Hi Alex - Welcome to the Tallahassee real estate market!  and you will enjoy AR... it is a great place to learn the art of blogging.... it is an art all your own!  good luck and thanks for your comment!
Feb 21, 2008 10:15 AM