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Debra Walsh is AWESOME - Check out what she did for my header

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

Debra Walsh Orange County real estateSo, I finally got to meet the lovely and talented Debra Walsh from Orange County NY.  She is one of my first subscribers and to be honest, if it weren't for her encouraging comments early on, I probably would not still be here.

I've spoken w/ Debra (who usually goes by Debbie) several times on the phone - we've both traded marketing ideas and I think learned a lot from each other.  Debbie lives about 1.5 hrs away, so we met in Rockland County for the day.  I felt that we both already knew each other from our frequent blogging/commenting and phone calls.  We both had rough weeks and we were both tired...but no matter since we are both such close friends, we know this happens sometimes and it's okay to vent (and believe me, I needed to).

Clearly Debbie is a phenomenal realtor.  She really knows what she's doing and she's super efficient.  I don't know how she handles all the listings and buyers she has except to say that she is incredible and a wonderful priority setter.

But yesterday was different.  She was there to help me w/ all this techy stuff that I have no clue about.  First, she finally got me those buttons for my FB/LI/Tw accts on my sidebar - something I would never be able to do.  Don't they look great?

Second, she made me the header that you now see at the top of the screen. Isn't she amazing.  Now, this was no small feat.  Aside from all the graphics and html stuff, we had sooooooo many technical challenges. To make a long story short - tons of connections issues/slow connections and not much access to plugs, and having to drive to multiple locations.  I can't believe how patient she was and how much time she put into this.  I owe her BIG time.  I think I need to give her my first born...or at least name her after her.  LOL.  (We did BTW, kept getting all our profiles confused w/ so many Debbie's in our files.

Anyway, I can't thank her enough because I never would have been able to do this on my own.  Thank you Debbie.

Comments(31)

Tara Cummins
Stratagy4SuccessNow - Mesa, AZ
Marketing Concierge, Strategy4SuccessNow

Love your blog makeover!  And how fun to meet one of your AR friends in person.  She sounds like a keeper.

Jan 17, 2011 03:16 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Karen - Thx.  Yes, AR members really help each other.

Valerie - Thank you on both counts.

Leah - Yes, next time it will be more of this...but I really needed some specific help on this one so you would have been bored.

Tara - Thx so much.  Yes, it's always so much fun to meet AR's.

Jan 17, 2011 03:41 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Love your header! I want those buttons on my sidebar too!! She can become my new best friend. LOL

Jan 17, 2011 04:57 AM
Kate Bourland
Marketing with Kate - Redding, CA
Onlilne Marketing Mobile Marketing

That's great.  Those are those little things that take up some much learning curve time.  Good stuff!

Jan 17, 2011 06:50 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Debbie that is great, maybe one day I'll get around to doing mine.

Jan 17, 2011 08:18 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Aww...the power of Active Rain hard at work! Isn't it exciting to meet face to face?  I've had a few opportunities and can't wait to have a few more!  Good work ladies!

Jan 17, 2011 10:38 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Debbie, I completely agree...Debra Walsh is awesome! I already thought so even before I read this blog post. :)

Leilani

Jan 17, 2011 11:02 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Shar.  Thx. and LOL, she's all mine.  Kidding. 

Kate - I know, so true.

Ellen - thx.  I hope you do.  I've been wanting to do for a long time.

Donna - Yes, it's so great.  I love the people here.  Amazing bunch.

Leilani - So glad you agree.  She is quite an amazing woman.

Jan 17, 2011 11:20 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Wow what a nice post Debs!  Thanks for all the kind words from you and everyone else.  I am glad you are happy with what was done in such a short time frame with all the problems we had.     :D

It was actually kind of funny moving from Starbucks to Starbucks and McDonalds and so on.  Hey it is always interesting!  I look forward to seeing you again in the future. 

It is already after 8 pm and I haven't even been to my own blog.  Well time enough for that tomorrow.  Thanks again Deb!  I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you but I knew I would!

Jan 17, 2011 12:19 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Debbie - Yes, it was funny that we finally ended up back at Starbucks.  Gotta love the adventure.  Looking forward to our next meeting - maybe w/ Leah, too.

Jan 17, 2011 12:40 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

What a wonderful tribute to an amazing person.  Your header and sidebar both look terrific!

Jan 17, 2011 02:18 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Debbie I agree that Debbie Walsh is just awesome and I look forward to meeting you both in person.

Jan 17, 2011 03:16 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Susan - Yes, she is amazing and I'm so glad you love the product of her work.

Jan 17, 2011 08:52 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Jennifer - Yes, she is great.  And, that would be wonderful. Next time, you, me, Debbie and Leah.

Jan 17, 2011 08:53 PM
Craig Daniels
Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY
Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

Team Debbie - you guys make me proud - good teamwork - headers and sidebars and twitter widgets. Awesome work. Glad you guys got to meet up, sounded like fun in spite of tech difficulties. :)

Jan 18, 2011 12:20 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Thanks Craig!  Now Jennifer is forgetting!  I have met her twice already I think.  At least once already for sure at Raincamp and I think there was one other time too.  I am almost positive.   Thanks to everyone else to for the nice comments!  I will be looking for big Christmas presents next year!  LOL

Jan 19, 2011 09:54 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Craig - You're so funny.  Love the Team Debbie.  Yes, it was a lot of fun.

Debbie - Well jennifer thinks you're awesome anyway.  I think she really meant looking forward to seeing us both and meeting me.  I think she had mentioned to me (another time) that she had met you.

Jan 19, 2011 12:39 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Oh good-I would have had to call her and tell her she was losing it!  LOL  She is a sweetheart-I love her!

 

Jan 21, 2011 11:54 AM
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

Debbie, I just came across this post...a little late, however, I absolutely agree...Debbie is an awesome sweetheart.

Feb 25, 2012 08:13 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Nick - OMG, this is so funny...I literally just mentioned Debra in my post and the header she made.  I submitted it less than 1 minute ago.  Oh and yes, Debra is AWESOME.

Feb 25, 2012 08:28 AM