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Blogger's Choice - Michelle DeRepentigny Shines The Spotlight On:

I was honored to be chosen by Lola Audu, founder of the Blogger's Choice Group, to host this round of the Spotlight.

The Blogger's Choice Spotlight is a Special Focus on 10 Blog Posts Selected by the Host to be highlighted for excellence in Blog writing, originality and creativity. There have been many superb post in the time that I have been reviewing, and here, in no particular order, are my top 10!

September 11....A Day to Remember! by Midori Miller is a moving tribute and reminder of the day no one will ever forget.

With a title like Solid as Jello - Real Estate in 2007, Allison Stewart caught my attention, and then earned my respect with her discussion of current local market influences.

Are You Branded? from Joan Mirantz features tattoos and chocolate, ask some great questions and started a good discussion about branding your business.

The Stepford Bloggers by Chris Elizabeth Griifith artfully illustrates how your blog is your storefront.

In Blogging Made Easy: Make Your Own Magic, Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman explains "writing with conviction and passion about a subject I want to get out to the public" and shows how to create some blog magic.

Joslyn Panka shared the emotional side of Why BPOs Are So Hard reminding us of the human side of foreclosure.

So, How do the Messies Manifest & Morph About Around Your Home? (Part 4)* by Lola Audu inspired me and motivated me. Read this whole series!

What should I write next? The Ultimate Guide to Ideas for Your Next Blog by Angie Vandenbergh is a great resource for when blogger's block strikes.

Buyers' or Sellers' Market? The Key is Location, Location, and Location! Laura Warden presents a spectacular visually appealing, market report that is a great learning tool for how to create your market reports.

Jonathan Vetter gives us cool info on a great tool in Where do you stand? Let Rankmon.com tell you! and also gives some link love to other great SEO post.

Please visit and comment on these great post! And don't forget to join us at Blogger's Choice Group, where a new Spotlight Host will be announced soon.

Posted by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA on 09/19/2007 03:28 PM

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28 Comments on Blogger's Choice - Michelle DeRepentigny Shines The Spotlight On:

Holy sweet looking blog!!

09/19/2007 01:22 PM

by Jason Romrell (Business and Success Coach)

Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to put all this together! And thanks for mentioning mine! I had to bookmark to check out some I missed...great job!

09/19/2007 02:30 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Relocations & HAWAII Real Estate (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Great job, Michelle. The Blogger's Choice Group sounds like a great idea--someone from Michigan must have thought of that one :-) I have already enjoyed a couple of these great blogs.

09/19/2007 03:46 PM

by Buyer's Broker of Northern Michigan, LLC

Great Job Michelle! What a lovely surprise to be onthe list. You did an excellent job co,piling and summarizing. Thank you so much!

09/19/2007 03:46 PM

by Allison Stewart REALTOR ®St. Cloud Florida (Florida Pines Realty, Inc)

Michelle - what a great list of blogs I'm looking forward to reading. THanks for all your work.

09/19/2007 03:49 PM

by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas Florida Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

This is extraordinary Michelle. I really liked the "Award button" that you created. I was so pleasantly surprised to see a Blogger's Choice Award button posted on one of my blog posts. Michelle...You've made us all proud to be a part of a great group. You and Midori have demonstrated true excellence with the Spotlight and that is what Blogger's Choice Group is all about! Thank You!

09/19/2007 06:39 PM

by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate

Michelle, I have not read the bloggers choice articles yet. They sound great. I must say your blog looks so beautiful. I love the red border and your signature. I love the whole layout.

09/19/2007 06:55 PM

by Mitchell Hall - Manhattan, NYC Luxury Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Previews International)

Michelle, excellent post and congratulations to everyone.

09/19/2007 06:58 PM

by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor)

Hi Michelle-Thank you for including me on the list. I love your button and the post is beautiful. The people in our group are awesome writers. Thanks again.

09/19/2007 07:00 PM

by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

Hi - What a great summary! Thanks for putting this together. Also thanks for the mention of my blog idea post. I had fun writing that one.

09/19/2007 07:19 PM

by A Crye-Leike Blogger, Angie Vandenbergh (Crye-Leike, Realtors)

WOW! You put together a very nice compilation Michelle. I saw some of these posts but I did miss a couple. I have never heard of the Blogger's Choice but it sounds like a good group.

09/19/2007 08:55 PM

by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty)

Thank you so much Michelle...this was the perfect ending to a not so perfect da. Now I'm off to read the others!

09/19/2007 09:34 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Jason - thanks for the compliment - there are some great writers in this group, please join us!

Sally - it really was my pleasure!

Stephan - Lola's brainchild - great things come from Michigan!

Allison - it was a delight, there were so many great post!

09/19/2007 09:40 PM

by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Cyndee - the quality of writing and the purpose of this group is great, isn't it?

Lola- thanks again for the opportunity - it is amazing what you learn from hosting and it is my privilege to give back to this group! The ribbons were fun!

Mitchell - thanks for stopping by - and for the praise - these folks deserve something special ;)

Missy - thanks for stopping by - enjoy reading!

Angie- you are bookmarked and I had a great time exploring the links!

Kimberly- what are you waiting for - I guarantee you a good time if you join, lol!

Joan - I'm glad the day ended well & hope you have a better one tomorrow!

09/19/2007 09:48 PM

by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Michelle: Thank you for taking the time to shine the light on these posts. With so many posts on Active Rain, it is easy to miss some gems. I must admit that I have had to spend some time away from Active Rain and have not been able to keep up wit the posts. I am going to try to read some of these fine blogs.

09/19/2007 10:20 PM

by Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire (Buyer's Option Realty Services)

Good job. Enjoyable reading. Thanks for sharing.

09/20/2007 12:11 AM

by Bob & Carolin Benjamin - E Phoenix Arizona Real Estate (Benjamin Realty LLC)

This is a great wealth of information. Especially being new to the whole blogging arena. Great examples of some wonderful blogging going on out there.

09/20/2007 06:38 AM

by Susanne Quirk (Cobblestone Realty)

There are some great selections here Michelle and the lay-out of your post is fantastic!

09/20/2007 07:45 AM

by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Thanks for the well written and well thought out blog.

09/20/2007 09:12 AM

by Kendall E. Matthews (The Home Essential Group)

Great job! I'm looking forward to reading those that I haven't already.

09/20/2007 09:14 AM

by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

Michelle,

There's a lot of talent in this post. Thanks!!

09/20/2007 01:25 PM

by Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (TradeMark Realtors Group)

Michelle - Thanks so much for spotlighting me! I didn't even realize it until just now! Yay! I am going to go read everyone else's now! (That I haven't already....)

09/20/2007 09:46 PM

by Joslyn Panka - Minnesota's One Way Ticket to SOLD! (Northern Lights Realty LLC)

Michelle great "Bloggers Choice" post. Guess I need to get out more, didn't even know about this group. There are over 2000 now, so I guess I should breeze through them again. Thanks for sharing the great posts!! B-)

09/20/2007 10:50 PM

by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Michelle,I need a portable computer around my neck so that I can read all this great blog articles. What a fabulous job you did bringing these to our attention. I can't wait to read them. BTW, I just love your animated home viewing on the sidebar...I was mesmerized.

09/21/2007 12:04 AM

by Sacramento Real Estate and Luxury Homes, Real Estate Broker,Gena Riede (Remax Gold, Gena@GenaSells.com)

Joan - it's hard to keep up with all the great info here!

Bob & Carolin - thanks for stopping by!

Susanne - welcome and I look forward to getting to know you.

Jason - thank you for dropping by and for the compliment.

09/21/2007 09:48 AM

by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Kendall - thanks fro stopping to say so!

Diane - there is some great info in these.

Joslyn - my pleasure ;)

Brad - the growth on AR is amazing and I'm happy to shine the light on these!

Gena - if we blink, we can miss something good. Don't you just love widgets - this one is so easy, even I can create it! Thanks you for the visit.

09/21/2007 09:51 AM

by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Great post - thank you for sharing it with the Active Rain community.

Keep'em coming!

09/22/2007 12:51 PM

by Orlando Homes Armando Rodriguez Real Estate & Mortgage Broker-GRI (QUEST REALTY SERVICES)

Armando, thank you for stopping by - these bloggers deseerve the spotlight!

09/27/2007 08:10 PM

by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

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