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

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Success Realty

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.

Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
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.
Sep 19, 2007 12:00 PM
Angie Vandenbergh
Crye-Leike, Realtors - Memphis, TN
A Crye-Leike Blogger
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.
Sep 19, 2007 12:19 PM
Kimberly Grant
Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL
Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama
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.
Sep 19, 2007 01:55 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
Thank you so much Michelle...this was the perfect ending to a not so perfect da. Now I'm off to read the others!
Sep 19, 2007 02:34 PM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA

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!

Sep 19, 2007 02:40 PM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA

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!

Sep 19, 2007 02:48 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services
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.
Sep 19, 2007 03:20 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes
Good job. Enjoyable reading. Thanks for sharing.
Sep 19, 2007 05:11 PM
Susanne Quirk
Cobblestone Realty - Jupiter, FL

 

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.

Sep 19, 2007 11:38 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
There are some great selections here Michelle and the lay-out of your post is fantastic!
Sep 20, 2007 12:45 AM
Kendall E. Matthews
Keller Williams Realty - Mesa, AZ

Thanks for the well written and well thought out blog.

Sep 20, 2007 02:12 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate
Great job!  I'm looking forward to reading those that I haven't already.
Sep 20, 2007 02:14 AM
Andrew Trevino
ADT Real Estate - Wilkes Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale

Michelle,

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

Sep 20, 2007 06:25 AM
Nick and Joslyn Solomon
Century 21 Moline Realty - Cambridge, MN
The Solomon Team - Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc.
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....)
Sep 20, 2007 02:46 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876
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-)
Sep 20, 2007 03:50 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
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.
Sep 20, 2007 05:04 PM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA

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.

 

Sep 21, 2007 02:48 AM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA

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.

Sep 21, 2007 02:51 AM
Armando Rodriguez
QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL
Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

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

Keep'em coming!

Sep 22, 2007 05:51 AM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA
Armando, thank you for stopping by - these bloggers deseerve the spotlight!
Sep 27, 2007 01:10 PM