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blog I am new to this site. I am excited to be a part of Activerain. I have not spent much time on the site, but it appears to me that there is a lot of valuable information, but more importantly useful information that is being shared. I am not familiar with blogging as I have never done it before. If you have ideas or suggestions that would benefit a newby I would certainly appreciate the help.

I intend to use this site as a tool for starting an e-marketing campaign to help me stay in touch with past clients (I have not done a great job doing this by mail.) and new leads. I also want to network with other agents and provide referral business both in and out of state. I believe I can become a better agent by networking and asking questions from others who have more experience.

Posted by Kathleen Marron-Amthor on 09/27/2007 08:31 PM

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28 Comments on New to Activerain

Kathleen, welcome to Active Rain. Be sure to read some psots on how to capture business. There are a wealth of resources here in the Rain. Good luck!

09/27/2007 08:36 PM

by Century 21 Showcase

Be preprared to respond to local business (you need to upload a picture first). My experience is 2 leads per month.

09/27/2007 08:36 PM

by David Spencer & Assoc., Broker & Lic. Instr. CE and Pre-Lic.

Be preprared to respond to local business (you need to upload a picture first). My experience is 2 leads per month.

09/27/2007 08:36 PM

by David Spencer & Assoc., Broker & Lic. Instr. CE and Pre-Lic.

Yes, your in for a pleasant surprise. Just start reading. There is so much information out there to help you with everything from home staging, marketing ideas, search engine optimization, to probably even picking the best clothes color when going on an appointment.

Have fun!

09/27/2007 08:38 PM

by Craig Smith, Frederick MD Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

Kathleen, welcome, trust me when I say you have yet to be blown away by all the great people and the ideas and tircks of the trade they share.

Also I recomend this post from a great woman with a ton of knowledge. It will help you with your tags.

09/27/2007 08:41 PM

by Rob Baldwin, Santa Clarita REALTOR® (Pinnacle Estate Properties)

Thank you so much for the imput. I am in awe already!

09/27/2007 08:45 PM

by Kathleen Marron-Amthor (AllPro Realty)

Welcome to Active Rain. You will find lots of interesting things and learn a lot in a short amount of time. It can and is very addictive. Have fun and enjoy!

09/27/2007 08:54 PM

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

Hi Kathleen,

You did a great job with your first blog! Welcome to Active Rain, I wish you the best of luck! :)

09/27/2007 09:00 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Welcome Kathleen to Active Rain and make sure you get a pic up.

09/27/2007 09:20 PM

by Vicki Bishop GRI - Alabama Real Estate (Coldwell Banker United Realtors®)

Hello Kathleen,

I just wanted to take a minute and welcome you to active rain, it's a great online community.Enjoy!

Leo Namiot

Benhcmark Mortgage Connecticut

09/27/2007 09:42 PM

by Connecticut FHA LOANS,CT VA Loans CT First Time Home Buyer:CT Home Loans (www.BenchmarkCT.com: CT Commercial Loans)

Kathleen, Welcome to Active Rain hope you enjoy the site.

09/27/2007 10:01 PM

by Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate (Speckman Realty, Inc. GMAC )

Hello and welcome to the Newbie Group, Kathleen! As you might have noticed, this is a very supportive community and if you have any questions at all, please ask them in this group. You'll be even more suprised at the outpouring of help. Glad to have you! :)

09/27/2007 10:03 PM

by Yolanda Hoversten - Metro East IL Real Estate (Prudential One Realty Centre)

Kathleen,

Welcome to AR! There is so much information and great advice here you will be impressed at the knowledge at your fingertips.

Good Luck!

09/27/2007 10:15 PM

by Todd & Danielle Millar (Glenn Simon Inc.)

Kath,

welcome to active rain and good luck with all, you will find plenty of information here from many fellows.

ray saenz

09/27/2007 11:40 PM

by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)

Kathleen

I see this is your first post on Active Rain. Congratulations!! I just wanted to welcome you to a fantastic Real Estate Industry Network!

Welcome aboard, I hope you'll continue to blog, and invite others. Wishing you all the success the industry has to offer.

Enjoy!!

Below are some useful sites and groups you may want to visit right away: You can also use the “search” feature to find almost anything on Active Rain.

READ ME FIRST
Welcome Active Rain New Members

READ ME SECOND
New Members - Getting Started and Active Rain Bloggers - Startup Kit

READ ME THIRD
Before You Write Your First POST!!! and "5 Principles to Creating an Effective Post"

Looking for Information or Help with Something?
Your Active Rain Community Resource Guide

The closest thing you will find to an “Owner’s Manual” on Active rain.
Blogging 101 – From the Best Resources on Active rain and
Active Rain Owner's Manual

Do You Want To Be The Featured Agent In Your Area?
Points Breakdown

Need Photos or Graphics to Enhance your Posts?
FREE Photos and Graphics for your Blog

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GROUPS:

Active Rain New Members Group - A MUST JOIN IF YOU ARE NEW!
It's A to Z for New Members!

Want Free Exposure with your Listings?
Post Your Listings on Active Rain

You can join any groups you have an interest in, or would like to learn more about. Maybe Target Marketing, Real Estate Technology, or you can search All Groups, there are hundreds to choose from.

I hope you'll find these to be useful tools in helping you get started here on Active Rain. You will meet many wonderful people here!! Again, welcome to Active Rain, the best place for your Blog!

Good Luck to you and your business!

09/28/2007 12:00 AM

by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

I joined a few months ago, but only started to get involved about three weeks ago. I have a listing appointment already and am attempting to get our team involved. GOOD LUCK

09/28/2007 03:05 AM

by Creative Group R.E. Inc.

Just be careful....VERY addicting!!

09/28/2007 03:18 AM

by David Bennett Yorba Linda Real Estate (Tarbell, Realtors)

Hi Kathleen, welcome to AR and mind what David Bennett wrote. It can sneak up on you.

09/28/2007 05:45 AM

by Keith Perry - REALTOR® -West Metro Atlanta (Coldwell Banker)

Hi Kathleen -- Welcome to ActiveRain (AR). I look forward to networking with you. Have A Great Day!

05/13/2008 12:21 AM

by Neal Barnes, Broker REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS. (Neal Barnes, Inc.)

Hi Katleen,

Welcome to AR. It is a great place with incredibly helpful people.

You have a good attitude, if you have any questions, just ask. Someone will help.

All the best!

05/13/2008 12:29 AM

by Kevin O'Shea, White Plains, NY Real Estate (American Classic Homes, Inc.)

Good morning Kathleen. Just noticed your post this morning so I figured I would stop by and say hello. Welcome to Active Rain.

05/13/2008 06:35 AM

by Bill Somerset, Realtor, Your Dover NH Real estate agent (Century21 Central Falls Realty)

Welcome to AR Kathleen. I wish you much success anf good luck. Happy Blogging.

05/13/2008 07:16 AM

by Barbara Cluck-Miksits - New Jersey Home Staging (BCM Home Staging LLC)

kathleen,

I welcome you and wish you luck......you have already received alot if direction here....you will find your way through.

05/13/2008 07:56 AM

by Dan Brudnok - ePRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County, PA Real Estate Pro (Keller Williams - Exton - PA License Number #RS225179L )

Welcome! You will love it here! Lots of nice people, great ideas, and good suggestions!

05/13/2008 08:09 AM

by Jenniffer Lee (RE/MAX)

Hey Kathleen~Welcome to Active Rain. You will enjoy your time here in the rain.

05/13/2008 09:50 AM

by DOUG FRITCHIE-Silver Legacy Properties,Inc.

Welcome to Active Rain, Kathleen. It is a wonderful place and the people are very helpful.

05/13/2008 10:18 AM

by Matthew Zgonc, REALTOR® for Modesto, CA (ERA Village One Real Estate)

Good afternoon Kathleen! I hope you are getting as much information as I am! I love this site! I hope to network with you in the near future! Check out my Blogs! Good luck!

05/13/2008 03:47 PM

by Jeffrey de Jesus (REMAX Westlake Investments)

Welcome Kathleen and it looks like you will get off to a great start thanks to Brad giving you alot of great info...have lots of fun!

05/13/2008 10:16 PM

by Patty Ledford-Your N. Ga. Mountain Agent -The Ledford Team-Blue Ridge, Ga. (EXIT Realty Mountain Properties)