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Success in the Rain

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

This week has been one filled with new lessons inside and outside of work.  It's important for us all to constantly grow as humans.  Staying stagnant is for the weak and new projects and goals are sure to ignite a fire within.  Try taking your careers to new levels by exploring paths you've yet to travel.  There is nothing wrong with trial and error.  Find something new that works and rock it!

Shout out to our infamous Bob Stewart for hitting 300,000 points today!  I don't know how the guy does it but he hit it right on the mark!  Congrats Bob!

If you have yet to write your own success story, I urge you to do so. Simply go to your profile page and click "edit" located next to My Profile (edit). Scroll down until you see the spot designated for your ActiveRain Success Story. Keep in mind this will not show on your AR profile but will be available to view on the ActiveRain Success Stories link located on our home page. Not only are all the cool kids doing it but you'll be awarded 500 points!!!

If you would like to view more stories please visit ActiveRain Success Stories

Kim Addelman-Williamsville, NY Real Estate (Realty USA): Real Estate Agent in Williamsville, NY Kim Addelman-Williamsville (Realty USA)
"As a newbie to AR I must admit I'm still getting my sea legs. I owe a round of applause to all you AR contributors! I am picking up great tips not only for Real Estate (but for life as we know it..."Surviving Your Serengetti"). My success? I have added the "missing blogging" piece to my business. I am determined to blog on a regular basis and AR keeps me focused. I am making some great new contacts and my regular blog posts are a well received addition to my web site. The positive feedback on my posts from clients and my sphere is resulting in new business and generating referrals from past clients! Looking forward to continued success -and thanks for the push in a new direction!"

Paul Strawn (Riley Jackon Real Estate): Real Estate Agent in Olympia, WA Paul Strawn (Riley Jackon Real Estate)
"My Nephew wanted to buy a home in the Dallas Texas area. He is a little picky but i found him a great agent using ActiveRain and they closed the sale...."

 

 

Ann-Marie Clements Luxury Homes REALTOR® M.S. Ed., Saint John, NB (Royal LePage Atlantic): Real Estate Agent in Saint John, NB Ann-Marie Clements (Royal LePage Atlantic)
"I have learned so much about blogging, social media and website performances that I started to take a formal course in Web Design. I love the creative aspect of web designing and the applications to my real estate world! Without ActiveRain helping me along the way, I would have never taken the initiative to formally take the course. Thank you to all of the SEO's & Realtor friends/bloggers of ActiveRain!"

Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty): Real Estate Agent in Red Feather Lakes, CO Mary Douglas (United Country Ponderosa Realty)
"A person in my community saw my blog and invited me to join his Community Network! Without my ActiveRain blog I never would have had that opportunity to meet new people in my own community. I've also had the pleasure of meeting many real estate professionals across the country, and especially in Colorado. I truly love Colorado, the Real Estate business, and ActiveRain!"

 

David Farrell (David V. Farrell Co.): Real Estate Auctioneer in Mineola, NY David Farrell (David V. Farrell Co.) said about 22 hours ago,

"It is my opinion that the leads I have received from and generated by Active Rain in the past 2 years have made me more money than all the leads received from the five years I was Broker/Franchisee...."

 

FAJARDO  DELACRUZ (Century Homes Realty Group LLC.): Real Estate Agent in Flushing, NY Fajardo Delacruz (Century Homes Realty Group LLC.)
"Great news! I had just started using the referral system on active rain. I got a hot lead already! Wow! I had my first appointment from Active rain network in September and the seller was really interested in having me list the property. I was so excited! So I Listed......About 26 days after I have gotten the listing it was sold, closed and delivered!! Thank you very much..."

 

Let it Rain my friends, Let it Rain!!!

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

GREAT new photo Little Lady! I am guessing that was taken on your super European trip!

Jul 16, 2011 02:03 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Had to check your ID Kerrie to make sure of identity (picture) theft....left eyebrow matched old picture...your cleared. Keep sharing and caring....

Jul 16, 2011 02:45 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Kerrie, I wonder how he has the time to do all that he does! Congrats Bob! That's a huge milestone. ;-)

Jul 16, 2011 03:19 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Kerrie!  I think Bob has an insider who could make that perfectly round number for him!  Anniversary week, birthday week, AR 300K milestone week-- The Bob Stewart trifecta ACCOMPLISHED!

Congrats to the others as well!  I love your success stories, Kerrie!  Hope you have a great weekend...

Jul 16, 2011 03:39 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

It is nice to see new recruits in the rain. Keep blogging and close more sales.

Jul 16, 2011 04:11 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

It's great to see so many people finding ongoing success with AR.  Crossing that 300K mark is big.  I'll be there soon!

Jul 16, 2011 04:38 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Great group - and Congrats to Bob on his blogging efforts!    300,000!!!!   How does he get that exact score?

Jul 16, 2011 04:51 AM
David Evans
RE/MAX TOWN AND COUNTRY - Cumming, GA
HUD NLB Cumming GA

Wow, 300000 is quite the number. Thanks for the post...

Jul 16, 2011 05:07 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Well Kerrie, I passed 300k and didn't even know it!  Yeow!  Love your new doo and keep putting the stories out there it is a great incentive to do AR well...everyday..have a great weekend too.

Jul 16, 2011 07:04 AM
Scotti Jowers
CENTURY 21 Shackelford French, Search West Monroe Homes - West Monroe, LA
Realtor - West Monroe, Louisiana Homes for Sale

Thanks for the post! 300,000!?!? That's alot of bogging and commenting! Congrats to Bob and everyone else who are reaching Active Rain milestones. Keep up the good work! The bar has been raised high for the rest of us!

Jul 16, 2011 07:14 AM
Karen Steed
Tallapoosa, Bremen, Waco, Buchanan, Temple, Carrollton - Tallapoosa, GA
Associate Broker Haralson Realty

Once more, I love the new picture.  Thanks for the Active Rain sucess stories.  They are always inspiring.

Jul 16, 2011 10:02 AM
Robert Courtney
Lihue, HI
Century 21 All Islands, RA, CDPE, MCRE, CIAS
Enjoy reading the stories you select.
Jul 16, 2011 10:32 AM
Stephen P. Panczak, Ph.D.
Keller Williams Coastal Partners - Palm Beach, FL
Real Estate Agent & Business Coach, (561) 254-8098

Kerrie - thanks for the Active Rain success stories...keep them coming.

Jul 16, 2011 11:50 PM
Ridhi Raheja
Movement Mortgage (Illinois) - Naperville, IL
FHA, 203k, VA, Jumbo, PreApproval, Jumbo Home Loan

I am always impressed by numbers like these. You have to be dedicated and love active rain.  I am just starting out and I really enjoy reading these blogs

Jul 17, 2011 03:06 AM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Thanks for the "heads up" on this. I'll have to write one myself. And, congratulations to Bob.

Jul 17, 2011 04:58 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Great examples of our success every week.

Jul 17, 2011 08:18 AM
Sarasota & Manatee Counties FL
SaraMana Properties - QuickFreeMLS.com - Bradenton, FL
QuickFreeMLS.com - Listings In Paradise

Congrats to everyone for their success and I wish you all much more!

Jul 17, 2011 06:44 PM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

It's Monday and the stories are still pouring in!

Jul 18, 2011 06:03 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

HI Kerrie,

you wonder about how Bob finds the time, .... where do you find the time and energy, wow, how good are these selections, just amazing post, and we will go and say hi to everybody now...

Jul 18, 2011 01:02 PM
Greg Nino
RE/MAX Compass - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

Nice new photo.

Jul 23, 2011 04:44 AM