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400,000 pts - 80% of the way to free membership

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

Yes, it's true, I crossed the threshold today to 400,000 points and reduced my rainmaker monthly costs down to $9/month.  Woo hoo.  I'm now 80% of the way to getting free membership for life, and I've earned it "the old fashioned way" with lots of blogging.

400000 pts - Debbie GartnerOkay, so what have I achieved since my last milestone 3 months ago?

  • 2 TV shots on a popular TV show on A&E where they fix and help sell your house
  • I will be blogging for the local Patch
  • A new wordpress blog called The Flooring Girl 
  • I've learned how to add the Google +1 buttons and installed on both my sites (plus they are now on AR)
  • 17 more features...yes, that's almost the same amount that I had received during my 1st 300,000 pts...so I guess you do get better (or lucky)
  • 51 more subscribers/friends...I need 1 more to hit an even 200.
  • 85 more called shots...that's almost 1 per day
  • A lot more business...70 leads which has lead to 40 appointments...that's 3.1 appts/wk...about 1/3 of my weekly appointments.

I have to say this has really been a fun and productive learning experience. I've met so many wonderful Rainers here - online, on the phone and in person.  And, I'm looking forward to our 2 local meet ups for the first week in September.

For all the newbies out there, and for all the professions "on the fringe," my message is "you can do it too!"

 

Comments(132)

Rebekah Radice
Imagine WOW! Digital Marketing Agency - Burbank, CA
Social Media Marketing, Coaching & Training

Those are HUGE accomplishments Debbie!  Congratulations on all of the success you've seen come from your blogging efforts!  I share in your feelings that it can be done...you just have to make a commitment to doing it consistently!

Aug 24, 2011 08:28 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Reba - Thx so much.

Donne - Thx and it's been so wonderful getting to know you.

Rebekah - Thx a ton.  It's been great learning from you as well.  You're right - consistency is key.

Aug 24, 2011 09:44 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Debbie, congrats on the accomplishment. I'm slowly creeping up toward 200k, so I have a ways to go. Hope they keep the pricing structure in place. I'd hate to get to "free" and they change it on us!

Aug 24, 2011 12:35 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Eric - Thx. Oh, I know...I've had that fear myself.  Hoping once I get to 500,000 that I'll be safe.

Aug 24, 2011 12:51 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Girl, where do you find the time? You put me to shame. How do you manage this?

Aug 24, 2011 12:54 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Tammy - Don't be silly.  No I don't.  Oh, and I have a template for my local posts...that's my secret.  (oh, and I type quickly and I report spam).

Aug 24, 2011 12:57 PM
Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

WOW DEBBIE! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND REACHING 400,000 POINTS!

WISHING YOU MANY MORE AND MUCH SUCCESS IN YOUR BUSINESS!

Aug 24, 2011 01:01 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Debbie, I am not surprised after knowing you for a bit...you have great inner sustenance and drive and are a wonderful member of AR and the members...I am so thrilled for YOU!!

Aug 24, 2011 01:23 PM
Joeann Fossland
Advantage Solutions Group - Tucson, AZ
Master Certified Coach to Motivated Agents

Sounds like you are having fun too!!!! Good for you and congratulations!

Aug 24, 2011 01:25 PM
Peggy Chirico
Prudential CT Realty - Manchester, CT
REALTOR® 860-748-8900, Hartford & Tolland County Real Estate

Good for you! You started after me and you are so much further ahead! But when you look at it they way you do (80% to a free blog--I love it), why wouldn't you keep at it!

Aug 24, 2011 01:57 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Michele - Thank you so much.  It's been so nice getting to know you here.

Ginny - Thx a bunch.  It's been so wonderful knowing you.  I'm so glad we are friends.

Joeanne - Yes, definitely.  thx.

Peggy -Thx so much.  Oh, yes, definitely going for gold now.  will you be at Dagny's?

Aug 24, 2011 02:19 PM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

You've been busy....and it's very inspiring!!  Keep up the energy and great work!

Aug 24, 2011 02:44 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Valerie - thx so much.  You are so lucky to be grandfathered in. I've learned so much from you here.  So glad I know you.

Kathy - Thank you.  I really appreciate that.

Aug 24, 2011 02:47 PM
Lisa Dunham
Alexandria, VA
Associate Broker, Alexandria Virginia Real Estate

Debbie, Congratulations on achieving such a terrific milestone!  I am sure you will make it to FREE in no time.   

Aug 24, 2011 02:52 PM
Sarasota & Manatee Counties FL
SaraMana Properties - QuickFreeMLS.com - Bradenton, FL
QuickFreeMLS.com - Listings In Paradise

That is very, very, very, very cool! Congrats to you and I wish you much success!

Aug 24, 2011 06:10 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

You are truly an inspiration to me and sooo many others. I'm not sure how you do it all but you are proving that it can be done Debbie. Congratulations on the current milestone, we will certainly be following your scorching pace toward the next one. Thanks for the inspiration!

Aug 24, 2011 06:15 PM
Digital Digital
Alachua, FL
full service

Hi Debbie,
Congratulations!
I’m glad your commitment to the community and blogging is rewardingly you handsomely.
Congrats again on a job well done!

Aug 24, 2011 06:24 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Lisa - thx so much and I hope so.

QuickfreeMLS - Thank you so much.  I really appreciate that.

Tom - Wow, that is such a nice thing to say.  Thx.

Wandanna - than you.  It's a great community here.  We are all so lucky.

Aug 24, 2011 09:56 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

So when do I get to watch you on TV?  Any news on the "it's going to air..." front?

Aug 24, 2011 10:44 PM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Wonderful job.  How about sharing your expertise with some of us newbies on how to get our points rising.

Aug 27, 2011 04:20 PM