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Success in the October Rain

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

Well hello Rainers!  It's Friday afternoon so we all know what time it is....Success time baby!  I'm really digging this week's highlighted members stories and hope you can get some inspiration from them to never, ever give up!

The faces below may or may not be familiar to you but their messages of success should keep you blogging, learning and sharing.  You're all a very special piece of this puzzle and a vital part of our Community. 

"From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back.  That is the point that must be reached."  ~ Franz Kafka

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

Harvey Collier - Home Loan Consultant Greater Fort Lauderdale FL (Primary Residential Mortgage dba Sterling Asset & Equity): Loan Officer in Fort Lauderdale, FL Harvey Collier (Sterling Asset & Equity)
"I've recently reactivated my membership with ActiveRain after a one year hiatus. What compelled me to come back was the continued flow of leads I still receive from my previous ActiveRain blog posts. Some of these posts are over 2 years old. Today alone I received 2 new prospects that found me from my previous blog posts. What a powerful tool to help with lead generation."

 

Bernadine Hunter, SRES, ACRE, SFR (Keller Williams Greater Ohio Realty): Real Estate Agent in Reynoldsburg, OH Bernadine Hunter (Keller Williams)
"Mine is not the typical ActiveRain success story. I cannot yet say that I have closed a certain dollar amount in deals because of my ActiveRain membership. What I can say is because of my AR membership and outside blog, I've been able to receive so much excellent information and encouragement about my business. This, in turn, has increased my confidence 100% to the point where I am actively blogging and getting feedback on my blogs. It is just a matter of time when I will be able to say that I actually got a viable lead or referral based on my AR participation."

The Brewer Group Franklin Tn Homes (Benchmark Realty): Real Estate Agent in Franklin, TN The Brewer Group (Benchmark Realty)
"I've had several home buyers find me though my blogs in ActiveRain. This is the best referral network ever for real estate agents. Franklin is a small town just south of Nashville, and the recognition that blogging gives me so much better than any newpaper or magazine could provide."

 

Kim and Kristine Halverson (Prudential California Realty, Santa Monica :)): Real Estate Agent in Santa Monica, CA Kim and Kristine Halverson (Prudential)
"Every year we discover more about ActiveRain and how to use this platform to learn new ways to grow our business. One feature we love is the Referral Network. We've found great referrals for our clients moving out of the area. And met a great referral partner who regularly sends us clients. Thank you Active Rain!"

 

Julie Chroust, Prospect Mortgage, Pleasanton, CA: Mortgage Company in Walnut Creek, CA Julie Chroust (Prospect Mortgage)
"I met a Realtor on AR about 4 months ago and now this RE team is the main source of my current business. I also have clients call me about things I post or clients call me because this is how they found me. Woo Hoo.... I absolutely love AR. It has allowed me to get the message out there about special financing and getting me top rating with Google. I am truly impressed with the ease and layout of this blog. Thank you AR."

Craig Reeves (Keller Williams Realty Jupiter): Real Estate Agent in Jupiter, FL Craig Reeves (Keller Williams)
"ActiveRain has allowed my clients to see their homes listed for sale on the first page of Google which in turn has resulted in more listings within my farm area as well as buyers who have contacted me to see these and other listings in my farm area."

 

 

Let it rain my friends...Let it Rain!!!

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the inspiration. It is nice to read about the success of other members on AR.

Oct 08, 2011 02:25 AM
Wendy Tomm
Beyond the Walls - East St Paul, MB
CCSP, RESA-PRO, BBB - Wpg Realtors

I am fairly new to active rain so thanks for this blog. Enjoy the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Oct 08, 2011 02:33 AM
Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

Hey Kerrie thanks for doing this. It is fun to see others on the blog of fame and learn about their sucess

Oct 08, 2011 03:26 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Kerrie I love reading your success story round ups!  You also introduce us to some pretty neat people too!!  Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

Hope you get a chance to enjoy some fun in your area this week-end...
Pamela

Oct 08, 2011 03:52 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Kerrie making the rounds and shining the light on some of the successes out there....nicely done

Oct 08, 2011 03:57 AM
Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Kerrie, always enjoy these success stories. They inspires us all and keep us going. I think my favorite thing about the RAIN is helping others "get it" and that is why I enjoy your Friday post. The line up of people that are realizing the benefits just makes us feel good. Each success by each individual is a home run for AR! Yeah!

Oct 08, 2011 04:05 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Kerrie:

I love to read these success stories.  Each has their own idea of what success is on AR and they are all great.  Good luck to all of you.

Oct 08, 2011 07:00 AM
David Perry
Wainwright Real Estate - Portsmouth, VA

Great!!! These wonderful success stories!  Thanks for sharing and encouragement!

Oct 08, 2011 07:04 AM
Donna Paul
Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast - Dix Hills, NY
Long Island Home Specialist,All About Real Estate

I love to read these success stories... they always motivate me to get to the top. Keep them coming.

Oct 08, 2011 07:46 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Thanks for these recommendations, I'll check them out Kerrie. 

Oct 08, 2011 08:03 AM
Jon Mahan
Real Estate Central - Charleston, WV
ABR Charleston, West Virginia Real Estate

Kerrie,

Thanks for the post.  I'm feeling inspired now, so I'm working on my first blog!

Oct 08, 2011 09:22 AM
Elizabeth Byrne
Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA
Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Kerrie, this is a great list - thank you for highlighting the AR members. There are so many great writers on AR, it is difficult to follow all of them. Great success stories.

Oct 09, 2011 01:59 AM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Kerrie, Great idea and nice post.  I sometimes put successes on Facebook, but know that we have to keep that social.  Thanks for the reminder to put them on our profile

Oct 09, 2011 02:08 AM
Beverly Femia
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Hampstead, NC
Broker Realtor Stager - Greater Wilmington, NC Are

Bookmarked for my future success story!

Oct 09, 2011 02:43 PM
Elisa Uribe Realtor #01427070
Golden Gate Sotheby's International - Berkeley, CA
Opening the Doors to California Homes -East Bay

Grdat timing! I just had a story I wanted to share and updated my AR Success Story. Here it is in the post too:

 

October 2011: I noticed a fellow AR member was looking to refer a Realtor to a client for a Property Management account in my area. Well, I quickly notified her "I'm available:)" , she referred me to a client of hers who helps elderly people transition into housing. That person gave my name to this woman's daughter who is handling her mom's affairs, and we are scheduled to meet at the house later this month. It wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for Active Rain.

 

Oct 10, 2011 11:07 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Kerrie, I love this series.  Keep up the good work.  You do a terrific job here, and I want to thank you!

Oct 11, 2011 08:10 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

CONGRATS TO ALL THE OCTOBER SUCCESS!!! fun to hear the dancing in the rain.... moments or shall I say... read?>>>

Oct 11, 2011 09:56 PM
Julie Chroust
Julie Chroust, Senior Loan Officer Bay Equity LLC - Walnut Creek, CA
(925) 381-1481 jchroust@bayeq.com

Very Cool!  Thank you for sharing the success!

Oct 14, 2011 03:49 AM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Congrats to all those with success stories to share!  - Kasey

Oct 14, 2011 07:10 PM
Jayson Holland
Listings.com - Denver, CO
Jay Holland

Thanks for sharing. Nice stories.

Oct 25, 2011 05:15 AM