WHY DOES LENN WORK HARD ON ACTIVE RAIN?

BECAUSE IT'S FUN!!
BECAUSE IT GIVES ME GOOGLE JUICE!!
BECAUSE I LEARN A LOT!!
and
BECAUSE IT'S MY JOB!!

Thanks to all who sent congratulations for the latest milestone, 300,000 points.

Sounds like a lot, doesn't it?  It really isn't. We're in this adventure together.  We are a community.

I post, you comment, I comment back, and we have a dialogue.  You post, I comment, we have a dialogue.  Sometimes, it's as though you were right here in my home office sitting in the chair having a conversation with me about the real estate market.  It gives us Active Rain juice.  The geniuses at Active Rain know.  The synergy between Active Rain and Google can only be described as the product of genius. 

WE NEED EACH OTHER and that's why we are a community.  I read someone else's blog and, while I enjoy the post and the comments, that post may often lead to more questions.  I love questions.  "Hit the books, Lenn".   We'll, they are not exactly "books" any longer.  It's Google, of course.  I find an answer and write about it and the Active Rain community joins and we have another dialogue. 

I could not have achieved this milestone alone.  You guys make it easy and fun.  I suppose it helps that
I'm a competitive animal.  Shhh!  Don't tell anyone.  We're not supposed to care about points.  HA!  If points are offered for contributing to Active Rain,  I want points.  If points put you at the top of a list,  I want points.   I am an unabashed, self motivated, over achiever.  

                                
                                      

LOCALISM.COM  I spent Tuesday with a wonderful relocating home buyer moving from New Jersey.  He read one of my Localism.com posts about new homes.  Is there anything better than a relocating new home buyer looking for a home in your neighborhood??  No.  Unless it's one of the many home buyers that contact me and I refer to the wonderful agents and brokers in my network of buyers' agents who help the buyers find their next home.  Do they blog?  Nope.  Do I talk to them about blogging?  Nope.  Do they care?  Nope.  All they know is that Lenn has this great system of connecting with home buyers.  "It's the Internet",they say.  Activer Rainers know that it's a lot more than just the Internet. 

THAT'S WHY LENN WORKS SO HARD ON ACTIVE RAIN. 

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59 Comments on THANKS ACTIVE RAIN and THANKS TO ALL MY ACTIVE RAIN FRIENDS

DEC
01
2007
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To the Hardest Working Blogger in the Business:  Congratulations on 300,000 points!  
7:40am • #1
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Lenn, Congrats on hitting the 300K mark.  I read your posts and they are always filled with great info.  I know you post a lot but I believe other members can learn a lot from you. I never see you posting anything just for the points.  Your posts are always great.. (even if sometimes I don't agree)..:-)
7:41am • #2
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Lenn is famousThat's you Lenn. You love what you do and it is obvious. I think I've told you in other comment boxes, but this is quite a milestone and is fantastic.
7:43am • #3
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Brian.  Thanks.  It's hard work.  But, we all work hard.  It's fun too.

Matthew.  Thank you.  I read your posts too and I probably don't always agree, but I love different perspectives and I have been known to learn something.

 

7:44am • #4
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Wooooooooooo flippin hoooooooooooooooooo Lenn!  Congratulations!  So now there are 3 of you, is that right?  Incredible.  Keep earning your points.  We're learning lots from you as you do.
7:44am • #5
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oooooooooooooh, and I love Missy's cartoon.  It makes sense.  Should I be worried?
7:45am • #6
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Lenn,

Great job on the 300K points. That might take me about 3 years to achieve and by then you'll have 2 million points. LOL The community loves you and that's what makes you so successful. Again, great job!!

7:50am • #7
Go Lenn, You make it look so easy and fun.  That's what it is all about anyways, Right?  Congratulations on a job well done.
7:57am • #8
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Lenn, Conggratulation again.  This is such an assume network and I too have similiar reason for being here.

7:59am • #9
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Lenn - Congrats! That is quite an achievement. You are right on the money it is all about community! Keep up the great work!
8:00am • #10
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Lenn--Wow! That's a lot of points!! You are in the best of company in your exclusive group with Sharon and Bryant! Well deserved and I love the story about helping the new buyer who read your blog find a home. That IS what this blogging thing is all about....Not the points--Building business and helping people. Congrats Lenn!!
8:03am • #11
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Lenn,

You DO make it look so easy, or yourself look so skilled, turning out the volume of readable content that you do.

I know you said you can do a Localism neighborhood in your sleep.

The difference is, sometimes I think MY Localism stuff looks like I DID do it in my sleep.

Keep up the good work!

And thank you.

8:22am • #12
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Lenn, congratulations again on hitting this milestone.  Gee, do you think that it has anything to do with the fact that you are constantly educating us here with your insightful and to the point blogs?  I have learned so much from you in such a short time.  It's amazing how joining AR has lead me to view so many things in a different light...all because we read, comment and have a dialogue.
8:33am • #13
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Yippee Lenn!!!! Lenn you know without you here we would be hurtin' to find some real "hard core" stuff to read. This place is fun isn't it? You reached 300k because if your work ethic. It really is quite the achievement. Just think of how many bloggers have come and gone in our time here. And some of them you think would just keep going strong but alas it takes a special personality to keep at over the long haul.

One of the best things about AR has been meeting you. Keep up the good work. 

8:35am • #15
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The dedication and the hard work to achieve this milestone is more than commendable, it's admirable.  I admire you Lenn and I'm not embarrassed to say (write) that!
8:38am • #16
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Congrats Lenn...  I remember someone telling me that you would not be much of a blogger when you joined ActiveRain...  someone who knew you from RealTalk / ePROTalk..... that blogging was different  (and it is) but you obviously are great at it.  I probably shared that though in comments when you topped 200k and when you topped 100k... and I'll probably share it when you top 400K and 500k.... you are an inspiration on Localism posts. 
8:55am • #17
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Congrats.   Thank you for all your time and hard core information.   I've learned alot from you and certainly appreciate you time and passion.    Here's to 300,000 more!!!
8:59am • #18
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Lenn,  AMEN!!  And it is fun!  Sometimes I almost feel guilty, but I can get over that quickly.  Congratulations on your 300K!
9:04am • #19
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Missy.  Thanks.  I've seen that image before.  I love it.

Maggie.  I don't know what happened.  It just happens.

Maggie.  You ARE a famous blogger. 

Andrew.  The first 300K took 15 months.  But, the system feeds itself.  The more you contribute, the faster the points accumulate.  Look at your points before going to bed and then check them in the a.m.  It's magic.

Dawn.  Thanks.  It's fun and what is fun is easy.

Jennifer.  Awesome is the word. 

Bill.  ActiveRain is a great place to "hang out".

Teri.  Thanks.  Indeed.  All of our business comes from the Internet and most of my buyers come from Localisms.  I planned it that way.

Mike.  Seriously, if you know your market, have your data in your files, all you have to do is pull it together.  I treat a Localism post like a mini web site. 

Lisa.  Bingo!!  It helps us expand our communication skills.

Charles.  THANKS!!! 

Bryant.  Thanks.  I love this place.  Just doing my job.

Kris.  I'm not embarrassed to say "thanks".

Maureen.  Whoever it was on RT or e-ProT was right.  I'm not much of a blogger.  Active Rain is the blogger.  They do all the work.  I'm just a hard working real estate broker having a conversation with folks who understand what I do.  Blogging or posting to a forum??  You better believe it's different.  It's better, much better.  And, this place is fun.   

Desiree.  300,000 more??? Whew. 

Marc.  All in a day's work.  Thanks.

9:26am • #20
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Lenn, Your posts are always informative, but very readable and simply stated.  Too frequently, the message is lost when we get all tangled up in "eloquence"  Karen Kruschka
9:34am • #21
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Lenn,

Hard Work??? It's not hard work if you're enjoying it that much!!! Thanks,   Fran

9:35am • #22
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Karen.  Simple posts from a simple minded real estate broker. 

Fran.  Thanks to you and all my AR friends.  I couldn't do it without you. 

9:48am • #23
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Congratulations Lenn. 

Lots of hard work and shared knowledge.  I have learned so much from AR and people like you and BB.   

9:58am • #24
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Here you go Lenn....just for you!

Image is property of Neal Bloom copyright all rights reserved

 

10:23am • #25
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I like Missy & Neal's visuals!  Again congratulations.  There is nothing more satisfying than working with a motivated and educated buyer that chooses you because you "know what you are doing."
11:16am • #26
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 Don't ya love Neal's news piece!

Lenn....from all you have taught me I believe I am now going to get my first client that is actually following through from a lead.

And that's why i ask when I don't know...and why I took your lead with "AR is work". The consumer wants to see good content. You may have Hard Core Real Estate...but I see Lenn in it too.

Thank you Lenn....for all you do and for all  you've done. I appreciate you!

11:38am • #27
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Sally.  Neal's comment is a blast.  I actually laughed out loud.  That takes time to do and I greatly appreciate the notice.

Renee.  Who me????   My buyers love me and I love them too.

Doreen.  Keep reading and writing.  Thanks.

11:52am • #28
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I love that at AR we have the ability to read and learn and yes, even argue with, other individuals in the real estate industry all over the country. It makes us all better...it helps us "up our game". The google juice is a nice benefit! :) Thanks for what you contribute, and congrats on your milestone!
11:53am • #29
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Neal Bloom.  That is the neatest thing. 

You do know how to flatter a person, don't you.

Get their name in print.  I love it.

Yes, I am an unabashed publicity hound.

11:54am • #30
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Kelly.  Thanks for stopping by.  The Active Rain/Google/realtor/lender synergy is amazing.
12:10pm • #31
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Lenn,

Congratulations, you certainly deserve all these Kudo's!  Thanks for your blogs, we all learn from you.

1:11pm • #32
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As always Lenn, well said!

Keep posting - you're a great teacher and I'm eager to learn! <G>

1:48pm • #33
YEEEEEEEEHAAWWWWW!  I want to be just like you when I grow up!!!  Congrats on 300,000!!!
2:20pm • #34
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Hi Lenn - I'm a little late to this party, but my heartiest congrats all the same.  You were always a prolific poster on RT and you're a prolific poster here, too, albeit a different type of forum.  You have many MANY followers and we all enjoy your posts - and we continue to learn from you on a daily basis.

Thank you for all you share here - I know I've learned a great deal from you and not just 'hard-core real estate' either. 

WAY TO GO LENN!!!  Congrats on 300,000 points!!!!

                                     

2:22pm • #35
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Karen.  Thanks much.  I love reading everyone and being read.  It works and keeps us on our toes.

Debbie.  And I learn from everyone else.

Jennifer.  Thanks for commenting.  I'm very gratified for the comments.

Ann.  Have you noticed that on RT, if you post a lot, which I surely did, that you get a lot of criticism?  Funny how different the atmosphere is here.  Posting is a good thing and rewarded.  This is a very friendly place.

 

2:33pm • #36
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Lenn - Congrats on the 300k!!! You always seem to be a few steps ahead of the curve. You are right about ActiveRain being a fun place.
2:38pm • #37
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Lenn- Congrats on your 300,000 points! That is an awesome achievement!  I love the google juice too! As you already know! I love it when customers call you from AR Localism posts! Great work Lenn! Katerina
2:57pm • #38
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Missy has the correct drawing. You are a mentor for me. I enjoy reading your blogs. I may not always respond but I have learned so much for about real estate. thanks.
3:00pm • #39
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Lenn, these are arguably the most VALUED (by others) 300k on AR- THANKYOU!
4:08pm • #40
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Ryan.  I just plug away.  It's my job.

Katerina.  You are absolutely right.  Google juice is what brought me here.  But, the ActiveRain folks are what keeps me here.

Susan.  I believe that we all learn from each other.  Thanks for dropping by.

Laurie.  Thanks for the kind thought.  I believe we feed each other ideas. 

 

4:37pm • #41
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Barbara Jo and Bill.  Thank YOU.
4:55pm • #43
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Lenn,  Congratulations on 300,000 points worth of posts filled with wisdom, grace and hard core, helpful  knowledge.  

Jo 

5:32pm • #44
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My Over-Achiever Friend Lenn,

So very cool!  I learn so much from your posts.  Congratulations on 300K!

Mike in Tucson

9:50pm • #46
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Lenn - congratulations -- You are a wonderful person and a great asset to the Active Rain Community -- you are a breath of fresh air and we all need some Hard Core!
9:56pm • #47
DEC
02
2007
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Mike.  Thanks.  Comments make the ActiveRain world go round.

Joan.  Hard Core is needed in this dreadful market.  It will be intresting to look back a year from now and see what we wrote.

7:24am • #48
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Lenn-Congrats on your milestone..to me it is a major accomplishment.  I have really enjoyed and appreciated your posts very much!
11:51am • #49
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Lenn... CONGRATS on a huge milestone that only a few have achieved... Overall, you have brought so much experience and knowledge to AR and I thank you for that....

jeff belonger
2:08pm • #50
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Lenn.. Sorry I'm late .. Congratulations... you are an inspiration to all of us..

 

2:48pm • #51
123,585 Points Outside Blog

Lenn,

Great post again. Yeah it's Great Google Juice! It's "what you put into it is what you will get out of it". Lenn excellent post and congrats on getting a client from Localism, I know you will take good honest car of them.

Mike Lewis

2:52pm • #52
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Cute....."That's why Lenn works so hard" :) :)  and we are indeed a community...give and take...except your Maps of course those aren't for taking :) :)

Congratulations on your milestone.......:)

2:54pm • #53
405,598 Points 72 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Lenn...

I am sorry to so be late. I've been a little busy but I did manage to make it here. 

And now that I have I want to offer you my sincerest congratulations on this milestone.

Blog on my friend :)

TLW...ROAR!

3:38pm • #54
DEC
03
2007
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Congratulations on reaching 300k, in such a short amount of time!
12:09pm • #55
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Lenn,

 Congratulations on your 300K...very well deserved!!

2:20pm • #56
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Wow, congratulations on this milestone.  I think you already have reaped many benefits and would have to agree that being a part of this community is priceless.
10:33pm • #57
DEC
22
2007
535,227 Points 45 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Welcome to the club, Lenn, and as I mentioned in a private e-mail to you, I rooting for you to take the #1 position. You deserve it!
5:58pm • #58
MAR
21
2008
142,833 Points
Lenn, congratulations again on hitting this milestone.
11:53am • #59

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