You can do it too ! Brian Block, from Alexandria, VA is the founder of the group Active Rain Block Party. He started this group so we can share about our success on Activerain. Hardly a week goes by that someone doesn't post on, Are you getting business from Activerain?

I always answer YES !

Here are some of success in my busineses that have come about because of blogging on Activerain.

Currently, I have sold one house where a consumer found my blog and called me. 1358 Quail Hollow was sold. SOLD

You go girl A referral from Maureen Francis, the number one blogger in Michigan on Activerain referred a buyer to us and they are already in their new home.

I have another house listed at 3008 Green Valley in Ann Arbor, she found me by reading my blog. Some make an offer

 

Thanks KellyKelly Sibilsky, from Lake Zurich, Ill. A fantastic blogger on Activerain, referred her sister Kim to me and we are waiting on her home to sell before she can purchase in Whitmore Lake, Mi.

Just this week, I was contacted by two consumers:

You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Message details:
From: XXXX
Email: XXXX@msn.com
Subject: Hello

Hello i am considering moving to Michigan i am from solcalif. I want a change of scenery. I am tired of the whole Cailf. thing.
I have contacted different Realtors in Michigan. No one has got back to me.

You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Message details:
From: XXX
Email: XXXX@XXX
Subject: Ypsi Depot Town

Hi Missy,

I saw your name on an Ypsi Depot Town post that I found with Google.

I'm a photographer looking for a small studio convenient to Depot town. (easy walking distance) I've checked out a couple areas that were a bit too expensive or no where near completion (Thompson Bldg).

What no one got back to the first one. I did and sent him listings and have been emailing him back and forth.

Second prospect, I also sent out listings today on commercial building. *** Note,  I wrote 3 posts on Ypsilanti, Mi. This was written in May 2006.

Others:

You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Message details:
From: XXXX
Email: XXXX@gmail.com
Subject: Rentals

Hi Missy,
I am looking for rental properties in the Ann Arbor/Dexter area. I am preferably looking for a flat or duplex type property with a washer and dryer or washer/dryer hookups.

You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Message details:
From: XXXX
Email XXX@aol.com
Subject: Homes in Ann Arbor

Hello Missy-

Got your name while researching some info online. My husband just took a job in Ann Arbor. I am wondering if you could give me a call at your convenience to discuss the market and give me an idea of prices ect

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Message details:
From: XXXX
Email: XXXX@XXXX
Subject: home for sale

Hi there. I have had a house for sale by owner for awhile now and am living in Clearwater, FL while trying to sell my house there in Saline. It's a bit difficult to sell a house there anyway right now but certainly when I'm not there to advertise it much it hurts me.

You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Message details:
From: XXXX
Email: XXX@yahoo.com
Subject: Interviewing agents for possible listing

Missy,

Hello, my name is Michael Garcia and I found your web presence to be very positive and extensive.

I am assisting my parents in the sale of an investment property they own in the College Heights Condo complex at 1612 Washtenaw - very close to EMU.

You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Message details:
From: XXXX
Email: XXX@aol.com
Subject: Jackson County

Do you represent any home seller's in Jackson County? Our property has been for sale on and off for 3 years.
We are not "emotionally" attached to an overpriced home. Although we are well aware of Michigan current economic situation (sucks).
Anyway, I see that you are ranked #2 in MI so obviously you are about results.
Any chance of taking us on?

This one I referred out as Jackson County is too far from my area.

You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Message details:
From: XXXX
Email: XXXX@emich.edu
Subject: pfizer homes

Intrested in buy a home in the area, with all the talk of Pfizer homes being a possiable bargin, do you have a list of these propreties, so we can take a look and go tour a few. Tks

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Message details:
From: XXXX
Email: XXXX@yahoo.com
Subject: Houses in Ann Arbor/Dexter/Saline

Missy,
I am a prospective first time buyer looking for a home in the surrounding Ann Arbor area. I am looking for someone to work with who can assist me in the house hunting process.

blog and you will get business tooSo does blogging on Activerain bring business?

YES, YES, YES.

 

 
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130 Comments on Activerain brings Business Success

DEC
01
2007
259,587 Points 38 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Wow Missy,

Jay and I get leads off our Blog but have not had a referral pan out yet. You are rocking that is for sure.

8:27pm • #1
114,217 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy - Talk to me!! This is awesome Missy! I need to make my blog work for me more...I just need to shadow you and follow your every move!! Do you mind? LOL Awesome inspiring post, as always!
8:27pm • #2
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Missy, congratulations on all the leads, referrals and closed sales.  What an excellent testimonial to the power of Active Rain blogging.  I've featured your post in the group -- thanks for promoting Active Rain Block Party.
8:32pm • #3
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Missy, good for you. I always enjoy hearing success stories like this. AR is a great resource that's for sure.

8:38pm • #4
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Monika, the fact is the consumers are reading. I wanted to share that. Can you Believe all this is FREE !!

Candace, thanks your blog is one of the best here. Just give it time.

Brian, I did it for you !! :)

Teri, thanks.

8:43pm • #5
110,262 Points
Missy - that's awesome!
8:48pm • #6
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Way to go Missy, I am proud of you and now we need to get you up and running on your outside blog and you will really ROCK.
8:51pm • #7
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Missy-congratulations. It sounds as if you are on a roll. I think the combination of blogging, customer service and our client referrals will keep us all going even when the market is slow.
8:56pm • #8
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Missy -- you are absolutely right -- There is a lot to be gained by Active Rain.  I wrote a blog about my first Active Rain closing a while back.  I have had a few inquiries, and one is still a possibility.  I also have referred a past client who is relocating to an Active Rain member.  It is the power of the rain! 
8:56pm • #9
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Linda, thanks.

Jay, I'm sending you and email. It is ready but not quite there. Give me your honest opinion. It is word press. org and I am overwhelmed. I don't want to announce my baby yet until it is perfect.

8:57pm • #10
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Missy, What wonderful success you have had! Activerain is wonderful and so are your blogs....Congratulations on a terrific feature!!
8:57pm • #11
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Cindy, blogging is my BIGGEST Strategy for 2008.

Joan, yes it is a incredibley power network.

8:58pm • #12
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Hi Missy, AR has created a huge impact on my business too by a higher placement in search engines for my website and increased my presence in my home market too. Nice post.
9:00pm • #13
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Missy - I have also seen some successes during my time here at Active Rain since early August. Thanks for sharing this with us. Congratulations - good stuff!
9:02pm • #14
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Missy, your success is inspirational!  I'm so happy you explained the group, as I had no idea (sorry Brian) that the group was started by him!  It totally makes sense.  I knew it was a fun group, but that's all!
9:02pm • #15
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You certainly are cookin' with the blogging. Keep it up and all the best
9:10pm • #16
AWESOME info. You really bring the point home by posting the messages -- not that wouldn't believe you with out them! I am new to ActiveRain and have only tuned in since the NAR Convention. I feel like I've been living under a rock. Thanks for your post
9:12pm • #17
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Missy- You need to call Cyndee Haydon and get her that FSBO info! So she can sell the house and you can sell her a house in Ann Arbor! I love the business we get from AR. CONGRATS ON ALL THE SUCCESSES! Katerina
9:12pm • #18
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These are the stories that give us all the inspiration to keep on "working" at posting on ActiveRain REAL ESTATE network.
9:24pm • #19
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Carole, thanks for the encouragement.

Gary, the SEO is awesome isn't it ? Tonight I was typing in a name of a person in Saline to get their phone number and my web site was number 1. So weird, but I love it.

Jason, good job, I know you have losts of success blogging.

Tim, you have not been under a rock, trust me. We are all still learning and on the have no where hit critical mass in blogging. So you are not that far behind.

Katerina, I thought about that !! LOL

Sally, yes you are right and I wanted to get more excitement in Brians group.

9:29pm • #20
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Missy - I will just sign my name under what Candace wrote. Your success is awesome. Can I follow your every move?:) 
9:38pm • #22
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Missy a big congratulations you are obviously finding a formula that works.
9:40pm • #23
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I'm going to bookmark this so I can show my husband every time he says " on that site again?" Congrats on all the successes! And love the pics!
9:43pm • #24
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Hey great! I'm glad it's working for you!

I wonder how many other agents are experiencing the same?

Good post!

9:45pm • #25
538,239 Points 45 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy - you're always so positive in your blogs, rather than bemoaning a high inventory. That makes clients and agents want to be with you and work with you.
9:46pm • #26
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Missy, at the moment I can't tell that I have had business directly from Active Rain but I know that it has helped me get my website higher and I expect I am getting people indirectly from that.

I do have a warm fuzzy story about Active Rain though.  I wrote a post about the Greatest Generation and their battlefield campaigns on Veterans Day.  I talked about my Dad and his tour of duty through World War II.  A kid from a high school in The Woodlands emailed me the day after Thanksgiving asking me if he could interview my Dad for a class project.  It just so happened my parents were in town for Thanksgiving so I sent him an email back saying he would need to interview him very quick as they were just here through Tuesday.  He came over last Sunday afternoon and spent an hour interviewing my Dad about World War II.  It was the nicest young man and it made my Dad feel so good that someone was interested.  To me that was one of the best AR success stories I could ever have.

9:48pm • #27
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Yes i DO TO, i  SOLD A HOUSE!!! Thanks for post
9:57pm • #28
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That's why I learning to do this as fast as I can!
10:05pm • #29
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Faina, your sweet. LOL

Todd, honestly no formula, just blog. I seriously dont' do a lot of localism posts.

Krista, good idea.

Armondo, go join the group and read all the success stories, there are some much better than these. Read Kateria's she landed a 22 million dollar listing package.

Sharon, well thank you very much.

Marchel, that post on your dad was excellent and THAT is a huge success story.

Maria, YEA Good job.

10:06pm • #30
480,278 Points 151 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Missy..... so, question, does blogging work?   lol  Seriously... this is great.  Thanks for sharing this...

 

jeff belonger

 

10:13pm • #31
wow. i am impressed. being new i had a hard time understanding why anyone who is not in real estate came here. i like the information from readding all of the blogs.
10:26pm • #32
205,061 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy - This is wonderful!  Good for you!  This type of incentive is part of what keeps us blogging away.  Thanks for sharing!
10:56pm • #33

Ok, I'm going to work on my blog again! You're a motivation, thanks!

11:14pm • #34
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Missy - I am extremely encouraged by reading this post - I so appreciate you posting it!
11:18pm • #35
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Missy,

AMEN!  And congratulations on your feature!  This stuff works, doesn't it?!

Mike in Tucson

11:20pm • #36
192,154 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog
It is all that Widdgedness that is finally paying off. You go my Widdgy. I love you and you deserve every recognition, business, or referral you receive.
11:28pm • #37
605,471 Points 111 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
Ha!  So did I....just got one in too...don't forget to tag....ActiveRain Success Story :)
11:50pm • #38
226,726 Points 29 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Way to go Missy. This is some great stuff here, especially the copies of the email you've received. Excellent. Excellent. and Excellent.

best 

11:54pm • #39
202,330 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Missy, that is an awesome track record! Lets hope it's contagious to all of us commenting here!

Ginger

11:56pm • #40
DEC
02
2007
402,871 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Hi Missy:  What an incredible story of successes.  You are getting prospects for all directions.  Congratulations, and here's hoping it continues to build.  Take care...
12:20am • #41
233,860 Points 3 Featured Posts
Your success is attracting more success Congrats
12:33am • #42
193,820 Points 48 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thanks for sharing Missy.  People need the encouragement here on the RAIN.

I have personally had a few referrals from AR... and considering the fact that I am a vendor, it's not too shabby. 

12:43am • #43
VERY big congrats on your success!!!  AR definitely works.  Keep up the great work!!
3:15am • #44
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Hi Missy - Great to see those successes! Clearly you're providing great content for Google, but more importantly content that helps buyers and sellers connect with you personally and choose you for their agent.
4:05am • #45
Missy, thanks for this great post about our great ActiveRain community!
5:34am • #46
258,823 Points 44 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy, thank you so much for posting about your success with blogging on such a personal level.  We can all learn so much from each other and this platform has been invaluable to me, as have the friendships (with you at the top of the list :-).
5:35am • #47
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Missy - Congratulation!! your have certainly had great success.  What I appreciated most about this post is that you shared your success so others here could be inspired.  I can say I have also had some success myself.  AR is one of the best thing that happened to the real estate industry.
6:08am • #48
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Jeff, LOL

Trevor, now you know. Lots of real estate industry people are here. All full of great knowledge.

Carol, thanks for stopping by and continue to write good stuff.

Carrie, glad you will continue on, it will pay off.

Courtney, your welcome.

Mike, yes it works. Did you notice one of the emails was from a post I wrote 8 months ago ?

6:22am • #49
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Mana, must be the Widgets. I love you too. Widdgey

Sally, thanks I'll do that, I forgot.

Gary, thanks I wanted people to see the leads and business were from real people, and how the emails come in.

Roger and Ginger, it will happen.

Karen, I'm glad you noticed that, they are from all over my county, not just in Ann Arbor. Which it great as I cover the entire county. So it makes my happy.

Brett, Yes, that's the attraction principal.

6:27am • #50
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Justin, a vendor who blogs very well. Glad it is happening for you. I jsut wish you posted here more.

Vicki, Google loves AR and so do I.

John, I hope so. I just write what's on my mind. That's why the contests are so hard for me.........so much research. LOL

Joseph, you are welcome.

Kris, thanks and we will get together soon. I may be coming to Sommerset this week. I'll let you know.

Jennifer, I AGREE it has been fantastic for the real estate industry.

 

6:32am • #51
168,161 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Missy.....WHEN  YOU'RE HOT---YOU'RE HOT!!! 

ummmm...and you're HOT!!!  (even though the market's not!)

Congrats on your hard work paying off!!  (even in the town I can't pronounce easily)

6:33am • #52

Great inspriation, Missy.  Just what I needed to read to keep on posting...

Thanks!

6:46am • #53
133,715 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog
I still am not sure how the actual consumer finds us.  I have manged to get to #1 in my town, #2 in my county and #26 in mystate.  What else should I be doing?
7:13am • #54
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Suzie, right now I'm cold we got a dusting of snow last night !!

Jennifer, don't stop. Keep posting and you will start to get leads and referrals.

Gayle, it is not about your position on AR, it is about how the Search Engines pick up and index your blogs. Are you writing and highlighting your key words ( what the subject is about ?) Your town ? I"ll go look and see if I can offer any other suggestions.

7:36am • #55
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Missy, great blog and lots of success!  I haven't been that successful, but we are in an area with only around 200K people so I think that's the reason.  I can credit 5 closings this year to AR participation.  Not too bad!
7:41am • #56
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Hi Missy,

That is just too unbelievable!  Sign us up - we're following you along with the rest of the Rainers - show us the way!

8:25am • #57
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Missy,

When all is said and done I will attribute at least 60% of my business directly to ActiveRain and then if I include the additional business - such as buyers from open houses, I will venture to say AR contributed at least 80% of my business in 2007.

And the clock is still ticking...

Now Have a Blessed Day,

John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®
Mission Grove Realty

8:38am • #58
409,802 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog
I'm working on a possible two right now...I closed two small ones but I think google had more to do with it. Thanks for your comment on my localism post recently.
8:40am • #59
353,247 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog
  Just a teeny bit confused....relatively new to AR....We too have had referrals, not that have come to fruition with places and businesses to sell in other states but we are confident that will change in 2008...Where pray tell is the contact form ?
9:00am • #60
186,796 Points 28 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Very cool, especially when you see it all lined up in one email!  I especially like the sellers who declare that they are not emotionally attached to their price...obviously they have been reading and absorbing your thoughts!
9:05am • #61
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Hi Missy, It's great to see that AR is paying off for you. I've had 3-4 leads from other agents. I had faith that it would pay off but it's nice to see that we are able to reap the rewards from our efforts.
9:35am • #62
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Wow Missy, this is awesome! Now this is what I am looking for! :)
9:43am • #63
149,126 Points
Hello Missy, I second Krista Fuchs! It is hard for a non member spouse to understand the daily routine of us on AR. It looks social, I imagine. Until I showed my wife the check from a $300,000 sale from a Texas fellow who contacted me here on AR. Now, she say's "have you been on today and how long???" Thanks, you are the best.......BTW....... Go Buckeyes in N'awlins'....................
9:48am • #64
Missy, I am new to active rain and glad to see that business does come from it!! Sounds Great to me!
9:52am • #65
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I haven't read all 65 comments so I might not be the first to say.. "Congratulations, you are the Poster Child of Active Rain"!  Good work.

 

 

10:07am • #66
134,240 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Missy,

You Rule!!! You are a wonderful inspiration, thanks for sharing! :)

10:19am • #67
438,037 Points 47 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy - Congrats! That is quite a few hits. A job well done.
10:29am • #68
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Chris, five closings as a result of Activerain is tremendous.

Lisa and Robert, LOL

John, 80% WOW, good for you !!!

Neal, is your website or AR blog higher in Google?

Sally and David, It is your email address above your web site. Any consumer can contact your from there, it comes in with the You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.

Leigh, yea cool. Still in California ?

10:39am • #69
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Tracy, referrals are good and the ones here should be better because they are not referral fees. YEA

Melissa, it will happen.

Linda, Well I never counted on being a poster child for anything.  LOL  FYI... my flip didn't get here for he parade. Oh, well maybe today. Where's Carnac, is she showing up today ??

Suzanne, Bill  :)

10:43am • #70
Super track record. I wish I had gotten more involved earlier on. But I'm getting going now. Congratulations. I hope there is a lot more to come for everyone.
10:47am • #71
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Missy-I have gotten so much from Activerain. Priceless...priceless moments.  Customers and great leads and referrals.  Its been truly amazing...
11:36am • #72
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Missy,
It's been a little slow coming but I have had 2 referrals and I know it is just a matter of time until I get a sale as a direct result of a consumer reading my blogs.  I have much faith in AR and you are living proof that we should.
11:47am • #73
Great post Missy, thanks for sharing!  I have bookmarked this to share with other who question if having a presence with a blog or website really makes a difference or not!  Your timing is perfect!  We have a "Real Rain Networking Meeting" on Monday at 10:00am.  I'll be sharing this post with the other Active Rain members in our group!  :-)
12:37pm • #74
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This is just the kind of inspiration I need to keep working ActiveRain.  Being relatively new to all of it; RE, SEO, blogging, etc., I have quickly realized that this is going to be the future.  No doubt about it.  Traditional referral networks and promotion schemes are going to quickly fade over the next several years...Thanks for posting!
12:44pm • #75
260,546 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Morning Missy- I just got home very very early this morning from vacation. On the plane I met a lady that lived in Ann Arbor....she said Michigan, and I said oh I know someone in Ann Arbor.....and lo and behold that is where they have a home. I asked do you know "Missy Caulk" (hope it's a small town), and she said asked what company you work for, and I told her Remax, and that you are an excellent Agent there, etc etc...... My point is, everytime we blog, and make connections with each other, we never know what someone might remember about us.......and because of everything I have read on your blogs, and your comments on everyone else's.....your name comes to me automatically. This is another benefit of blogging for business.......a network where we "know" who is in what area, and who has the personality for certain people.... Good job Missy.........
12:56pm • #76
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Midori, it's great isn't it ? priceless the relationships.

Cynthia, good for you, more will come, I know.

Brad, thanks wish we had a group like that in Ann Arbor.

Joe, I already refer people on Activerain, because I trust them and get to know then through their blogs.

Kathy, that is amazing. We do make connections everywhere, I am always referring to this agent I know in Florida etc... I hope you had a great vacation. The pictures Sally posted were great. I am still in awe have many people we know everywhere too. And if we don't then we know where to go to find them.

2:09pm • #77
260,546 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy- I did have a great vacation, thanks :) After I unpack I will write a Post tonight.....now I have a ton of voice messages to go through, and catching up with my business that I didn't take with me on vacation :) Oh, and I too can't believe how many people we know all over the States, and overseas too :)
2:26pm • #78
Missy - no doubt that AR works and is good for business. Posting one's blog s in AR helps to get the internet exposure anyone can only dream of. AR does not cost anyone money to participate and there are tons of information and postings any members can benefit by just spending time reading them.
3:45pm • #79
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This is REALLY inspiring, Missy. I just wondered if I was spening TOO MUCH time blogging. You know, the old principle of "....only do things that will make you money". Well, I have to say that I haven't gotten anything yet in the way of referrals yet, BUT..I have gotten to "network" with so many wonderful people in our industry.

Please know that there is a GREAT Realtor who LOVES referrals here in North Texas. Send 'em my way!!

3:45pm • #80
279,903 Points 29 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
Missy, that is a great list! Do you have your own blog as well or have all of those come from AR?  Congratulations!
4:05pm • #81
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Kathy, gottcha. Only you know how much it too much. I am here if not with clients or family.

Diane, I do have an outside blog but it is still being tweaked. I hope to really announce it on Tuesday. So all of these came from Activerain. That's why I included the headers.

4:09pm • #82
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Missy,

It looks like you've gotten a HUGE response from AR, good for you!  Posts like these give us all very high goals to aspire to, thank you so much! 

4:52pm • #83
237,716 Points 56 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Missy, congratulations on a swarm of Active Rain referrals. I think it's important for all those awaiting referrals that first of all it takes time for others to get to know you and that comes from reading what you write and comments. Also, and very importantly there are some areas that possibly are more active referral-wise than others. Just a little something to help those who have not received any or few referrals to put this in proper prospective.

There's a day for every dog in the sun...is that how that phrase goes?

Oh, by the way nice exclusive CRE8BUZZ.com...found it interesting. Who started it?

5:58pm • #84
135,871 Points 19 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Wow, Missy! Thanks for sharing your successes with us. Blogging works!

And thanks for the mention! :)

7:01pm • #85
582,477 Points 95 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Jonathan, yes it can happen for you.

Gena, Someone named antman, whoever that is......Bill Gassett brought it to activerain and Midori helped it along. And yes thank you ever area is different. Ann Arbor tends to be pretty high-tech.

7:03pm • #86
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Missy- that really is amazing... so glad to see that transactions happen as a direct result of of blogging.  A lot of hard work but it pays off!  Great job and I really do thank you for sharing.  It makes me want more and more AR!  It was fun to read all your leads!
7:10pm • #87
188,594 Points Outside Blog
I haven't had any referrals here but it is only a matter of time. I just have to be persistent.
9:18pm • #89

Great to see people getting results!

 

10:57pm • #90
223,519 Points 12 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Fantastic Missy.  Yes the 'rain does work.  It is amazing how much the search engines LOVE blogs.  I was doing some research on the net about Escrow accounts and every search referred MY OWN posts in the top 3 hits!  Oye!

Keep up the great work!

11:11pm • #91
DEC
03
2007
231,655 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Very Nice Work Missey!  I am happy to hear about your posting and certainly so does everyone else!  Generating business now has to be creative and active rain is one great tool we all leverage to increase bottom line numbers.  I love real estate and technology is making it easier for some of us and harder on others but the news is you have to take advantage of the new trends or you sink your ship :)  Thanks again for a great posting!  Tom Davis Realtor In Delaware

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1:37am • #92
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Kelly, no thank you for referring your sister to me. Now if her darn house would sell !!

Kim, glad it encouraged you.

Maria, thanks

Robert, that is a good word, persistent.

Kari, you will too, just keep it up.

James, fantastic, it is so nice to see Google love our activerain blogs.

Tom, thanks technology is a must in this day and age.

 

6:31am • #93
159,862 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Wow Missy! That is wonderful! I have gotten a couple leads off AR. Not alot yet, but I am just now hitting my blog stride a little...you shine the light for the rest of us! Way to go!
7:43am • #94
179,075 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Great post Missy. It most definitely works and with consistency it will come together for anyone who puts their heart into it. Thanks for sharing your successes. I too have had a good amount of new business as a result of my AR blog, as well as some of my other online activities. Keep up the good work!

9:02am • #95
258,368 Points 16 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router
Missy, WOW! I've got my "To Do" list from this wonderful post. I am building it and I know they will come. Thanks for the inspiration and your positive affirmation everywhere. I always see you and it is always so positive. No wonderful you have great success! Happy for you!
10:18am • #96

Great to see such awesome success, Missy! It's great what the power of blogging can do when harnessed properly. Well done!

Brian Wilson, Zolve.com 

Brian Wilson
12:04pm • #97
Outside Blog
I was one of those that asked about business coming from blogging and I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog. That is awesome!!!!!!
1:17pm • #98
405,894 Points 179 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
Maureen gave you a referral???....No fair! Where is mine????
1:34pm • #99
Okay congrats again on your blogging success....I always seem to get emails from consumers after I write a blog...hmmm,  all the more reason to keep blogging!  THEY ARE READING OUR BLOGS!!
2:00pm • #100
Missy, Awesome news. I wrote a parody about Localism. I believe in the network and the effectiveness of Active Rain. I just need to keep plugging. Thanks for an uplifting post. 
Blogger To Be Named Later
3:55pm • #101
Your record of referrals is just what we're all hoping for from our Active Rain participation.  May 2008 bring you more of the same!
5:06pm • #102
582,477 Points 95 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Vanessa, well it looks like you will soon dominate Williamson County !!

Ryan, good for you !

Jeanean, thanks for stopping by.

Brian, :)

Pam, I'm glad you did too, keep up the good work.

Rich, LOL

Naoma, yes they ARE reading.

Andrew, yes do it works.

Marsha, thanks and my best to you in 2008 !

5:15pm • #103
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Missy, great information. I have a couple of questions. How long did it take before you received some referrals? My second question is as a Mgr. for a title company I am hoping agents who are interested in Santa Barbara will contact me and I can direct referrals to local agents here, do you think that is feasible? See You In Escrow
7:12pm • #104
DEC
04
2007
582,477 Points 95 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router
Greg, about 6 months. Yes it is feasible, just don't advertise on AR, as it is frowned upon. Just write good posts and people with connect with you and then refer you. There are lots of CA bloggers.
3:53am • #105
6 Featured Posts

Missy - Congratulations on all those wonderful leads.  You certainly know what you're doing on Localism!

7:30am • #106
3 Featured Posts

It is so important for people to see that AR works!  I have had many successes due to AR and blogging.  It is th way to be heard!

R O
2:47pm • #107
307,155 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog

So Missy, how do you get all of those little baloons to show up everywhere?????

3:55pm • #108
DEC
05
2007
582,477 Points 95 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Irene, I rarely post on localism, I need to do more.

Ray, thanks for stopping by.

Teri, go to snap.com and follow the directions, it is easy.

5:47am • #109
110,262 Points
Studio Neon Animated  Missy, have a wonderful birthday!
6:01am • #110
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Thanks Linda, I appreciate it. How did all these AR folks figure this out. I certaintly don't announce that event. I stopped counting 10 years ago.
6:05am • #111
110,262 Points
I think it's a little thing called Facebook! LOL
6:11am • #112
Thank you!! I need to blog more....
6:14am • #113
105,775 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy, I'm glad that it's Raining business on you!  Congratulations!!!
9:25am • #114
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Linda, the video was great, thanks

Penny, keep it up.

Gena, with an E. Thank you so much, how thoughtful, I appreciate this. ( Ann LOL )

1:40pm • #116
Congrats!  Keep up the good work.  More will follow.
7:16pm • #117
Congrats!  Keep up the good work.  More will follow.
7:18pm • #118

Missy,

Congratulations on all those leads! Looks like you will have to start hiring some more buyers agents if this keeps up. Also, Martin Bouma may have to start looking over his shoulder and take notice that someone is revving their engines and getting ready to take off. Keep up the good work and I will be contacting you about that lead generation system soon.

11:53pm • #119
DEC
06
2007
195,145 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy:  You are such an inspiration. I have not begun receiving those type of contacts...but I'm ready! ANY ADVICE for your younger (in AR time) sister?? :-)
11:06am • #120
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Alayna, thanks, best of success to you in 2008.

John, thanks I love my Tiger Leads. I really like Martin, he is a very good agent, very professional and I enjoy his buyer agents selling my listings.

Elizabeth, keep posting, read some of the posts on SEO, and start to apply them. I had lots of help from Karen George when I first started posting here.

2:19pm • #121
DEC
07
2007

 

Missy, you are an inspiration, we all hope it is contagious., ja, ja, ja.  Lupe

 

12:29am • #122
139,910 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy - You are indeed an inspiration. I love your upbeat, positive attitude. May more of it rub off on us all.
8:42am • #123
582,477 Points 95 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Lupe, I hope so.

Tom, thanks and I appreciate your recommending Dip. Wow, great book and very helpful in my situation. Still weighing my options.

2:51pm • #124
224,760 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
This is awesome and just the way we all want it to be.  Glad to see the success.
7:53pm • #125
582,477 Points 95 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router
Diane, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
8:45pm • #126
139,910 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Missy - I'm so glad you read The Dip and found it useful.What a great little book!
10:27pm • #127
DEC
11
2007
Localism Sponsor
I have to agree Active Rain has helped my business a lot.
4:01pm • #128
JUL
13
177,494 Points 6 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

This is the type of encouragement that we all need, especially now that things have soured in the market a bit. I'm encouraged to continue this thing for as long as it takes. Thanks!

10:07am • #129
SEP
12
161,118 Points 11 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Wow - you wrote this back in 2007 and it is still going like the Energizer Bunny!  Missy, you are a poster girl for AR success!

Tina in Virginia

10:02am • #130

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