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Active Rain's a Master Class -- Who Are Your Instructors?

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President

Have you ever been to a Master Class? 

Cello playerDuring my Thanksgiving trip to Florida, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit in the audience during a Master Class given at Lynn University Conservatory of Music by world-renowed cellist Orlando Cole.  Watching this amazing 100 year old virtuoso instruct seven students 1/5 his age on the finer points of their beautiful cello performances was mesmerizing and awe-inspiring.  At his advanced age, Mr. Cole truly remains a master of his art with a fine attention to detail and discerning ear for musical prowess.

 

 

 

Wikipedia defines a master class as a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline -- usually music, but also painting, drama, or any of the arts.

 

As Realtors, real estate is our discipline.

We should all be lifelong students of our craft, constantly striving to improve ourselves, our business, and our service to our clients.

Active Rain provides the opportunity to daily immerse ourselves in a Master Class on real estate.

 

This post honors some of those that I look up to as Masters in this class that we call Active Rain.

 

Blogging for Business

Master Lenn

 

Lenn Harley surely tops the list.  Not only has she reached the highest peaks of Active Rain blogging, she constantly posts hardcore real estate information, discusses business blogging and posts about her success.  There's always something to learn when you read one of Lenn's posts.

 

Blogging about the Business

Master Bryant

 

Joining Lenn in the Platinum Star Hall of Fame is Bryant Tutas, commonly known as Broker Bryant (or just BB).  Bryant regularly contributes to the community by unselfishly instructing Realtors around the country on his business practices drawing upon his years of experience as a successful listing broker in Florida.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working Expired Listings

Master & Mrs. Gasset

 

 

Bryant writes about expired listings and provided his letter in one of his posts.  Nestor & Katerina Gasset have tirelessly informed the Active Rain network about marketing for and obtaining expired listings.  Their posts and systems have inspired and helped many a member.

 

 

 

Active Rain Internal Workings

Master Brad

If you want to learn how to use all the tools that Active Rain offers whether it's spicing up your profile, adding video, marketing your blog, or just about anything else, look no further than Brad Andersohn, who's always there with helpful advice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHO ARE YOUR ACTIVE RAIN MASTER CLASS INSTRUCTORS?

Comments (38)

Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

SALLY:  Thanks for your comment.  The community is chock full of gracious mentors who are always as willing to give as we are to receive instruction. 

Dec 03, 2007 01:29 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

BRYANT:  Thanks for stopping by.  Better be careful -- too many brownies and Blogging Bertha is going to bust out of her britches!

Dec 03, 2007 01:31 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
DEE DEE:  Lola's another excellent blogger and mentor.  Thanks for adding to the list with your comment.
Dec 03, 2007 01:31 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

JENNIFER:  I'd love to see some of your artwork.  If it's as creative as your prose and poetry, I'm sure I'd enjoy it.  My mother teaches art and art history to elementary school kids in her self-created curriculum.  Take a look at her website at www.Art-Smart.us

All you have to do is ask -- the masters here are more than willing to share.

Dec 03, 2007 01:34 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
JAMES:  Thanks for your comments.  I have definitely gotten back on track with blogging since returning from my Thanksgiving vacation.  And no chocolate brownies for me -- got to watch the weight during this holiday season.
Dec 03, 2007 01:36 AM
Josette Skilling
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Bethesda, MD

I think you need a masters section for SEO and Karen George is pretty darn good there.  How about mortgage folks and Brian Brady knows his stuff.  Mortgage fraud Ed R. 

I want to start getting CE credit for my time here!!

Dec 03, 2007 01:36 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

KATHY:  Welcome back from your Hawaii vacation.  You've got a great list of master mentors there, most of whom I consider teachers too, a few that I don't recognize and must check out.  UNSELFISH is the key point -- they all are.  They are successful and willingly share their success secrets to help bring everyone up.  Thanks for your comments.

Dec 03, 2007 01:38 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

BONNIE:  Thanks for your comments.  You are right -- I learn something from just about every post I read.  The ones that I've mentioned have been consistently excellent in their instruction.

Dec 03, 2007 01:40 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

KRIS:  Your comment is so true.  It has been a great year.  I started on Active Rain in late June and have been blogging outside since March.  Ready to hit 2008 and make use of all the new knowledge and friendships!

 

Dec 03, 2007 01:41 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

KAREN:  Thanks for your comments.  The collective efforts make every day spent in the Rain a worthwhile endeavor.

Dec 03, 2007 01:42 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

JULIE:  Thanks for your comments.  So many around us here do go the extra mile and I probably could have added another dozen to my list but wanted to keep the post relatively short.  I hope you have a wonderful day too.

Dec 03, 2007 01:44 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

JOSETTE:  You are right -- SEO and Karen George are synonymous!  Brian Brady and Ed R. are certainly worthy additions to the list.

Speaking of CE credit -- I actually suggested a form of this to Bob Stewart a few weeks ago -- the possibility of using the Active Rain forum to offer CE classes.

Dec 03, 2007 01:46 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Well, Brian - you would actually be on my list.  You know how I feel about your market studies...

I would have to include Brad Carroll - he doesn't post often, but when he does...  VERY easy how-to's on SEO.  

Dec 03, 2007 10:35 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
MARGARET:  That's very kind of you to include me on your list, though I feel like I've got quite a climb ahead of me before I'd consider myself to have reached that peak.  Brad Carroll is another blogger that I subscribed to very early on and I do wish he posted more often.
Dec 03, 2007 10:51 PM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Brian,  besides some already mentioned...Cheryl Johnson is a genious with photoshop and other techie stuff, the late Mike Stankewich's  photography blogs are awesome and timeless. Elizabeth Nieves is a master writer and communicator. I could go on forever..... What a great resource we have here!

Ginger

Dec 06, 2007 02:59 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
GINGER:  Thanks for adding to the list some additional master bloggers.  I honestly haven't read much by any of these writers and look forward to taking a peek.
Dec 06, 2007 11:38 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
Brian- I have no idea how I missed this post and another one! Thank you so much for putting me and Nestor in such awesome company with Bryant and Lenn and Brad. I love their posts and Brad is totally amazing when it comes to the internet and they all give tirelessly and unselfishly. I would add Sally to the list for her great use of photos and photoshop and her great posts for localism on Hawaii. I have seen any better than hers for that purpose. Katerina
Dec 09, 2007 04:42 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
KATERINA:  Thanks for your comments.  I'm glad you made it over here to the master class!  Sally does have a unique touch with her great Hawaii photos and her Localism posts.
Dec 09, 2007 09:25 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
Nice post. I have read posts from all the people you have mentioned.
Dec 09, 2007 09:45 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
GITA:  Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Dec 10, 2007 12:29 AM