Hi! Welcome to the site. I recommend that you read, read, read and then comment, comment, comment. There are so many different blogs to read. There are tons of topics out there from real estate, marketing, technology, seo, staging, mortgage, etc. It goes on and on. Find topics you like (in the groups) follow those for a little while, start to find certain writers you like. Comment on their posts. You'll start to get to know people and before you know it... you'll have figured out the benefits of the site. Also reciprocate your comments. Consider posting blogs with content for consumers. Those are included on localism.com. So you could write about your area or about things you know in real estate or related etc. Also check out Resources for the Active Rain Newbie.

Good luck!

Howdy Corey

Welcome to the Newbies group, glad you found us and the fun world of bloging and networking on Active Rain. There are a lot of very fine and helpful folks in the Newbies group.

Be sure to read the group gidlines.

Here a very good link to look at. Theres a lot of info there that will help you get started on AR.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/65489/ActiveRain-Community-Resources-Updated

Have a good one

Dale

Hi Corey!  Welcome to the Rain...it can be a little overwhelming at first, but if you have any questions, be sure to post them in the Newbies group and someone will be right along to help you out.  Also, be sure to check out the posts on the left sidebar of the Newbies group - there is some great information there to help you get started.  Enjoy!

Hi Corey, and welcome. I am fairly new myself and working to get a handle of this blogging. I have found everyone to be a great help, and extremely friendly. Of all the places I have joined, I have found Active Rain to be my favorite. Again, Welcome and have fun.

Well Happy blogging.  Welcome to A|R.  Look around!  you should like it here.  Not everyone likes being out in the rain!

Welcome to the club!

Welcome to Active Rain Corey! My advice is to read, read, read, and then comment and post. Happy blogging!

Hi Corey,

Welcome from a "Northern Neighbor". Congratulations on making it to the 2 year milestone as an agent. You've already surpassed 80% of those who were licensed at the same time as you....hang in there, it really gets fun between year 3 & 5!

 Enjoy the Ride!

Colleen "Fish"

www.ColleenFish.com           www.MapleValleyRealEstate.com

Serving South Seattle/South King County for 18 years!

Hi Corey, Welcome to this wonderful place called ActiveRain.  It is so great. I am new since 10/8/07.  There is so much here.  Spend time reading the blogs.  So much great knowledge here.  Write often yourself.  YOu did a great first blog. Best to you.

Hi Corey,

Welcome to the Rain! Congratulations of writing your first blog, reading and commenting on blogs is a great way to get to know some fantastic people. I look forward to seeing you around the rain. :)

Welcome to the active rain community, I didn't note my day of joining but just since the last 2 weeks I finally understand what all the fuss is about, this place is incredible and very addicting. Enjoy!

Corey, Welcome Aboard. Please post and comment when possible. It will make your Active Rain experience that much more pleasurable.

Wow you seem to have what it takes.  Congrats on being featured!  Enjoy your blogging and welcome to AR!

Welcome to the Rain Corey.  Lots of useful information and helpful people here.  Good Luck to you!

Welcome to Active Rain. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Hi there Corey, welcome aboard AR. I agree Honesty and Dedication are the only way to be. Lots of information, knowledge and great people here. Enjoy!

Corey:  Welcome to Active Rain.  You came to the right place and you will soon see why.  I can't begin to write about all that I've learned and the many great people I've met who have helped me along the way since I started using Active Rain in June.  It's an awesome website.  The greatest single piece of advice I was given is to be yourself.

Corey, welcome to the ActiveRain Newbie group.  This is a great place to network and meet people.  You will have the opportunity to get SEO for your website and get business from it.  Let us know how we can help you, just blog out any questions here and people will help answer it.  Best wishes!

Corey,

Good to have you join AR and start blogging. Welcome. AR is full of information and one of the better ways to get to it is click on the Search tab and type in what you are looking for. AR network can make a big positive impact on your marketing efforts.

Hi Corey - if you follow the link from Dale Baker you will learn plenty.  It looks like you have already been making great headway by joining groups and blogging.  Keep it up.

Welcome to ActiveRain Corey!  You'll find lots to learn here and many bloggers anxious to help.

Welcome to the world of Active Rain where the sun is ALWAYS SHINING!!  I hope you'll find good support and bottomless ideas you can use in your community, business and everyday life!  It's all on here...you've just begun!

hey Corey welcome to active Rain, read and you will learn.

Welcome Corey,

You will learn much here. You will spend loads of time here as well. Welcome and see you around..Sharon Harris Allquest Real Estate

Welcome Corey - ActiveRain is like no other network we have ever been a part of!! There is an endless amount of information at your finger tips. Everyone is extremely nice and always willing to lend some advice or tips! READ READ READ!!!! You will learn sooooo much. It may be a little overwhelming at first and maybe even a little addicting!! Enjoy and see you around the RAIN!!

Congratulations, Corey, on making two years!  That is an important accomplishment.  Hang in there!

Corey - Welcome to active|rain - you already have a plethora of good advice above. In addition You have made a good start by joining the newbies group to get pointers.

Here are a few more - use the search function to search out other groups that may interest you or provide an educational experience. There are groups full of freebies there are groups for those addicted to active|rain there are groups that are just for fun. There are groups about text messaging. The list is almost endless.

Check out the profile of some of the members who's posts you read that you like down the left side are the groups they belong to If you like their posts you may well like the groups they post to. There are all kinds of people here willing to share time, knowledge, and experience.

TO ENJOY YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO ITS FULLEST YOU HAVE TO PARTICIPATE

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS

IN RESPONSE:  I Want To Say "Thank You" to ALL of you that have been so kind to comment & advise.  I'm a sponge, so spill forth.  If there is one thing I've learned in this business, it's not necessarily what you know, but more importantly, who you know.  Next, I need to figure out how to block some "BLOG-TIME" into my schedule.  Happy Holidays!! 

Corey - blog time: Beware! That just might mean more time than you realize -- but that's after addiction!

Corey,

Good to see you here at AR. The network can make a huge difference for your business. It has plenty of tools to help members out, so jump right in and work into the flow of things. Welcome.

Welcome to the Rain Corey.  Lots of great people with great info here.  Good Luck to you!

Corey - how's it working out for you here at AR?  I'll see you around.

Georgina - So far, so good.  Thank you for asking.  I've attained top status in my town now.  We'll see where that gets me.  My wife & I were just in Kaua'i for awhile.  The energy of the island completely rejuvenated me.  It will be a regular destination, from here on out, 'til the end of this life.  If Maui is anything like Kaua'i, I am a wee bit jealous.  Anyways, see you around.

Maui No Ka Oi - that means Maui is da BEST!  You'll have to try it next time.

mahalo