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So Why Are You on ActiveRain?

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina

I don't want to freak out anybody who actually thinks I'm somewhat sane, but I talk to voices that wouldn't be construed as "normal" every now and again.  One of those voices posed the question that is the title of this post ... I figure I should answer honestly.

You can't garner any monetary benefit from commenting or posting these days so what's the point?  You are no longer in the biz? 

Fair question.  I didn't garner any monetary benefit from meeting Jennifer Monroe here (on AR) or relocating to Charlotte because I kind of knew Debe Maxwell and that was a resource that made my life easier.  Yet, I met the love of my life and I live in a place that is pretty damn cool.  Funny how "Life" works out.  Even funnier that the life that worked out was due to this place.

Is it the points?  The ego?  The comments?  What?

Anybody who knows me knows it is not the points.  The ego, well, I'm probably guilty as charged on most accounts with that one.  Comments?  Shoot, I'm not and will never be prolific.  I'm no Lance Winslow.  I'm not here for that.  How about that I just enjoy the conversation?  Is that good enough??

Doesn't make sense.  You spend time here ... still ... and you can't legally make a profit in any way from it?  I'd love to sit back and think you were "that guy" who didn't care about such things but I know you aren't.  You have stressed in the past with finances.  You aren't now.  Congrats! 

My Third Family.

What?

Sardi's, Etzel's, and AR.  My Third ...

.... Family?

Exactly.  It's that type of thing.  I met my fiance here and live with her and I now live in an area of Charlotte because I decided to take someone at their blogging voice and they turned out to be absolutely wonderful.

So Why Are You Here?

AR is Family to me.  I caught them at the right time and they knew me at the wrong place.  Even still, I kind of smile still today. 

And that's why I'm on Active Rain ... it helps me smile.  My Third Family ...

 

Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Shhhhh, don't tell anyone I said this.

AR is my family too.  I don't number them the way you did.... I have my family (husband, children (two and four legged ones), parents, brother and then my extended family.... AR, in laws, cousins, aunts, uncles.   While I am not closer to anyone in the rain than those I have shared a roof with.... I am closer to some of them than many I share a blood line with.

I get so many great things here.  Information, a place to vent, tech stuff (even some I really don't understand, but I did what they said and people called :)  ) And one of these day I'm gonna get your phone number so I can say hi in person.  Aren't I???

 

 

 

Apr 07, 2012 05:24 AM
Anne M. Costello
Weidel Realtors - Yardley, PA

Jason: I came for the knowledge, but stayed for the friendships, encouragement, love, laughter, joy, sorrow, fun, whimsy...sounds like a family to me. 

Apr 07, 2012 05:31 AM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Now I know who Lance Winslow is. Glad to hear that AR was somehow instrumental in making your life great. 

Apr 07, 2012 07:11 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Jason & Jennifer....it's true A/R is like a family......I've met (via online) some great friends on this site and really enjoy following their blogs.  So happy you found each other here.....it's funny how things happen......fate, destiny.....does it even matter???  Enjoy Charlotte.....it's such beautiful country.

Apr 07, 2012 07:43 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Jason, I really enjoy being part of your family.   And, gosh, it would be nice to meet you since we are together a lot. 

I know that you speak from the heart as I try to....and that is the best part about family.

Have a great Easter, dude.

Apr 07, 2012 08:17 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

J, the AR community is pretty cool, excluding some of the cliques. I've made a lot of comments and some "blogs," but being able to get to know some of the peeps here a little more than just in text is awesome.

Korn - All in the Family (Rated R song, not for everyone)

Apr 07, 2012 08:54 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

AR is fun and I've met a lot of great agents from around the country.  The blogging is like a virtual business card and it does help boost my connections with buyers and sellers.

Apr 07, 2012 08:55 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

fghe rsdf - You may have said it best.  Prick.

Apr 07, 2012 11:59 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

It is an addition of sorts.  I love reading and learning, and I've met some great people as well. Happy Easter to you and yours!

Apr 07, 2012 12:28 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Lots of connections of varous types have been made on Active Rain.. Is is a great family... I enjoy meeting folks on line and sometimes in person too!  Happy easter.

Apr 07, 2012 12:36 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Jason, AR is definitely family and also addicting! We all share the camaraderie of our experiences here in the Rain and you just have to be here to understand it.

Sharon

Apr 07, 2012 12:52 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Jason - There are friends to be had on Active Rain?  Who knew?  Seriously, AR is amazing for other than business reasons.

Apr 07, 2012 01:36 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Jason, great thought - third family. A place where I can meet virtual friends and open my heart as well as seek some advice from them.

Just can't describe in words what AR is to me...

Apr 07, 2012 02:22 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Jason

Just wanted to wish a wonderful Easter filled with joy and bliss. Being Greek Orthodox, I get to celebrate it again next Sunday which is Greek Easter. If you wonder why, check out my blog today with the reason why. για την υγεία σας "to your health" cvc

Apr 08, 2012 04:17 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Jason,

Fernando #7 said it all!

I agree with every one except the ad #47.

One thing you missed is how much better you photograph with Jennifer beside you.

Bill

8>))

 

Apr 09, 2012 01:55 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Jason

I am glad I came back here and reread all. I can close my eyes, envision myself on a beach, umbrella drink in hand, not a care in the world. Upon opening my eyes, reality, the bull it is, steams over me. Where's the next buck coming from, who will be that next deal?

Strange how reading someone else's simply words can sooth one's anxiety. I am closing my eyes again, ordering a second umbrella, one for both eyes. I just ordered one for you too, cheers cvc

Apr 09, 2012 06:26 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Jason - Glad I found this one I seem to be running a little behind in the Rain today.  Congrats on the Golden Star.... Great post and well deserved Feature my friend!

Apr 11, 2012 01:07 PM
Andre R. Aragon
Greater Tampa Real Estate Photographer - Tampa, FL
Real Estate Photographer

Looks like you finally figured out how to get featured Sardi ;)

Or should I call you Bro?

Congrats on the good luck and good life!

Apr 16, 2012 05:20 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You know what's cool, Jason?  Reading your comments, I've met several of your commenters and had it not been for AR, would never have ever had any of them in my life!  Points don't matter, business does but, relationships are so important here--who would I have dined with tonight?!

Love you and Jen and am SOOO glad you two are here...and glad you're HAPPY here, just as I knew you would be! :-)

Apr 28, 2012 11:30 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

And, gosh how I love seeing that Charlotte, NC 28204 under your name now!!

Apr 28, 2012 11:31 AM