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Active|Rain Works! I am on my 4th Rainy Deal!

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Real Estate Agent

Do you have any Rainy Deals working during this Holiday Season?  I am on my fourth Rainy Deal.  Listen to this!  I was on the floor yesterday when the phone rang, and a man from Syracuse New York asked for me.  He  Googled Real Estate Agents in Quakertown Pennsylvania, USA, and he found my Active|Rain Profile.  He also found my Active Rain Blog.  He looked through my blog, and found a listing of mine that is now for rent.  He asked to see it, as he would be in Pennsylvania for Christmas.  I actually met him and his family today.  He has already sold his house, and it settles in early February.  He only wants to rent, so he can be near his daughter and his family.

Today, as I met them at the rental, the daughter said, " YOU LOOK JUST LIKE YOUR PICTURE"  HOWEVER YOUR PROFILE PICTURE ON LINE HAS A FRAME AROUND IT SAYING HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  I SEE YOU ARE AN EAGLE SCOUT!"

Wow! How impressive.  These folks had just driven 6 hours to get to see me, and they have already researched me and my listing!  HOW COOL IS THIS?  Active|Rain Really does work.

I already have had a New Listing directly from Active|Rain, which I now have under contract;  I also have a closed listing, and a closed sale to a buyer as a result of Active|Rain.  Now I have a rental as well.

How many Rainy Deals have you had?

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Comments (41)

D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Dallas Chambers:

You go Donald!  I have not had any deals from AR yet, but I'm looking for one.

Thanks Dallas Chambers.  I am sure it will happen for you as well.  Keep Blogging and Merry Christmas!

Don

Dec 23, 2007 11:28 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Natalie Langford, QSC, Frederick County Realtor:

Donald, I love your continued success and your stories.  I've just gotten my first Point2Agent listing appt because of the work I've done on the Internet, my website, etc.  I think an AR referral could be just around the corner...I'll be sure to share with you when it does happen.

Natalie.  I look forward to hearing from you when it does, and I know it won't be far into the future.  Good luck with your blogs.  Merry Christmas!

Don

Dec 23, 2007 11:29 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Gary Bland:

I really like the free exposure with Realtors on Active Rain.  It works and you never know!

YOu are right Gary Bland!  I wish you luck with your blog as well.  Merry Christmas!

Don

Dec 23, 2007 11:30 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Leslie Bloss:

Hi Donald,

Well, it is raining here in Seattle but not deals!  That was a play on your words.  Actually, I have some buyers that are actively looking--which is very good in this market.  Congratulations on your A/R success!

THanks Leslie Bloss.  I am sure it will happen for you.  I can't wait to hear all about your success.  Merry Christmas!

Don

Dec 23, 2007 11:31 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Richmond BC Real Estate James Wong Richmond BC:

Congratulation Don. AR works and blogging in AR is like planting seeds. Wishing you great success for 2008!

Thanks James.  Good luck to you as well in 2008.  Merry Christmas!

Don

Dec 23, 2007 11:33 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Terry Westbrook, Realtor(R) Ada/Cascade, MI:

Merry Christmas to you. What a nice way to finish the year.

Thanks Terry Westbrook.  Good luck and Merry Christmas as well to you and your family

Don

Dec 23, 2007 11:34 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Joan Snodgrass:

Yes Don, AR really does work for us.  I've had 4 sales this year since joining last New Year's Day.  Mine seemed to come from Localism posts.  Rain on all of us 2008!

That is interesting Joan.  I am glad to see that the Localism posts are working for you .  Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2007 11:35 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Jason Smith Iowa Homes, Acreages, Farms and Land:

3 closed, 3 listed and countless buyers that have not pulled the trigger yet. 

Wow Jason Smith.  Congratulations on your success.  I am sure you will turn those countless buyers into closed deals in the near future. Thanks

Don

Dec 23, 2007 11:36 AM
Karen Hurst
RICOASTALLIVING.COM - Warwick, RI
Rhode Island Waterfront!

Don,

Great work! I actually had an Asset Management Company find me from AR and that's good news for me:) Happy Holidays (btw, are you anywhere near Bethlehem?)

Dec 24, 2007 03:01 AM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Good work.  Hope that works in California...hahaha...
Dec 24, 2007 04:51 AM
Renee Parker
Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood - Lansing, MI
Lansing Realtor
High Five and Merry Christmas to  you!  This is great site for Realtors!  Aren't we lucky? 
Dec 24, 2007 05:00 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Donald, this is great. My son is an eagle scout, and that's something that people admire and understand. AR does work and that's why we do what we do and spend the time that we spend blogging, associating, visiting, playing, etc. on Active Rain. Have a Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2007 09:10 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578

Donald, this is great. My son is an eagle scout, and that's something that people admire and understand. AR does work and that's why we do what we do and spend the time that we spend blogging, associating, visiting, playing, etc. on Active Rain. Have a Merry Christmas!

 

12/24/2007 by Teri Ellis, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, Realtor Broker Associate, Mesa, AZ Real Estate Delete Report as Spam


Hey Teri.  I am also proud of My Eagle Scout.  He was here with his wife today for Christmas!  Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Dec 25, 2007 01:37 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578

High Five and Merry Christmas to  you!  This is great site for Realtors!  Aren't we lucky? 

12/24/2007 by Renee Parker, Grand Haven Michigan Realtor

 

Hey Renee from Michigan.  I bet you have had a white Christmas.  Thanks for the High 5~ Don

Dec 25, 2007 01:38 AM
Rosemary Brooks
BMC Real Estate - 209-910-3706 - Stockton, CA
The Mother & Daughter Realty Team
Merry Christmas to you and your family and may 2008 be prosperous, happy, healthy and successful in all ways.
Dec 25, 2007 05:15 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate
Don - Congrats on your work. I Have gotten 5 listings myself since July. One of them is closing this Thursday, one is closing in January and the other 3 are still on the market. Hope you had a great Christmas.
Dec 25, 2007 12:35 PM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate:

Don - Congrats on your work. I Have gotten 5 listings myself since July. One of them is closing this Thursday, one is closing in January and the other 3 are still on the market. Hope you had a great Christmas.

Thanks Bill.  COngratulations to you and your success here on Active Rain.  Happy New Year!

Don

Dec 25, 2007 09:52 PM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282:

Merry Christmas to you and your family and may 2008 be prosperous, happy, healthy and successful in all ways.

THanks Rosemary.  Same wishes to you as well.  Happy New Year!

Dec 25, 2007 09:53 PM
Michael Eisenberg
eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Real Estate Guy
Congrats to you, no AR deals yet but I have 2 out of town clients coming in January from the rain
Dec 28, 2007 01:02 PM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578

Good for you Michael Eisenberg.  I am sure you will do well with them.  Good luck

Don

Dec 28, 2007 01:07 PM