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400Th Blog. This has been quite ride in the Rain. As many of the members know this has been a wild ride

By Clint Mckie

Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

September 22, 2012 09:45 PM

400Th Blog. This has been quite ride in the Rain.

As many of the members know this has been a wild ride for Clint A. McKie and Desert Sun Inspections In Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220. With my four hundredth post I thought I would look at some of the most commented posts.

I remember when I first got started in the Active Rain Community. I was a “lot of timid” when I was getting ready to post about an inspection or anything in general.

I had thought's like “what if they don't like the post”. What if they are laughing at me behind my back?

I have had so much help in the Rain by the members who want to help you succeed.

If any one needs help in the Rain feel free to just call out in a post and ask for help.

Also I am now number Three in the state and I have 32 featured posts.

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Here are a few of the most favorite posts that did see a lot of comments. You may remember some of these. I still get comments from time to time from web surfers who liked the post.

This post is about repairs the seller did after the initial home inspection.

09/14/2012

This time a seller listened to me and the inspection report.

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his post is about venting for the attic that the builder did not install correctly.

08/31/2012

Why are the simplest things the hardest? Venting gone bad.

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This post is about a new home without any gutters on the home and a water catch all area.

07/18/2012

Do you feel that sinking feeling? You will over time.

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This post is about the home owner having buckets of water from a roof leak sitting in the garage as I got to the inspection. Most hits.

03/25/2012

The owner knew I was coming.

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This post is about guess what? HMMMM.....

01/10/2012

No room no problem, let's take a look at the attic.

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This post is about the way banks can use the buyers to their advantages. Second most hits.

12/29/2011

Is it greed, or is it just me.

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This post is about the title of the post. A client did try and bribe me.

09/04/2011

A client tried to bribe me.

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To date “A client tried to bribe me has been the number one commented on post for me. An impressive 208 in comments. I hope over time my posting has become a little better.

Have a great day in The Rain everyone.

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Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Clint, first congratulations - 400 posts is a lot of work! I think we all feel like you wondering if anyone will read our blog let alone comment. You've come a long way baby, lol. Not only do you write very informative blogs, you're so thoughtful - all reasons why you have such a huge following, myself included!

Sep 22, 2012 11:02 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Carl,

You have changed your picture. Good for you. Very good one to use. I like being in the Rain and have found a lot of friends here. Ones I would normally have not known about without the Rain.

Best wishes for a great weekend in the San Antonio area.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 22, 2012 11:04 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Kristine,

I really appreciate all the support. It's members like you that have propelled me further than I ever thought I would go.

Thank you so much for all the support over the past couple of years.

Have a very nice day in New Jersey.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 22, 2012 11:06 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Clint, look forward to many more posts from you! You have a unique way of expressing issues! Looking for 401, 501 and beyond. Enjoy your day!

Sep 22, 2012 11:19 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Wayne,

I try and keep it simple. Maybe sometimes a little too simple.

Some members might think I'm a redneck. LOl

Have a great Sunday in Fort Myers my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 22, 2012 11:41 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Funny how we feel about things when we get started, my how things change. :)

There are so many milestones and it can be helpful to look back at times to see what has worked in the past.

I appreciate seeing your posts here on a regular basis Clint, and look forward to many more posts and milestones!

Sep 23, 2012 12:31 AM

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Clint-congratulations on the milestone! You've obviously made a real commitment to grow your business and build up your referrals and of course teach the rest of us about construction & repairs.

Always a pleasure my friend! Adrian

Sep 23, 2012 01:40 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Clint, congratulations on your success, and enjoy reading your posts, and will continue to do so!

Sep 23, 2012 01:45 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Clint, Nice work getting to that 400th post! Hard to believe what was once intimidating becomes second nature :)

Sep 23, 2012 02:53 AM

Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Clint, you deserve alot of credit for hanging in there, getting the featured deserved posts and spreading your knowledge to all...congrats!!

Sep 23, 2012 07:14 AM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Thank you Tom.

There are still some times that I don't really have a clue as to what I'm going to post about.

Some days are far better posts than others. But I guess it like buying a news paper. Never know what's in it till you read it.

Have a good week ahead this week.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 23, 2012 06:25 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Adrian,

Thank you for the kind words.

What little bit I do know about construction I try and pass on within the Rain and it's members.

Glad to help my friend.

Have a good week in the Seattle area.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 23, 2012 06:31 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Joan,

It's funny how friendships are just found right in front of you when you least expect them.

Yours is one of them. Thank you for your continued support of my posts and informational writings.

Have a wonderful day in the Denver area today and this week.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 23, 2012 06:36 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Liz and Bill,

I was intimidated in the beginning. And still am a little now.

And with good cause. I don't know a member who likes to write a post and get one or two comments.

That's the worst feeling of all. Like no one wants to even read what you are posting about.

But 400 posts later and I'm not so worried any more. Post or comment. I will still be here.

Have a good day and week in Warren County Ohio.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 23, 2012 06:42 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Ginny,

I enjoy all the posting and then reading all the comments.

Also thank you for all the help over my time here in the Rain.

I really appreciate the help. Have a great week in North Kingstown.

All my best, Clint McKie

Sep 23, 2012 06:46 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Clint congrats on the milestone. I know there will be many more to come. Sorry I haven't been making any comments just haven't felt up to it.

Sep 23, 2012 07:02 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James.

No problem mt friend. Take your time and comment when you want to. Recover and do what you want at your own pace. Don't rush anything.

Get well so we can hit the links. :-)

Have a better day and week ahead my friend in Rogers.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 23, 2012 07:07 PM

Randy Ostrander

Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI

Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Good morning Clint and Congrat's on the milestone. I think I have read all those posts and am looking forward to the next 400.

Sep 23, 2012 07:45 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Randy,

And I thank you for being there for me when times looked really bad. :-)

Have a great day and week ahead in Big Rapids my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 23, 2012 09:24 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Congratulations on the milestone.Good luck .

Sep 24, 2012 11:42 PM

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