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Active Rain Success Story- First Time Home Buyers Found Me

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Here's the story.

First time home buyers used the net to find someone to help them.

I was a first time blogger.

I had posted new home buying tips on Active Rain.

They found me ... I give them advice about establishing credit.

They followed that advice and last night we went into contract.

They couldn't be more excited that they now own a home.

It was a first for both of us- each using the internet...

Each of us happy as can be that we'd found just the right place.

That's my favorite thing- seeing the joy of people who feel the rush of owning their first home.

Thank you Active Rain!

I know there are many agents who could have helped my client. And... it may be selfish of me- but I just love being able to be a part of their experience. It's why I love this job.

Posted by Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor® 480.292.0600 on 02/21/2008 08:42 PM

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Originally posted at: Arizona Real Estate Specialists: Active Rain Success Story- First Time Home Buyers Found Me

29 Comments on Active Rain Success Story- First Time Home Buyers Found Me

FEB

2008

Chuck, congratulations! I just had someone contact me from one of my AR posts. We're now under contract for a new construction home. It is exciting to get those leads from blogging on AR.

Hey Chuck seems to be the day for success stories. Congratulations. I think I saw 3 other success stories today. It (Active) Raining on those who blog.

Judi... this is new construction as well. Hey... I used to live in San Antonio... I love it there and think fondly back on those years.

Thomas- This is my THIRD Active Rain success story in the past two weeks. I feel like I've reached a tipping point and I guess I'm not alone in that.

Good for you. Thanks for sharing.

Is it possible? Kenneth Cole just responded to my blog? I love your shoes, man. (OK... I bet Kenneth has heard that a billion times.)

That is great that you have had success and with new home buyers they always give you a good feeling.

Chuck, if you ever come back to San Antonio for a visit let me know -- I know where some of the best Mexican Food Restaurants are!

Joey- it's funny how the first time investment buyer can get giddy as well.

Judi- There's a Mexican food place in the Mercado that has the best fajitas ever- "La Margarita" ... though I hear the locals go to "Pico de Gallo", which I haven't tried. Know any others?

Chuck, I know several. I've always loved La Margarita and Mi Tierra both in the Mercado on Produce Row. Pico de Gallo is good too -- all owned by the same family. I love El Chaparral in Helotes too -- it's always crowded so you have to get there early. Another one I always enjoy is Arturo El Jarro 281 & Bitters Rd. Another place that's always crowded -- locals go to El Chaparral and El Jarro's as well as Pico de Gallo.

Congrats on the ActiveRain hat-trick, Chuck! Many of us have found that by writing with the consumer in mind, the search engines will point the way back to us. Blogging really does work!

Judi- OK... I'm going to need at least a week. Can you find me a time share? :-)

John- I just *hoped* that it would work. Seeing that it *does* work is very comforting.

Chuck, how about a second home -- very affordable here in San Antonio! :)

Judi- you're an awesome salesperson... sure... I'll take two!

Wow, congrats on that. That's definitely the "fruit" of your labor and something I am making my goal for this year. Hopefully I'll do it before 40,000+ points! Man, I was hoping you would only have less than 10,000...now I have to pick up the blogging efforts!

Congratulations! I still have not even had an inquiry as a result of rain, but, I can hope.

Edward- there may be a connection between points and contacts. The more you write the more you rise in the search engines. Also- it's good to be very specific about the unique things you bring to real estate. Still... this contact came from one of my very first posts.

Gayle- it'll happen... just keep plugging away at it.

Chuck, I lived in Scottsdale for 7 wonderful years! I loved it there and still have good friends there.

Judi- There does seem to be a pipeline between our two metropoli (is that a word?) ... stop by if you're ever in town.

FEB

2008

Chuck, congratulations on a great success story! Very simply and eloquently told. Glad to hear that things are working so well and to see your continued contributions of your success stories to the Active Rain Block Party.

Chuck that is great!! I can't wait to get a lead one day from Active Rain! It's good to read these success stories because you know it's possible to get leads through blogging online. Good job!!

Brian- I'm noticing a lot more activity in the marketplace... I'm wondering if we're at a tipping point.

Patricia- It'll happen!

Chuck,

Congrats on the AR Lead! I have recieved a few of my own and it really solidifies the power of the NET!

John- It's nice to know that this is more than just an exercise in typing into a distant void... that people are actually reading and contacting us.

FEB

2008

You are welcome Chuck!! But really, we should be thanking you. Without you putting in the time and effort, I can almost guarantee that no one would be contacting you through ActiveRain.

Congratulations!

Bob- at the risk of playing congratulatory ping pong I'd like to thank you for personally for dropping in and thanking me; as you can see, I very much enjoy the success I'm having in large part due to this great medium your company has provided.

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