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Ask an Ambassador: Is this is one of the best "support groups" around?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

If you follow my blog you know that this time last week I was preparing for a funeral of a 34 year family member.  It was an accident and it was totally heartbreaking.  And the fact that I had a featured post on the day of the funeral I found a certain amount of humor in.  I didn't have time to comment back and I really wasn't able to focus and it was a few days before I got around to even reading all the comments on the posts I tried to get out last week.

Then after the funeral I just left town for a night.  I really needed a break from everything and Donald graciously agreed and we went as previously planned for just a quick overnight get a way.  Well besides my iPhone I had some serious tech down time on Sunday and Monday last week.  ActiveRain just wasn't even on my radar or on my mind.

But when I plowed back in on Tuesday and and started to catch up and clean up my office (desk piled high) and catch up on email I was totally overwhelmed at the number of messages that came from my ActiveRain friends that I've never met and others that I have had the pleasure of meeting.

I'm not going to name names... for various reason... but some called, some sent texts, some emailed, some snail mailed cards... but I was truly overwhelmed by support.  One very sweet member listened to me on the phone for over an hour and a half.  I was so blessed to have many many people praying for my family.  Someone even mailed my Aunt a book to read to her young granddaughter about her daddy going to heaven.  At 9, loosing your daddy must be really awful and any comfort is welcomed.  I have started to cry again just thinking about all the wonderful support I received from you (all of you).

What do I want YOU to be able to take from this... well... when you are going through something that makes you loose focus on work and you need a swift kick in the rear to get back on track or when you go through a personal crisis and would like for hundreds of people to being praying to help get you through... ActiveRain is a community filled with support. 

If you think you need a better way to market your business or your listing... reach to this community and I promise you'll find help.  If you are frustrated with time managment ... we're here to offer suggestions.  Think you are ready to branch out and start your own firm because you're tired of doing what seems like all the work with no support and only a percentage of the money... plenty of us who have done that previously will offer a laundry list of advise for you to filter through.  Have a problem with corporate customer service from a giant and want to go on the attack to get their attention at the top... blog about it and ask for reblogs and tweets and this group will climb and board and help.  Death or illness in your family... don't be afraid to ask for prayers and warm fuzzy wishes.

I can't think of any more supportive place in the universe than right here among these hundreds of thousands of pages and frankly some of the smartest people in the real estate world. 

Don't be afraid to ask... we're all here to support you.

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Comments (10)

Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Tammy, I don't know of any better support Groups around than our Active Rain Community. They are Awesome!!!!

Aug 30, 2013 08:08 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Tammy, I can't think of a better place than ActiveRain for support! What an amazing group of people!

Aug 30, 2013 08:15 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Tammy- you couldn't have said it better.  So many of us haven't met in person, or even spoken over the phone and yet I count so many people here as friends.  I was unaware of your loss and am very sorry.  

Aug 30, 2013 09:06 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

So well said, Tammy. This is an amazing support group.  And, it's just a great place to go to get your mind off of things, too.

Aug 30, 2013 09:48 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

And that's why I will never leave Active Rain.  It's by far the best place for a Realtor® (and those like us) to be.  

I would clasify us as a Moderate Dysfunctional Family that love one another and will back you up in a fight, support you when you are hurting, cheer you on when you win, encourage you when your down and all the while educating you and enhancing your business...

No Better Place to Be!!

God Bless and know that you and your family had my prayers as well :)!!

Aug 30, 2013 10:27 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Tammy I'm glad to see you're back in the rain where we all love and care about you.  Again I'm so sorry your family has gone through this difficult time.  Blessings to you and your family.  Much love, Anna

Aug 30, 2013 10:44 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I missed the news of your loss. I'm sorry. I know there are no magic words that can be said to make it better. It is nice of you to write about how wonderful this community is. This post should get featured so that those that aren't aware of what a great membership we have, can see that.

Aug 30, 2013 11:37 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Tammy, boy ain't that the truth, you said it all! I am glad you are "back in the saddle", I am sure it is still tough though.

All one has to do is reach out, the members will do the rest.

Aug 30, 2013 11:14 PM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Tammy, what a wonderful sincere post. 

Aug 30, 2013 11:25 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Oh Jerry, you've done such wonderful things with the Facebook business page support... you can't say "they" you have to include yourself and say "we"

Wanda- for sure

Thank you Kathy- and mostly I was just absent for a few days, but then the universe knew I needed to be busy.

Debbie- and even the occasional vent when we've had one of those days.

Brenda- yes, many here are like family.

Thanks Anna

Debbie- I think lots of folks here think it's all business and for some perhaps it is, but they are missing out.

Andrea- typing it all out is great therapy too.

Thanks Chris.

Aug 31, 2013 01:23 AM