My 500th Blog on ActiveRain!

500TH500TH500TH Where has the time gone that this momentous moment has come so fast?  It seems like just yesterday that I joined ActiveRain!  I guess the topics I wrote about varied from showing homes, selling homes, buying homes, agency, contracts, ethics, Internet, closing techniques, home seller tips, Atlanta homes for sale, Atlanta luxury homes, localism and so much more!  So what did it get me?  Referrals, sales, the sale of my own personal home a few closed listings, and several referral checks!  If I were to put a dollar amount on the return?  Priceless!

Where SEO and search engine position are more static, real estate Blogging is much more fluid for gaining quick position on the Internet!  I really enjoy Blogging, and I love Active Rain!

Thank You!

 
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70 Comments on My 500th Blog on ActiveRain!

 

 

Jim, 500 POST, Yikes that is a lot of writing.  I have read many of your post and have always enjoyed them.  Congrats and here's to the next 500!

03/19/2008 09:59 PM by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)


Congratulations Jim!!!  500 POSTS!!!  WOW... what a milestone.   I remember you were one of the first people I met when I joined AR.  I'm hope you keep up the good work for another 500!!!  :-D

03/19/2008 10:03 PM by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty)


Wow! That is wonderful! Enjoyed meeting you in class!

Teresa Johnson & Associates; RE/MAX Greater; Serving the Metro Area of Atlanta,GA
(770) 888-0021; 
 TeresaJohnson@remax.net

03/19/2008 10:09 PM by The Teresa Johnson and Associates- The Johnson Team! (Solid Source Realty)


Congratulations Jim!  I have been here a little over a month and I am already 4th in my area and have gotten 4 contacts/leads all because of Active Rain and the positioning I get from it.  I love it!

03/19/2008 10:10 PM by Sara Homan (Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty Inc)


Congratulations, Jim!  You must have carpal tunnel syndrome after all that typing!  LOL  Looking forward to the next 500!

03/19/2008 10:25 PM by Carol Smith, ReMax Preferred, REALTOR®, Toledo, OH (www.calltoledohome.com)


Jim, 500 posts is quite the milestone.  You've been a major asset to this community... thanks for all your hard work!

03/19/2008 10:40 PM by Fairbanks Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton (Jesse & Kathy Clifton, REALTORS - 907.699.6024 - )


Sara Homan  Fantastic!  It really does not take long to get ahead wiht Blogging!

03/19/2008 10:45 PM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


WOW!!! Congrats!!! I can't imagine the hours involved!!! Inspiring!

03/19/2008 10:48 PM by Elaine A. Cook-Bellingham Real Estate (Connect Realty.com)


Jim -  you will have to tell us your secret!  I just haven't found enought hours in the day!  Congratulations to you and thanks for your contribution to Active Rain. 

03/19/2008 10:59 PM by Joan Whitebook, ABR, e-Pro, CEBA (Buyer's Option Realty Services)


Wow! Quite an accomplishment! It's nice to know you're getting a great return on your time investment :-)

03/20/2008 12:27 AM by Maple Valley WA Broker/Owner Colleen Fischesser 425-432-5400 (RE/MAX Select Real Estate)


Good JOb Jm, 500 is great, I just got to the featured agent for my city and it's great to get to these points. I am at 99 blogs and am going to write my 100th, it should be cool.

03/20/2008 12:59 AM by Spokane Real Estate - Ross Quintana (Team Quintana Real Estate - MJ McAdams Realty Lic#3015)


Jim, reaching 500 posts is a phenomenal milestone!   Thank YOU for all of the informative articles.  I've enjoyed reading you.

03/20/2008 05:09 AM by Kris Wales- Metro Detroit real estate agent-Chesterfield Twp-Macomb County MI (RE/MAX Advantage 1, Inc.)


Jim - You rock!  I am a faithful follower as I always find every post you write valuable to me!  Sometimes funny, but always valuable!  Don't slow down now!

03/20/2008 05:27 AM by Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR® (Circa Properties)


Jim, that's a whole heckuva lot of blogging.  Congratulations on making it that far with some great quality posts.  Next stop 1000?

03/20/2008 06:06 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Congratulations Jim, that is a lot of posts and hard work.

03/20/2008 06:10 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Congrats Jim! you have gotten lot's of practice huh? I'm on my way to 400 but not that fast:)

03/20/2008 06:37 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)


Now that's a milestone! Nice work partner!

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

03/20/2008 07:00 AM by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Agent for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Properties)


That IS a lot of typing Jim, and its the consistency that makes it work.  

03/20/2008 09:00 AM by Denver Real Estate, Highlands Ranch Real Estate, Steve Scheer (RE/MAX Masters, Inc.)


Jim:  Congratulations on 500!  You've written some outstanding posts and I look forward to 500 more.

03/20/2008 09:30 AM by Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor, North Georgia Blue Ridge Real Estate (Mountain Investments of North Georgia)


Thanks all!  I cannot answer all individually today I am swamped with things to do!  I did read each comment, and lets just say I am just warming up!  LOL!  I love you all, and I love Activerain.Com!

03/20/2008 09:47 AM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Congratulations, Jim.  Time does fly when you're having fun.  

03/20/2008 09:59 AM by Jan Wood, Realtor (R) - Nashville TN Real Estate (RE/MAX ELITE)


Wow Jim...you are the man! Are your fingers getting brusied?

03/20/2008 10:44 AM by Tina Maraj Shah Realtor (RE/MAX North Orange County)


Jim

  I'm impressed....that is alot of writting !

03/20/2008 10:56 AM by Silver Legacy Properties,Inc.


That is quite an accomplishment.  I only hope that I can come up with 500 hundred worthy things to write about!  All the Best!

Kathy Fisher Lexington TN Realtor

03/20/2008 03:10 PM by Kathy Fisher Lexington's ePRO RE/MAX Realtor (RE/MAX Unlimited)


Congrats Jim! Your fingers must hurt with all that typing.

03/20/2008 03:21 PM by Keith & Robin Perry - REALTOR® -West Metro Atlanta (Coldwell Banker)


Thanks to all for all the kind words! I appreaciate all the comments!  I have been in CE classes all day and I am whipped!  Ellen adn I wish you all a very Happy Easter!

03/20/2008 07:15 PM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Congrats on your 500th Blog!  It definitely encourages me to continue.  I just started a month ago.

03/20/2008 07:28 PM by D. Bass ~ Blog: Ask The Underwriter (Alpha Mortgage Training)


Congratulations!!  You are one of my AR models.

Let me know if you have any referrals for the southside of Atlanta, especially Henry County. And I'll do likewise.

03/20/2008 07:30 PM by Karen Luke --- Stockbridge -- McDonough Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty )


You are truly an icon here at Active Rain.  You are dedicated to filling this site with wonderful posts full of information that can be used by all.  Congratulations!!!!

03/20/2008 08:41 PM by Kay Van Kampen, Broker, Springfield Missouri Real Estate (RE/MAX Solutions)


 Kay Van Kampen, Broker, Springfield Missouri Real Estate  Thanks Kay!  I love Active Rain!  What a great place to share ideas, network, brainstorm and pick up great tips for real estate!

03/20/2008 10:23 PM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Susan Mangigian  Susan you are too kind!  Thanks!  I hope you hit the Lottery this weekend!  :)

03/20/2008 10:25 PM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Congrats and thanks for sharing. I have learned so much from you.

03/20/2008 10:42 PM by Michelle Maddox - Fayetteville Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams)


Congratulations!  That's quite a milestone.  'Always enjoy reading your words of wisdom.

03/21/2008 12:13 AM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)


Congratulations on your achievement. I have enjoyed reading your posts.Thanks for all your tips.Wish you good luck.

03/21/2008 05:52 AM by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors)


Jim,

 Congratulations from an old friend. Hope all is well! Keep in touch.

03/21/2008 08:18 AM by Judi Barr: The Woodlands,TX


Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR  Margaret!  Likewise on your Blogs! Excellent!  That is why I love AR!

03/21/2008 09:06 AM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Judi Barr: The Woodlands,TX Judi long time no see!  It must be almost 10 years!  Drop me a line from my contact info!  I would love to hear from you!

03/21/2008 09:09 AM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Jim,  Congratulations on 500.  I enjoy your posts very much - as a "newbie" they have helped me prepare my posts and I agree that blogging positions you quicker than SEO even though both are important,  Karen

03/21/2008 09:18 AM by Karen Kruschka - One of the most experienced agents in Northern Virginia (RE/MAX Allegiance)


500 - WOW!  That is alot of blogging!  I am not even half way there!  Something to shoot for!  Congrats on your milestone.

03/21/2008 09:53 AM by Naoma Doriguzzi -Wachovia Mortgage (Wachovia Mortgage, FSB)


500 posts.  Goodness.  You've been a busy Beaver. 

Now get back to work.

 

03/21/2008 05:02 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Hi Jim, you know I am celebrating with you.  Whew a lot of post.  But I know you were excellent in every single one.  Here's to the next 500.  You Go Boy!!!!!!!

03/21/2008 05:05 PM by Sonya Rosser (ERA Buckhead Realty)


Hi Jim - That's quite an accomplishment!! My fingers are tired just thinking about it. I don't get by here as often as I should...you're one of my favorite bloggers here on AR. When I first began dancing in the Rain you were an inspiration. You still are. I may not always comment, but I usually am reading you. Congratulations on your 500th post and your skinny fingers!  :-)

03/21/2008 06:30 PM by Linda Scanlan (The Real Estate Referral Company)


Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO

Jim - Wow! 500 - Contratulations - and Thank you for all your valuable contributions!

Best Wishes,

Kelsie

03/21/2008 07:19 PM by Kelsie Compton, Cary NC Real Estate (RE/MAX UNITED)


Linda Scanlan  Thanks!  I love AR...I need to concentrate on my spelling now!  LOL!

03/21/2008 07:22 PM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Jim, congrats on the 500 posting. I hope for you to reach 1000th soon. Happy Easter.

03/22/2008 10:01 AM by Frank Rubi Louisiana Real Estate-Homes for Sale (Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc.)


Congrats Jim on 500! I'm a regular reader of your blogs and I can easily see how you got to 500 (not easy for me of course) because you have great things to say!

03/22/2008 10:00 PM by LaNita Cates (REMAX of Joliet)


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