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My 500th Blog on ActiveRain!

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!

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO on 03/19/2008 09:52 PM

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70 Comments on My 500th Blog on ActiveRain!

MAR

2008

Congratulations Jim, you forgot to mention carpal tunnel....that is a lot of posts.

Kansas City Real Estate, Overland Park Real Estate - Michael Pierce You are so totally right!

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!

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

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

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!

Hi Jim,

Congratulations, that's really awesome! :)

Celebrating in your success! Here's to another 500!

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

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

Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR Thanks Marchel

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant Thanks so much Kimberly! God Bless You!

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

Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate Thanks so much Suzanne!

Natalie Langford, Winchester, VA Real Estate Hey Natalie! Thanks so much!

Carol Smith, ReMax Preferred, REALTOR®, Toledo, OH Funny but true!

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

Congratulations, Jim...that's a lot of typing :)

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.

Jim - You are an ANIMAL!!!

MAR

2008

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

Now that's a milestone! Nice work partner!

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

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

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

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!

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

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

Jim, Congrats you creative guy!

Jim

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

D. Bass ~ Blog: Ask The Underwriter Keep it up, Blogging pays Big Dividends!

Karen Luke --- Stockbridge -- McDonough Real Estate Thanks Karen I will keep you in mind!

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!!!!

Way to go! Can't wait to read 501!

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!

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

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

Michelle Maddox - Fayetteville Real Estate Agent Thanks so much! I enjoy sharing!

MAR

2008

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

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

Jim,

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

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

GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES Thank you so much Gita!

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!

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

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

Karen Kruschka - One of the most experienced agents in Northern Virginia Thanks! I really feel that Blogging si what they used to refer to as "On the spot!"

Naoma Doriguzzi -Wachovia Mortgage Thanks so much! I think Wachovia is a great bank!

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

Now get back to work.

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!!!!!!!

Homefinders, Real Estate in MD & VA, Lenn Harley, Broker, New & Resale Homes LOL! All this and $2 will get me on METRO!

Sonya Rosser Thanks so much! It is!

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! :-)

Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO

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

Best Wishes,

Kelsie

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

Kelsie Compton, Cary NC Real Estate Thanks you are more than welcome!

MAR

2008

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

Frank Rubi Louisiana Real Estate-Homes for Sale Thanks Frank! I don't know if my fingers will last!

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!

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