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Obsessed with Points

Okay, I am new to Active Rain. I joined two days ago. I was glad to find the Newbie Group so I can learn everything. I am already addicted to getting points. I have always been competitive by nature in everything, my passion for real estate, soccer, Virginia Tech Hokie football, you name it. Now, I am obsessed with being #1 in points. How could this be? I am always heard about Active Rain and knew it was important but I thought it was more for the real estate community of 20 and 30 year olds not a 41 year old mother of two:) Perhaps I am a new breed of Active Rain groupie? I read a blog the other day about someone gettting "knocked up" on Active Rain and I got excited. Alright, I need to get back to prospecting and previewing.

Posted by Tanya Johnson on 03/25/2008 08:03 AM

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13 Comments on Obsessed with Points

HI Tanya - I am also a 41 year old mother of two obsessed with points.

We should start a support group.

03/25/2008 08:09 AM

by Regina Brassil, ABR, e-Pro (True Real Estate)

Tanya...don't let the thrill of the points get to you....remember what you are really here for...business....Keep your eye on the prize!

The AR addiction can take over whatever else is important!Keep your focus!

Much success to you!

03/25/2008 08:11 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

What a great post ! Thanks for sharing this with us!

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03/25/2008 08:16 AM

by Insurance CEO (InsurancePricedRight.com)

Perfect. What will we call it? 41 and obsessed? Just kidding:)

03/25/2008 08:16 AM

by Tanya Johnson

Tanya, Welcome to Active Rain! You'll get over the obsession with points after a while, but it is what keeps you coming back in the beginning. Shortly you will find that there is Active Rain Life beyond the points. It's the information and sharing experiences that will keep you addicted to AR. Good Luck!

03/25/2008 08:24 AM

by Diane Lombardino (Bluffs Real Estate)

Diane said it well.

Welcome to AR. Have fun playing in the rain.

03/25/2008 08:28 AM

by Mark Hawley (Tarbell Realtors)

Tanya

Welcome! I am a newbie as well! People warned to be careful of the addiction to it, and i think i already am! haha! Best wishes to you!

Christina L. Moad

03/25/2008 09:15 AM

by Christina Moad Lago Vista Real Estate (RE/MAX Lago Area)

Welcome to the Rain and to the many "ADDICTS" of the Rain. I've only been in the Rain for a little bit myself and I am also very competitive and truly obsessed with being number #1. This is a good kind of addiction that I don't mind. You will enjoy the many friends you meet and the tips and suggestions that are out here for you to use.

03/25/2008 09:21 AM

by Tina Farinas REALTOR®, e-PRO (MagnumOne Realty)

Tanya,

To me the competition for being number one is just a great by-product of the information shared here in AR.

03/25/2008 10:31 AM

by Dan Brudnok - Realtor, e-PRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County RE Professional (Keller Williams - Exton - PA License Number #RS225179L )

Tanya, welcome to the Rain. Get your points the right way, and not like some who post nonsense just for the points.

03/25/2008 10:54 AM

by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A 1 Connection Realty, Inc.)

Points are fun aren't they? I enjoy them as much as I do the blogging and reading. It's tough to be competitive.

03/25/2008 12:37 PM

by Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision)

Welcome to Actice Rain Tanya - I'm guilty! The obsession has me too. However, The real 'point' of being here for me, is that points (commenting & posting) are relative to building my business and traffic to my site. Points represent all inpointing links to my site - gotta luv that SEO!

03/27/2008 10:32 AM

by Deborah Pearce - Living Spaces - Kelowna Home Staging & Interior Design (Living Spaces Interiors & Home Staging)

Welcome, I am totally with you...The obsession (addiction) has taken over...It is 11:44 and I am still on Active Rain instead of working...

03/27/2008 10:45 AM

by PATRICE BRICE (PB APPRAISALS)

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