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50,000 Points....Actually it is 50,022 Points. But who's counting? Thank you Active Rain!

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Real Estate Agent with Samson Properties SP98364271

                                          

                                                                 

 

After writing many blogs and responding to other people's blog,I've finally halfway to the century mark. I have 50,022 points. But It was a tough task for me. And I didn't get there alone. So I would like to thank first and first most the great and brilliant staff at Active Rain

  • Rich Jacobson
  • Jonathan Washburn
  • Bob Steward
  • Nicole Rae
  • Matt Heaton
  • Lydia Heaton
  • Ben Wiseley
  • Brad Andersohn ( Active Rain's newest member and Technology Guru )
  • And the rest of the Active Rain Staff

Thank you all very much. Active Rain is growing online Real Estate Network Behemoth Giant that is getting bigger and bigger.

I want to thank all of the smart and beautiful women in my life that I've met online on Active Rain. I have so many women. So if I left your name off,I still have love for you ( It's not what you are thinking )

Amber Steiner ( My first post that I responded to on Marketing with Power Part I-Great post ),Laurie Manny ( Thank you for your advice on SEO ),Renee Burrows ( Thank you for helping me with Localism ),Lenn Harley aka "The living legend. Great posts too many too name -Hard Core Real Talk Posts are must read for beginners even pros.,Patricia Kennedy ( Hometown Homie -Only two words that I can think of that started with the same letter - Thanks for your comments ),Collen Kulikowski,Margaret Rome,Margaret Woda -Re/Max Vision's Finest and True Professional indeed -Thank you for your comments on my posts,Sarah Cooper,Jo-Anne Smith,Donna Whitaker ( Fellow Exit Agent -How come I haven't seen you in the office lately? Oh yeah! I haven't been there myself lately. I just answered my own question ),Nancy Rivera,Kimberly Grant,Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper ( Definitely one of my favorite people here on Active Rain. I appreciate your comments on my posts. I am a definitely a big fan of your posts. Glad to have met you online. ),Rosemary Brooks-Mother and Daughter Team ( Short Sales Specialist ),Jennifer Fivesdal,Melissa Schneiders,Beth Bastian,Ava Lugg,Jane E.Haas,Erika Dewar,Endea Thibodeaux,Tish Shaftner,Cynthia Sloop,Vicky Poe,Noama Doriquzzi ( Thank you very much for saying you like my style of writing. I hope you still do. Im working on getting better ),Kelly Mcdonald,Elizabeth Ruzo,Darleen Mccluen (The nicest smile that I have seen ),Lola Audu,Teri Eckholm,Marcia Kitton -Exit Brooklyn (Where Brooklyn at?-LOL ),Monika McGillicuddy,Suzanne Sands-Somerset,Missy Caulk,Jennifer Chambers,Celeste"Sally"Cheeseman,Ilyce N.Powell ( Thanks for your comments on my Dementia post ),Audrey Hoffman -aka "The Young Barb Schwartz,Karen Yip,Sheryll White,Malika Cumbie,Darleen Wurth-One of Exit's Finest,Serena Brown,Shelly D.McDaniel -Exit Agent,Geneie McIntosh -Exit Agent,Tara Colquitt ( Looking forward to networking with you ),Katerina Gasset,Thesa Chambers,Karen Monsour -Exit Florida,Barbara Carter -Exit Agent ( Thanks again for your comments on Autism ) and Michelle Way.

There are more people but I can't name them all. Please don't be mad at me. I will include you when I receive my self-award sometime this year.

And now to recognize my brothers here that I have met on Active Rain. ( This should be quick )

Ralph Nudi -How I got over 600 comments on my blog post on AR in three days ( When are you going to show me how? ),Dan Allred,Timothy Schwartz,Bill Cherry,Tom Burris, Patrick Brady,Stephen Luckett,David Eisley,George Tallabas,Jason Sardi,Neal Bloom,Brad Andersohn-Great blogger/Technology Guru,Jeff"The FHA Expert"Belonger-You know mortgages very good,Brian Block -Hollywood Real Estate Agent,Ray Nellum ( Big brother Ray -Big fan of your posts ),James Downing ( Thanks for that e-mail this year to get me back into blogging again),Earl"The Pearl"Sorrells ( God bless you brother -Keep fighting. It is going to be alright ),Randy L.Prothero,Cedrick Reynolds-Keep praying for our business sir. God bless you,Jeff Rogers,Pickering Group,Donald Bradbury,Mike Jones,Derrick Lewis,The Daniel Hayes Team,Frank Bailey,Broker Bryant Tutas,Nestor Gasset,Bryce Dicks,Mark Organek,Bill Exeter,Esko Kiuru,Rick Cordero,Michael Hayden Blair,Jason Crouch -Stay strong my friend,Kevin McLaughin and James Brennan-1031 Expert. Hopefully we can meet up this summer.

 

I will like to include some of my favorite posts: Toooooo many to include but here are some of them ( Sorry I can't paste them )

How to keep customers for life through Marketing by Endea Thibodeaux

Know your Neighborhood - The Value of a Professional

Do you SEO? by Laurie Manny

Know the area by David Eisley

FSBO Survival Packet by Erika Dewar

Listing Homes for Sale -Five Part Series by Tony Marriott

Absorption Rate: What it is and Why you should know it by Rich Schiffer

Absorption Rate by Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper

Post your listings for free by Kelly McDonald

Real Estate Recruiting by Christine Forgione

Turn leads into Closed Sales by David Slavin

Free is the word.... Amazing are the sites... My gift to you by Jordan M.Mackey

Brand Yourself by Mike Jones

Key to Being a Successful Sales Person by George Souto

Questions and Answers about Escrow - Part 2 by Nicollette Ceballos

Active Rain REAL ESTATE EXPERT: Getting in the News by Ralph Roberts

Agents: Know Thy Neighborhood by Linda Davis

1031 Exchange Basics- FAQ by James Brennan

Are you violating the Realtor Code of Ethics when you list a Short Sale? A Rant by Lenn Harley

Realtor listing techniques - Let's throw it up against the wall and see if it sticks by Neal Bloom

Do you Niche in Expired Listings? Here are our best kept secrets by Nestor & Katerina Gasset

 

Well! I guess the party is over. At least for now. It is time to think of another blog to write. Let's see. How about "How to stop writing blogs everyday after 3:30 am in the morning?" I am thinking about it.

To receive your free list of "Houses for sale in Washington DC",please don't hesitate to give me a call. I can be reached at ( 202 ) 378-0283 ( Direct ) or ( 301 ) 560-6700 x1154 ( Office ). I can also be reached online at www.buyandsellnewhomes.com and www.freelistofhomesforsale.com/  Thank you very much. Looking forward to working with you and helping you make your home purchase or sale a stress free and very happy one. Have a great day. Lanre Folayan - Real Estate Professional with Exit Premier Realty. "Buy and sell a home in Washington,DC"

 

 

                                                                                                                                                             

 

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES
Margaret - LOL. You are too funny. But Margaret I still don't know how to do some things on here. I am not a tech person at all. I guess thats why they hired Brad. Thank you Margaret for writing great blogs-I gained some great knowledge by reading them. And thank you for helping me pass 50,000 points.
Apr 15, 2008 12:59 PM
Darleen McCullen
Raleigh, NC
Broker - Raleigh, NC Real Estate
Lanre ~ Congrats on reaching 50,000 + points. By the way, who are the kids in the photograph?
Apr 15, 2008 03:41 PM
Kimberly Grant
Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL
Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama

CONGRATS... CONGRATS.... CONGRATS....  Those points add up quickly.  I hope you keep up the good work. Here's to another 50K.

Apr 15, 2008 04:54 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Darleen- Thanks my good friend Darleen. I found that picture on Google. I have no idea who kids they are? But there are not mine? Thanks for your comments.

Kimberly- Thank you kimberly. Good to hear from you. I haven't read some of your posts in a while. You are also one of the people that helped me to pass 50,000 so I am adding you to my list. Thanks for your comments.

Apr 16, 2008 01:00 PM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS

Lanre, Great post! I was reading and reading, all the while thinking, I hope I make it on his "love list of women" someday, when THERE I WAS, lol...too cute. Thanks a bunch.  Great post. I enjoyed your post more than any I 've ever read. It must have taken you hours to compile the list and actually take the time to post al of that. You are such a nice, caring man, as expected!!!! Now, to get you to 100,000!!!!  I'll be happy to hit 30,000,lol...Congratulations friend!

Apr 17, 2008 12:12 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES
Liz- Love list of women -LOL. Hugh Hefner doesn't have nothing on me. You know that I am always checking you out woman. I can't wait for you to hit 30,000. But you need to join me in the Silver Club. Thanks for your nice comments as well. You are a very funny,nice and caring woman Elizabeth. Great post.
Apr 17, 2008 11:24 AM
James Downing - Metro DC Houses Team REALTORS®, CRS, GRI, ABR,MRP, MilRes
Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC
When Looking to Buy or Sell - Make the Right Move
great job and keep up the blogging!  Its a great way to stay connected and attract potential new clients.
Apr 17, 2008 01:12 PM
Matthew Zgonc
Aksland Real Estate - Modesto, CA
Realtor, CFS, CVS
Congrats on hitting that Milestone.  It is quite an accomplishment to get that high on Active Rain.
Apr 17, 2008 02:36 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

James- Thanks james. Good to hear from you bro. Thanks for your comments.

Matthew-Great accomplishment. Cant wait for another 50,000. Thanks for your comments Matthew.

Apr 18, 2008 03:00 PM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)
Lanre - I just came across this post - thanks for your kind words!
Apr 24, 2008 02:49 PM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS
Lanre, Just stopping in to say "hello"!!! Go get 'em tiger, lol...
Apr 24, 2008 03:44 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Jason- You are very welcome sir. Your friend might not be here but he is in a much better place than here. Thanks for your comments.

Elizabeth- Hello Liz. Good to hear from you. You must be closing over 5 million dollar deals this week.  Have a great weekend. Thanks for your comments.

Apr 25, 2008 12:28 PM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Lanre,  Congratulations on your 50,000 point milestone.  Great job.  I look forward to reading your posts.

 

Apr 26, 2008 08:10 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES
Gary- Thank you very much sir. I am back at work blogging. Thanks for stopping by.
Apr 26, 2008 05:09 PM
Kent Simpson
Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Is About People
Lanre - congratulations!  It still feels like a milestone to me (just a little while ago).  See you at 100k soon!
May 06, 2008 04:56 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Kent- It really does. I really appreciate that. I'll definitely see you at 100k soon. Thanks for your comments.

May 08, 2008 09:30 AM
Frank Bailey Sr.
Keller Williams Realty - Schertz, TX
Your retired Veteran, your Full-Time REALTOR

Congrats Lanre, you da man!!  Hope to congratulate you on your 100th soon!  Good to know you!

Frank Bailey

May 08, 2008 02:06 PM
Doug Fritchie
DOUG FRITCHIE-Silver Legacy Properties,Inc. - Portland, OR
Hey Lanre~ Go man go....50,000 and counting. I'm right behind you. I just passed 30,000
May 08, 2008 05:29 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Frank - Thank you sir. I am honored. I am looking forward to celebrating your milestone very soon. Thanks for your comments.

Silver Legacy Properties -You are very welcomed. Congratulations on passing 30,000. I know you are going to hit 50,000 very soon. Thanks for your comments.

May 15, 2008 02:08 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Frank - Thank you sir. I am honored. I am looking forward to celebrating your milestone very soon. Thanks for your comments.

Silver Legacy Properties -You are very welcomed. Congratulations on passing 30,000. I know you are going to hit 50,000 very soon. Thanks for your comments.

May 15, 2008 02:09 PM