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"

 

 

                                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 Mr "DC REAL ESTATE GUCCI MAN"

 

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

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2008
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Lanre, congratulations on this huge milestone.  I remember your post from a week or so ago about meeting a few new clients all while going out there talking to people going by in the neighborhood.  I started talking to people in public more because of that.  Great job!
2:29am • #1
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Mark - Thank you! Thank you sir. I really appreciate it. I had to re-edit this post because you helped me pass 50,000 points. I am hoping that I can do the same for you too. Thanks for your comments.

2:38am • #2
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Here's to your next 50,022, Lanre! 
May they be as sweet as the first!

2:41am • #3
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Lanre, you're welcome!  By the way, here is the post you did that I referenced:

Two potential buyers and a maybe a seller from Door knocking today! Oh! And a buyer from an e-mail

I was looking through my comments to find it.  Then figured out that it was your blog and I went there.

2:42am • #4
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Nancy - You are very welcome Nancy. By the way,I have re-edit the post to include your name of the people who helped me reach this milestone. You commented on my post "Sell this house. Would you? and I commented on your post "Over 30 visitors at my Open house. Sorry I forgot about that. Thanks for your comments.

Mark - I appreciate it. I definitely remembered now. Just commented on one of your posts on reaching 10,000. You are going to pass 50,000 in no time. Thanks for your comments.

2:53am • #5
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Lanre, Congratulations on hitting your milestone. I know that it take a lot of work and dedication to hit this plateau. Now you can join the bronze star group.
3:45am • #6

That is great Lanre on reaching your 50,000 mark.  I love active rain.  I know you will have much success in real estate and blogging!  Keep it up!

By the way, it is 4:50 am and I can't sleep right now because I am sick and the baby is kicking me.  So I know the feeling 

3:50am • #7
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Congratulations Lanre!  Your 50,022+ and growing points represents a commitment to constantly learn and share here on ActiveRain...Great Job!
3:57am • #8
Lanre: Thanks for the mention and I can't wait to network with you too! I think it would take me an entire day to thank everyone and I haven't even reached 30,000 points. Now I want to go and look up some of the people I never met. This site is so amazing. Talk soon!
4:47am • #9
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Lanre congrats!  Welcome to the bronze star family.  Mike said it best when he said that this signifies the commitment you have made to this industry and your profession and the efforts you put into being an  outstanding realtor.  Bravo!
4:59am • #10
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Congratulations on your 50,000 points Lanre...the next 50,000 will come much easier!;)
5:28am • #11
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Lanre, congratulations on hitting 50,000 points.  And thanks for mentioning me... Hollywood?  Waiting for my casting call!
5:43am • #12
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Hi Lanre,

Congratulations on your 50K! I'm thinking  next week you should be at 100K....;)

7:49am • #13
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Congratulations on achieving this milestone. Hope you have just as much fun achieving your next 50,000.
11:57am • #15
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Michael-Thanks. I feel good to be in the bronze group. Hopefully I am shooting for another 50,000 in hopefully six months or less. Thank you for your comments.

Naoma-Thank you! Thank you! Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Wish you much success as well in Mortgage Banking and Blogging. Thank you for your comments.

Deborah - I am beyond grateful to have discovered this site. I am still a Rookie so I have much to learn. Thank you very much for your comments.

Nannette-Thank you very much. It is an honor to become a member of the bronze family. Looking forward to continue contributing more blogs and posts on this site. Thank you for your comments.

BLR Guy - Thanks sir. I felt like this one took forever to come. But even though I have much improvement to do in blogging,I am getting better at it. Thanks for your comments.

Brian - I said Hollywood because I saw you on the Morning Show on Channel 9. Even though it wasn't long,I am sure more people who didn't know you then,know you now. Thanks for your comments.

Suzanne- LOL. You are funny. I wish I can hit that plateau next week. Thank you for helping me get there as well. I had to re-edit this post to add your name to the list. Thank you for your comments.

Renee- Thank you Renee. I appreciate it taking the time out to respond to my e-mail on help with Localism. Thanks again.

Derrick - How could I have forgotten you sir. You definitely helped me get there. Your name has been added to the list. Thank you for your comments.

 

 

5:56pm • #16
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Lanre- Congratulation on the milestone; the next 50,000 will happen much faster now that you are seasoned.  Great post and I love the picture you included.

It has been a pleasure getting to know you.

8:00pm • #17
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Jennifer - Thank you very much. Definitely a pleasure to getting to know you as well. Looking forward to reading and responding to many great posts from you. Thank you very much for your comments.

8:10pm • #18

Hi Lanre,  Congratulations on your great achievement.  I wasn't sure how to mark the blogs that I wanted to remember until after my first week.  Now I have them all bookmarked and saved.  I know I will look back and read and re-read them.  One day, I will be able to thank everyone as honorably as you have.  You are a great blogger!

Janie

8:50pm • #19
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Congratulations on your super achievement!
9:12pm • #20
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Howdy Lanre

Lanre Congratulations to ya

to ya for geting over the 50.000 mark.

Keep up all the hard work you have been doing.

Have a good one Dale

9:23pm • #21
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Janie - Thank you! Thank you! I am trying to become a great blogger. I had to go back and see most of the people who I have responded to their blogs and people who have responded to mine. I didn't get everybody but I know most of the people are on that list. When I give my next speech,you are definitely going to be included. Thanks for your comments.

Jim -Thank you sir. Thanks for helping me get pass 50,000.

Dale - Wow! This is nice. l really like the photo. Thanks for your comments Dale.

9:42pm • #22
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Lanre, Congratulations!!  You better give me 50,000 more.  I am always here for you and I am just a email, phone call, or twitter away.  Take care and thank you for the honorable mention.  I am not worthy.
10:09pm • #23
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Ray-LOL. You know that I am. Thank you very much sir. I really appreciate that -SERIOUSLY! Good people like you should always be mentioned for the good things that they do. Thank you very much for your comments.

12:39pm • #24
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2008
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Congrtulations!  Amazing how those points start to add up, just from participating here on ActiveRain.  I think you may have to retire that Newbie hat now.
11:14pm • #25
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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.
7:59pm • #26
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Lanre ~ Congrats on reaching 50,000 + points. By the way, who are the kids in the photograph?
10:41pm • #27
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CONGRATS... CONGRATS.... CONGRATS....  Those points add up quickly.  I hope you keep up the good work. Here's to another 50K.

11:54pm • #28
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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.

8:00pm • #29
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2008
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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!

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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.
6:24pm • #31
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great job and keep up the blogging!  Its a great way to stay connected and attract potential new clients.
8:12pm • #32
Congrats on hitting that Milestone.  It is quite an accomplishment to get that high on Active Rain.
9:36pm • #33
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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.

10:00pm • #34
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Lanre - I just came across this post - thanks for your kind words!
9:49pm • #35
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Lanre, Just stopping in to say "hello"!!! Go get 'em tiger, lol...
10:44pm • #36
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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.

7:28pm • #37
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Lanre,  Congratulations on your 50,000 point milestone.  Great job.  I look forward to reading your posts.

 

3:10pm • #38
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Gary- Thank you very much sir. I am back at work blogging. Thanks for stopping by.
12:09am • #39
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Lanre - congratulations!  It still feels like a milestone to me (just a little while ago).  See you at 100k soon!
11:56pm • #40
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2008
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Kent- It really does. I really appreciate that. I'll definitely see you at 100k soon. Thanks for your comments.

4:30pm • #41
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Congrats Lanre, you da man!!  Hope to congratulate you on your 100th soon!  Good to know you!

Frank Bailey

9:06pm • #44
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Hey Lanre~ Go man go....50,000 and counting. I'm right behind you. I just passed 30,000
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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.

9:08pm • #46
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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.

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