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Sharing My Thoughts About ActiveRain - Its Importance To My Business

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Services for Real Estate Pros with RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired 104763


I’ve been reading a variety of blog posts recently discussing why ActiveRain members keep coming back for more!!  It makes me smile to read many of the comments.  I thought I’d share my thoughts on this topic.

My reasons for logging in to this site every day are similar to everyone else’s, but the one element that always surfaces within me when I start scanning and reading might be quite different from others’.  The one component most important to me is that it energizes me. 

To be energized at the beginning of my day results in a “rash of work” being pumped out by me.  The outcome from consecutive days of logging in to ActiveRain and touching the psyche of other real estate agents is uplifting.

The inspiration that finds its way to my mind and stimulates creative thoughts within me is a feeling that is non-existent on other platforms.  To be inspired to think outside the box and create new methods of marketing stems from my relationships with everyone I follow and those who follow me.  I read their comments, and I’m able to fine-tune what I do for marketing. 

There are many advantages of sharing what we do for marketing.  To share is to leave yourself exposed to critiquing by peers and the ability to improve what we already thought was nearly perfect!!  I make money by sharing what I do; I make money by reading every comment; I make money by continuing to stay open-minded and not defensive when critiqued.

 

I make money by logging into ActiveRain every day and sharing what I do for a living with the 1,265 members who subscribe to my blog.  For that, and to them, I’ll be forever grateful.  

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Barbara Todaro, Great Grandmother to Caleb, Santino, Aiden and Gianni       

Todaro Team - Retired

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Comments(74)

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

You are so right about being energized. Glad to be one of your subscribers.

Jun 24, 2015 11:34 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

My sentiments indeed Barbara Todaro ... I consider myself a student of many things and my path is always about learning, evolving, and honing my skills. Indeed, logging into Activerain gives me energy and I love the fact I get to share, be shared, and get feedback from so many here. Thanks for a great post about our community!

Jun 24, 2015 12:14 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Barbara -- we are forever greatful to you!

 

"To be inspired to think outside the box and create new methods of marketing stems from my relationships with everyone I follow and those who follow me.  I read their comments, and I’m able to fine-tune what I do for marketing. " 

 

So well said.

Jun 24, 2015 12:22 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

THAT is what makes you successfully! You listen with an open mind and then take action.

Jun 24, 2015 12:51 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Barbara Todaro very well said...

"I make money by logging into ActiveRain every day "

And people are worried about being a RainMaker....lol!

Jun 24, 2015 01:43 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

I'm not as religious about logging in daily as I once was but I, too, feel energized every time I do log in. So much good information. Such good friends to visit. Etc., etc., etc.

Jun 24, 2015 02:09 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

This is a really unique thought, Barbara. Thank you for summarizing it so well. Many of us probably feel exactly the same way and didn't think to express it.

Jun 24, 2015 11:15 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

What better reason to do something than to make money?  Yes there are many other reasons but when you are in this business using your time to produce tangible results is vital.  And logging in every day does just that!

Jun 25, 2015 12:07 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

great posting. Barbara,

Thanks... You energize us.......

Jun 25, 2015 12:22 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Yes this is so very true.  The camaraderie here in the Rain is a great reason to log in each day.

Jun 25, 2015 04:28 AM
Katie Graham
Cherry Creek Properties, LLC - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate

I work from home (when I am not out showing houses and meeting new people) It is advantagous to have a forum like this to feel connected to other realtors and their experience.

Jun 25, 2015 06:40 AM
Patty Blackwelder
Twins Selling Real Estate - Woodbridge, VA
Top Producing Realtor-New Home Buyer Specialist

Great Post and so true! Happy Selling 

 

Jun 25, 2015 09:24 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Excellent point.  I also feel energized after logging in. I feed off the energy of the other members here!

Jun 25, 2015 11:44 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Thanks, so much, everyone....I always appreciate your comments....and I enjoyed reading every one of them....

Jun 26, 2015 07:37 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Barbara - There is a lot of inspiration and energy to be found here in the Rain.

Jun 26, 2015 03:17 PM
Ed Macias
Real Estate Teammates - Miami, FL
Miami FL-REO Property Management Multifamily

I love the interaction between other in our profession located in other areas.

Jun 27, 2015 07:45 AM
Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

Thanks, Barbara. I look forward to reading posts every day. 

Jun 28, 2015 06:02 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Almost six months later and this post is still getting attention, it was re-blogged this morning.  I'm here for the coffee and donuts!  

Dec 03, 2015 07:48 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Barbara - I am glad that Praful Thakkar re blogged this.  I think Active Rain is also online networking where we get energized and get to appreciate each other. I learn and get motivated and hopefully give the same back.

Dec 03, 2015 10:20 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

and to think I saw this early this morning because of Praful's re-blog.

Dec 28, 2015 04:30 PM