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Blogging - We Had Our First Class & What Great Beginner Bloggers

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Real Estate Agent with West + Main

Tonight I got together with 7 of my co-workers and did an ActiveRain Blogging Class - what fun.  I had told my co-workers about blogging and ActiveRain at our quarterly meeting when our Principal Brokers asked if I would share my greatest business building tool.  Of course - those of you that have been on the Rain know how powerful this wonderful community is and what blogging can do for your business but for all of these great agents it was a new adventure.

So, tonight we got together at our La Pine Office, armed with laptops, photos and some fun things to do in Central Oregon.  Class went well, we learned how to post to localism, insert photos with descriptions, spell check, adding associates, creating associate groups, subscribing to blogs and joining groups.

Please visit my fellow co-workers - see what their first or in a few cases not first but fairly new posts are.

Central Oregon REALTORS at work

 

This is myself, our Principal Broker Dianne Willis and her husband, Broker Bob commenting on their first ActiveRain Blogs - Bob's First Blog is Fishing The Frozen Lake!

Ok... so Bob needs to add a photo - to his post and to his profile - but we will get him up to speed.

 

Broker Bobbie Bashian

 

Bobbie Bashain, Broker - hard at work on her first ActiveRain Blog - she wrote about a great neighborhood which often times features river front views and mountain views... Live Like Your On Vacation

Central Oregon Brokers Blogging

 

This photo is of Heidi Webb and Kelly Winch -

Kelly is a mean tennis player and Sunriver is a great place to play Tennis - Many of our visitors and home owners take advantage of the beautiful tennis courts in Sunriver - Kelly's Blog is Tennis Anyone?Sunriver Courts Are Free of Snow

Heidi wrote about The High Desert Museum which is one of the big attractions located between Bend and Sunriver with exhibits changing all the time this is a great place to go time and time again.  Central Oregon's High Desert Museum.

Gerrie Wright Broker

 

Gerrie Wright - this lady has a great slogan - "You Can't Go Wrong With Wright" Gerrie is a long time resident of our area and she and I can swap stories for days about the things we did growing up.... she will make you laugh with her post Want To Go Skinny Dipping? 

Broker Amy Campbell

 

Amy Campbell, which some of you have met, and is my new partner, wrote a great article about Crosswater Golfing - Amy actually has first hand knowledge of this course and for many of our clients this course is a course they only dream of playing on.  Fore What's on the Links at Crosswater, Sunriver Oregon.

So there you have it... my first ActiveRain class and what it produced... I am very proud of each of these agents for stepping up to the plate, venturing into an unknown and new area of marketing.  I hope each of you will support them the way you have supported me.

 

Karen Haas
Bertao Real Estate Group - Hollister, CA
REALTOR

What a great idea!  I have been trying to figure out how and what to blog about for a couple of weeks. it would be easier and more fun with a group!

 

Thanks,

  

Apr 22, 2008 01:03 PM
Lisa Friedman
Alliance Realtors - Bedminster, NJ
Central New Jersey Real Estate
What a fun and happy post. Kudos to you for sharing and bringing more people into the rain :)
Apr 22, 2008 01:13 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Thesa.... how nice to share a great secret with your office, those that you compete against with.....  and from someone that knows how to blog.  Did you supply drinks and food?  lol

jeff belonger
Apr 22, 2008 02:09 PM
Linda Scanlan
A Fan of AR - Burleson, TX

Thesa - what fun that must have been! The people I've worked with think blogging is a waste of time! LOL I'll let them keep thinking that...

I really like your new header and profile picture...very nice! Have a wonderful evening!

Apr 22, 2008 02:11 PM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Hi Thesa,

Great way to get everyone on board, nothing like "hands on" training to get them up to speed. Best of luck to all and you are a great role model! :)

Apr 22, 2008 02:50 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
Thesa, Congrats on your gold star!  I saw you pop back up to the top of my blogs.  I'm glad your new company is working out so good for you.
Apr 22, 2008 03:00 PM
TENNESSEE HOME TEAM
Adaro Realty, Inc. - Murfreesboro, TN
LUXURY HOMES & SUPERIOR SERVICE

This was a fun and exciting idea.  Thanks for sharing with all of us what is going on with you and a fun way to get everyone involved.

daniel

Apr 22, 2008 03:14 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
Tersa - That is a goodthing to do.  I have such an event plan for next month.  I want to welcome your co-workers and with you as a mentor they are off to a good start.
Apr 22, 2008 03:28 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes
Looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks for sharing.
Apr 22, 2008 03:53 PM
Leslie Stewart
Oregon Licensed Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals - Stayton, OR
Realtor, ABR, CRS, Oregon Licensed Broker
Sounds like a great class.  I wish you were on my side of the Cascades!  I could sure use the pointers.  I will have to stop by and say Hi on my way to Klamath Falls next trip to my parents.
Apr 22, 2008 04:04 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK
Thesa - This is awesome... what a great thing to get your office into the blogging spirit.  Very nice!
Apr 22, 2008 04:24 PM
Jan Evett
The Premier Property Group LLC - Rosemary Beach, FL
Broker Associate, 20 years+ in real estate

Thesa,

Congrats on your gold star and for helping your associates learn about blogging.  I lead a class today at my C21 office for our agents to introduce them to AR.  I even wrote a post on our brand new company blog about it, and included links and pics of the AR gurus.......... but sadly I did not get a gold star!  I'm happy for you, though! Nice that you thought to take pics while you were doing the class... maybe next time I'll do that, too. ;0) 

Apr 22, 2008 04:27 PM
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
Great idea on how to bring more people into active rain.  Great job on building our community
Apr 22, 2008 10:15 PM
Sandra Workman
Coldwell Banker Realty - Bradley, IL
BBA, Broker, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR, CNE, ePRO, CNHS
Congratulations on a class well done and received. 
Apr 23, 2008 12:26 AM
Nancy Brenner
Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA
Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent
Thesa - will pop in on the newbies and say hello!  Thanks for introducing the to us!
Apr 23, 2008 01:22 AM
Earlene Myers
Fleming Island, FL
Your Client Connection

Thesa - Congratulations on getting your associates together and on their way to online networking!  I really enjoyed your post and thanks for posting pictures along with a brief note for each pariticipant... makes it seem much more personal!

Good Luck to Everyone involved.

Apr 23, 2008 02:39 AM
Christy Powers
Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners - Pooler, GA
Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent
I need to try to get an Active Rain class together for my office. There are many agents here that have never heard of nor see the benefit of joining.
Apr 23, 2008 05:38 AM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI
Thesa, you are amazing.  Not only are you a gifted writer but you are generous in your time and with your knowledge.  Your office and co-workers are lucky to have you.
Apr 24, 2008 11:13 PM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic
Kudos to you. It was nice to spend your time and give of yourself to others and help them better themselves.
Apr 26, 2008 05:26 AM
Kelly Winch
Cascades Sotheby's International Realty - Sunriver, OR
Broker, CDPE

I just saw this Thesa, great post.  sorry I missed it a while back.  I'm officailly addicted! - Kel

May 17, 2008 12:54 PM