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8 Years in the Rain And Still Not Drenched

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

Eight years ago I knew what a blog was as I was posting regularly on my websites.  

 

I did not know what ActiveRain was BUT I was told "Any real estate agent who is anybody is a member of the ActiveRain Community."  

 

Woman Walking in the Rain

 

I guess I wanted to be somebody in real estate so I joined. I jump in and stared to wade around in the rain.  The rest as they say ... is history ... 8 years in the making. 

What happened during those 8 years?

  • Learned a lot
  • Shared a lot
  • Laughed a lot 
  • Cried some ... sometimes a lot
  • Grew my business
  • Grew myself in many ways - oh so many ways 
  • Sent referrals
  • Received referrals
  • Made some friends
  • Made some really good friends
  • Made a few non-friends too - these things happen in life
  • Attended meet-ups
  • Hosted a lot of meet-ups
  • Hosted contests
  • Participated in contests
  • First shared publicly in the Rain of kicking cancer in the ass-tronaut
  • Was honored to become an Ambassador
  • Choose to relinquish my role as Ambassador 
  • Called many members just because 
  • Received calls from members- for various reasons
  • I've been supported and I've been admonished

 

I cannot imagine my life or business today without the experience of the AR community.  

 

Thank you ActiveRain and the entire ActiveRain community for allowing me to sing, dance, laugh, cry and play with you both in and out of the Rain!!

 

Champagne Celebration for Kathleen Daniels Independent San Jose Real Estate Broker

 

Cheers to the next 8 years and the making of many more friendships!  

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“From the moment we met Kathleen, we were impressed with her professionalism, knowledge, patience, respect, humor, attention to detail, and compassion.  She's the Whole Package ~ excellent agent and wonderful human being!  In a potentially stressful experience, we have felt in good hands all along.  We are so grateful and recommend her without hesitation!”

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Comments(53)

Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Cheers to you Kathleen! Love following you all of these years. We are kindred spirits.

Jul 05, 2016 11:58 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

You are one of the greats around here Kathleen! I just wish I found out about Active Rain sooner. I've only had a chance to be here about a year and a half so far and it has flown by!

Jul 06, 2016 12:29 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Kathleen - A light went on in my head last night!  I read a lot of posts, like you, but I think my fingers type so fast when I comment that sometimes they are faster than my brain can dictate!  As crazy as that sounds, imagine that all of a sudden I had a deer in the head lights look that I forgot a critical comment on someones post.  I know I commented as to the relevant nature of the post, but I remembered suddenly that someone wrote a post that included a sentence about beating cancer.  You mentioned above that you beat cancer.  That single thought hit me in the head last night and I was frantic to figure out which agent made that remark.   I was trying to figure it out and ended up posting a quick blog about it to members only.   Sharon Tara pointed me in the right direction!  

So, congratulations on beating cancer!  That is a remarkable feat and as I mentioned in my post, I'm sure you celebrate annually or wherever and whenever you can.   Congratulations!

Jul 06, 2016 02:01 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you Jan Green - I celebrate daily 

Jul 06, 2016 11:23 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

H Kathleen, congratulations on both AR and most of all beating CANCER!!!!

Jul 06, 2016 02:22 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Kathleen -- all that and a cherry pie too!   

Jul 06, 2016 04:03 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

 Michael Jacobs 

Jul 06, 2016 11:23 AM
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

I have to admit Ive been  thinking you were still an Ambassador with all you have done in the Rain ! You do make a big splash here, thank you ! 

Jul 06, 2016 04:22 AM
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Kathleen Daniels - AR has given us a countrywide look at what real estate is doing, the possibilities. If we were the "olden days", we were just able to see what's happening in our neck of the woods. And that would have limited us.

Jul 06, 2016 04:40 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Kathleen Daniels 
Eight and counting - especially important to me because without AR - I never would have "met" you. All the best - Lynn

Jul 06, 2016 04:45 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I first blogged on Trulia when they were a stand up site that loved agents. Then they switched bsiness models and most agents ran. I ran to the Rain Kathleen Daniels , got off to a rough start. Then met some wonderful people who guided me, helped me and the rest is history

Jul 06, 2016 05:39 AM
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Nice reflections, Kathleen.  So glad you whipped that bad boy cancer in the ass-tronaut.  Glad you're still around.  You're #1 for Santa Clara County and #1 in our hearts and minds.  Folks, I gotta tell you that what makes Kathleen so successful, and allows her a constant book of business is her participation and active use of AR, sharing and contributing, and ever expanding of her relationships.  Well done, Kathleen!  See you at the next meetup.

Jul 06, 2016 07:24 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you Gary Frimann 

Jul 06, 2016 11:25 AM
Nancy Frimann
Eagle Ridge Realty/Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA

Kathleen, for once, and perhaps the for first time ever, I finally agree with what Gary said!  Well done.  He finally got something right!  I think you have been on this fantastic blog about a year or two longer than myself.  Always enjoy reading what you post.  Haven't seen you in a while, but I really wanted to tell you I love your market updates.  Well researched!

Jul 06, 2016 07:28 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Nancy Frimann 

Jul 06, 2016 11:25 AM
Heather Stevenson (360) 441-7120
Bellingham, WA
I put the "stat" in Real Estate!

Love this! Congrats on all your successes and learnings!

Jul 06, 2016 01:21 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Congratulations on all your accomplishments in RE and in life. You have shared much with many. Wishing you all the best and continued success and good health!

Jul 06, 2016 03:38 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Kathleen - you title is a real eye catcher.  You have a real great testimonial to our community.  I am also so glad to have made so many friends.

Jul 06, 2016 11:45 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Kathleen

January 2008 marked my 8th year so we joined very close to the same time! Pleasure having you around for all these years my friend and congrats 

Jul 07, 2016 12:26 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Kathleen

You are one of the truly kind souls here and thank you for your kind thoughts about me. cheers cvc

Jul 08, 2016 03:12 AM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Kathleen Daniels - What a wild ride!  Eight years, congratulations!  Here's to eight more with the best of health, happiness, and prosperous times!

Jul 08, 2016 01:51 PM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Kathleen Daniels Always enjoy your posts... I've been in the Rain a little over 4 years and as I'm sure you know not very active the past few months... Mostly due to health issues but I can say that I am feeling better and so very happy to be getting "Wet" again.... What I missed the most was my friends... Sounds strange since  we only had the pleasure of meeting one in person but the relationships are so real and so beautiful... Bottom line I (Beth) love the Rain and Rich loves to see me happy and playing in the Rain...  You have always inspired me Kathleen... May God bless you always...

Jul 15, 2016 07:07 AM
The Villages Realty
The Villages Realty - San Jose, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Hi Kathleen, just going through some of your archived posts.  Love the market reports!  Keep those coming.

Feb 15, 2017 06:36 AM
Eagle Ridge Realty
Eagle Ridge Realty - Gilroy, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Hi Kathleen.  Just going through some of your older posts.  I especially like the market data ones and the localized posts.  Very good stuff to know.

Feb 17, 2017 06:48 AM