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Finally Made the Millionaire Point Club

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Celebrating the Million Point ClubIt has taken longer to reach the Million Point Club than it did to surpass the 500K mark. But, this month, I finally reached that celebrated Millionaire Point Club. I joined Active Rain in 2011 for the networking opportunities, the relationships with other professionals from across the country, the educational resources from other members and AR University, and to build an online presence to help grow my real estate business.  I strongly believed in blogging back then, and I still do, although I haven’t been able to contribute as often as I would like. Therefore, one of my top goals for 2017 is to get back into the building up that online presence, and renewing the many friendships that I have made here in the Rain.  

Rain MembersI do wish to thank all the Active Rain members, who gave me the encouragement and inspiration to blog, but especially my mentors like Bob Stewart, Bill and Liz Spear, Barbara Todaro, Anita Clark, Patricia Kennedy, Mike Cooper, Kathy Streib, Dick Greenberg, and Debbie Gartner just to name a few. These Rainers and several others wrote encouraging, motivating, inspirational and educational posts that taught me a lot and helped me become a better blogger.  I remember the motto that kept me going back then, “If You Build It, They Will Come”. Yes, it didn’t happen overnight, but I eventually got some referrals, and online clients, who discovered my blog.

A word of advice for all the new members, stay focused and continue to blog and you will also reach and surpass your goals in Active Rain. I still believe that Active Rain is a great investment to build your business, to establish relationships for referrals, and to get educated on many topics for the real estate industry.

For all the seasoned Rainers in our community continue to post good quality content and you’ll grow your business and build more relationships. Look Out! I got my eyes set on the next milestone ahead in 2017. I plan to move up the leader-board and contribute more posts for our community and the general public.

Wishing everyone in our Active Rain community a very Merry Christmas! May you also have a very productive year in 2017!

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Congratulations on becoming a Millionaire!  I'll bet in 2011 it seemed so far away.

Dec 22, 2016 04:41 AM
Jerry Newman

Yes, Kat. It did. I made it to 500K in only two years, but it took longer to get this this level.

Dec 22, 2016 07:14 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Jerry Newman,

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! It's not easy and takes a lot of dedication to get those posts our there! I'm looking forward to yreading more posts from you in 2017! Merry Christmas Jerry and Happy New Year! 

Dec 22, 2016 04:41 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Dorie. I appreciate all the encouragement from my fellow Rainers. May you have a Blessed Christmas too!

Dec 22, 2016 07:16 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

You did it Jerry Newman !!

Congratulations on reaching such an impressive milestone, you are an inspiration to many just starting out.

Dec 22, 2016 05:09 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366 


I am thinking back at the race we had in 2011. It was fun and exciting.

Dec 22, 2016 07:17 AM
Charlie Harrison
The Bluefield Group - Greenville, SC
Are you ready to buy or sell today?

Congratulations! It's rewarding to look back on what got you to the millionaire points club and focus on what will get you to 2 million!

Dec 22, 2016 06:07 AM
Jerry Newman

Yes, Charlie, You can do the same! Welcome to Active Rain!

Dec 22, 2016 07:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Congratulations, Jerry! Personally, now aiming for 2 million points, I know what commitment it takes to get to these milestones! Well done. Glad to have you in the millionaire's club... and now on to the next million!

 

Dec 22, 2016 06:17 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Nina. That's so nice of you to wish me onto the next level. May you have a Wonderful Christmas in Charlotte, NC.

Dec 22, 2016 07:19 AM
Terry McCarley
Coastal Real Estate - Cape Coral FL - Cape Coral, FL
REALTOR, SRES, CDPE - Cape Coral, FL

Congratulations on such a accomplishment - I am working my way to 500,000 so a million seems forever away

Dec 22, 2016 07:15 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Terry. Get to the halfway mark soon, and enjoy your FREE account. Then, you can focus on the next 500K.

Dec 22, 2016 07:22 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Congratulations, what an achievement. I know my points seem toadd up so slowly and I am in awe of those who seem to hit these big numbers. Well done, I know what it takes.

Dec 22, 2016 07:17 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Nick and Trudy. I had a formula when I started. I would log on everyday, leave at least 20 to 30 comments, so that meant that I was reading that many posts daily too. wrote at least 20 posts per month, and participated in many contests too. That's the quickest way to get there.

Dec 22, 2016 07:24 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Congratulations Jerry....a job well done! Doesn't matter how long it took...you stuck with it and you made it! Looking forward to future posts!

Dec 22, 2016 07:32 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Sharon. I kept coming back to reach this milestone. Looking to renew my passion for blogging again. Wishing You the BEST in 2017!

Dec 22, 2016 07:37 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Congratulations on the milestone. Good luck in achieving the next one.

Dec 22, 2016 07:52 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Gita. May you have a wonderful and Blessed Christmas!

Dec 22, 2016 07:56 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Congratulations Jerry Newman on 1 million

Dec 22, 2016 08:05 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Scott Godzyk I am already working on the next milestone.

Dec 22, 2016 10:03 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Congratulations to you on reaching this milestone, Jerry Newman ... no small fete!  Look forward to reading your next million ...

Gene

Dec 22, 2016 09:56 AM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi 


May you have a Blessed and Wonderful Christmas!

Dec 22, 2016 10:03 AM
Mike Bjork
Evolve Bank & Trust - Redondo Beach, CA

Congratulations, Jerry!  Quite the feat!  It's fun to see the hard work pay off and reap it's benefits!  You deserve it!

Dec 22, 2016 10:53 AM
Jerry Newman

Yes, Mike. This one of the benefits of hard work in the Rain.

Dec 22, 2016 04:50 PM
Chris Lima
Turtle Reef Realty - Port St Lucie, FL
Local or Global-Allow me to open doors for you.

Congratulations, Jerry!  What an amazing accomplishment.  Good Luck with the next million.

Dec 22, 2016 12:49 PM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Chris. I am up for the next challenge.

Dec 22, 2016 04:51 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hey Jerry Newman this is awesome news!  You've been a huge contributor and supporter of many here in the rain!  Here's to your next million!  Merry Christmas!

Dec 22, 2016 01:09 PM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Anna. Wishing you and your family the BEST Christmas ever! Looking forward to the next million.

Dec 22, 2016 04:52 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

What a nice accomplishment.  I wonder how long it took from the beginning to get to that plateau?

Congrats,

Sam

Dec 22, 2016 02:53 PM
Jerry Newman

Sam, I did 500K in two years. If I had stayed on that same pace, it would have taken 4 years to pass that one million milestone, instead, I did it in 5 years. Thanks, and Have a Wonderful Christmas!

Dec 22, 2016 04:54 PM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Way to go Jerry Newman . . . it's quite the accomplishment!

Dec 22, 2016 03:47 PM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker (503) 810-7192 


It was a fun ride all the way here. Have a Blessed Christmas!

Dec 22, 2016 04:55 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Congratulations Jerry Newman !  What an achievement.  I will be here when you turn 2,000,000.  Merry Christmas!

Dec 22, 2016 06:35 PM
Jerry Newman
Thanks, Elyse. Let's Hope It Doesn't Take Another 5 years.
Dec 23, 2016 06:55 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Congratulations Jerry!! 

So good to see you joining the club.

Merry Christmas!

Bob

Dec 22, 2016 09:14 PM
Jerry Newman
Thanks, Bob. I am glad to be here. Have a Blessed Weekend a d Merry Christmas!
Dec 23, 2016 06:56 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Congratulations!!!

It shows determination, passion and dedication to get to that point.  I am only one fifth of the way there!!! You give us all inspiration to move forward. Thanks you

Dec 23, 2016 04:34 AM
Jerry Newman
Sham. You will get there one day too. Never Ever Give up. Thanks.
Dec 23, 2016 06:58 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Congratulations Jerry! That was a great timing for this big milestone:) 

Mar 12, 2017 01:52 AM
Jerry Newman
Thanks, Inna. Yes, I was thrilled to make it into this milestone. Have a Blessed Week!
Mar 12, 2017 06:27 AM