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Gifts of Appreciation: Why Active Rain Still Rocks? It's the People and I appreciate them!

May Flowers for my Fabulous Active Rain Friends that I Appreciate!

Thank you to my Active Rain friends Rarely a day goes by that Active Rain doesn't still touch my world in some way. Interestingly enough most of the REALTORS I regularly interact with on Twitter, Facebook, the blogosphere, etc. I met here on Active Rain. It's become quite a family.

Since I work for a small boutique realty company, Active Rain has given us much of the benefits of joining a large Real Estate Company without the fees - lol :) I also must say I never had people be so helpful and supportive.

Ft Worth Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent Over the past year I have been able to learn so much on Active Rain and whenever I have a question I know I can always get great advice and help here.

This weekend was no exception. Sunday, I had a situation where my brother in Ft Worth Texas needed some real estate info however it's wasn't something what would produce "now business". Luckily I was able to easily reach out and email my Active Rain (and By Referral Only) friend Karen Anne Stone and...

She was able to get me the requested info in minutes (ok we were both on the web at night);
She went the extra mile and gave me and my brother here expert insights;
She offered to deliver the info he needed to his home;
She helped me earn major brownie points with my brother (always a challenge with my brother).

So Karen I wanted to say... THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Wow, to have easy access to friends who are the local expert is worth so much more than words can say. Thank you Active Rain and thank you Karen Anne Stone - for being such a real estate professional and a great FRIEND!!

So again I ask - What makes Active Rain a place like no other? For me it's...

It's NOT the fact that it's FREE (although that is AWESOME)
It's NOT the fact that it's a great place to start blogging and learn about blogging (though it TOTALLY IS )
It's NOT the fact that you get great SEO (though that is SWEET)

...it's truly all the great members who constantly share and care... so for me it's the special people here who totally ROCK!!!

Sally Cheeseman Hawaii Realtor On a personal note, my family last week decided to take a vacation to Hawaii this summer and I was able to ask my friend Woo Hoo Sally about places to stay and again got help from the local expert (THANK YOU SALLY) - So whether it's personal or professional - Active Rain ROCKS!

P.S. Have you read Karen's Ft Worth Texas Real Estate blog? Check it out - I think you'll enjoy her humor and wisdom. Want to be totally WOWed you must read the Hawaii Relocation Blog by Sally Cheeseman.

Active Rain continues to Rock!!

Updated: It's amazing how connected we all are - I wrote this post with no knowledge of the Gift of Appreciation contest - yet experiencing it and writing about the special people that touch my life. So not sure if it fits but I know these are just 2 of the many people that have been a gift to me and I truly appreciate them!!!

Posted by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas Florida Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon on 05/07/2008 10:16 AM

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31 Comments on Gifts of Appreciation: Why Active Rain Still Rocks? It's the People and I appreciate them!

MAY

2008

I think the agents and others who work and live on AR tend to be those who are committed...that makes all the difference.

I cannot agree with you more! Thank you for your wonderful post!

Cyndee, the people here do make all the difference. I can't even begin to tell you how many agents on Active Rain are on my immediate must-call list whenever I hear a reference to a particular city or area of the country. Karen Anne is a shining example.

Team DiMuria, Katy Texas Realtors - thanks for stopping by - it's great to make new connections too :) I agree!

Jean Powers CRS,PMN,ASP Broker, Northern California Jean I feel so blessed to have received so much more than I've ever gotten from Active Rain's community!

Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate Brian I agree and I am thankful for the times you've reached out to me - I love my AR rolodex - it's worth it's weight in gold! Thanks for stopping by!

Knowledge is a key that keep the AR members on there toes. We are constantly seeking council and associates to bounce our feelings, predicaments and ideas with. And we make friends.

Very nice....most of my out of state acquaintances are from Active Rain...and I wouldn't trade them for a million bucks...well maybe.

Laura Jefferson - thanks for taking time to share your thoughts!! I love the making friends part!!

Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent Bob I couldn't agree more - we have so many friends "in our computer" as T likes to say and they come to life when we pick up the phone or visit a city where they live :) Look forward to the day when we get to meet in person!

Cyndee - Another great example, the contacts I've made from this forum alone have been more than worth the time I've alotted in being on here. And on a personal note to Bob Carney, I'm at least worth 1.5 Million amigo:-)

I look so forward to meeting you Cyndee and glad you are writing more here again too. I miss the older members and the comfort of knowing just about everyone :) but I guess that's progress for ya :) Thanks for your acknowledgment and counting the weeks then days until your arrival!

Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker Hey Jason I agree and I totally think you're worth $1.5 million but don't ask an appraiser - they're killing us - lol. I agree it's amazing the connection that are made that last and are really genuine!

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, (RA) Century 21 Liberty Homes, Hawaii Relocation We are counting them down too and I have to keep pinching myself to make sure it's not a dream -lol The great news is that those of us that met here are still connected to here - love when I'm here and get to reconnect with all my buddies here too!! Did I say we are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!! Re-reading all your old blogs to get in the Hawaii frame of mind!

That is really good Cyndee!! It goes to show that AR is more than just business you really can meet some great people along the way. I always say houses don't sign contracts and real estate is a PEOPLE business. This is a great place to be!!!

Great story. This is an amazing place with incredibly helpful people. I can't wait to start referring through active rain.

All the best!

Hello my BFFE, I totally agree with you. You have said it so well, this place (Active Rain) has made us all a part of a bigger family. When a family member needs help, I can turn my head away. I flagged this for a feature.

Hi Cyndee: I was only so happy to help you and your brother with your real estate needs. Yes, I am committed, but mostly I think I should be committed... to a home for crazy Realtors. It is a great feeling for me to be able to help someone... and helping someone I know makes it even better. I'm glad I was able to be here for you. Take care...

Cyndee, yes I love the people here.

Hi Cyndee, So good to see you again in the Rain, it's been a while. Nice to see you also acknowledge Karen. BTW, referring to "now" business, we speak the same language. It's so nice to talk with a fellow BRO professional.

Hi Cyndee - this is what AR is all about! It's nice to see you posting here, I've missed your words of wisdom.

MAY

2008

I totally agree that AR fills a void that small companies need. I love being a small company, but I miss the sharing and exchange of ideas with peers. AR is just what a small company needs...and big ones too.

MAY

2008

Cyndee--it is so awesome to find out by accident when we are on the same page! Guess it shouldn;t surprise me, considering how I got here in the first place! YOU ROCK!

MAY

2008

WHAT AN INVALUABLE TOOL ACTIVE RAIN HAS BECOME FOR ALL OF US... SO MANY FRIENDS, SO LITTLE TIME, SO MANY POSTS, AMAZING CONTENT !

thank you for inviting me to active rain Cyndee

Cyndee - Indeed, ActiveRain is a wonderful place and I am so glad that I found it!!!!

MAY

2008

Cyndee--Whenever we need them, our AR family is here isn't it? Hope you had a wonderful vacation in Hawaii! :)

MAY

2008

Hi Cyndee, Good to see you! It seems like only yesterday we were sitting in Orlando sharing a great day together. And we got to do business together as well. You just have to love this place and all the great people we have been connected to.

MAY

2008

Cyndee - hope you get to meet Woo Hoo Sally when you're in Hawaii. She's a wonderful human being.

JUN

2008

Active Rain and By Referral Only...connect with regulars on both and you KNOW that you are in good company.

JUN

2008

Cyndee - You are correct, it is all about people sharing ideas and we also get the opportunity to learn more about other places as well as markets, and the friendships formed should not be overlooked.

JUN

2008

Cyndee, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful comment you left for me. I am hoping you went through with the accolades to the boys. They really need to hear this from both of you. I believe it helps to form their self esteem. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me your comment. It meant a lot and I hope you both had a wonderful Father's Day. Later in the rain~Deb

JUN

2008

Cyndee, ActiveRain is like the gift that keeps on giving. It truly is amazing how we are able to turn to eachother for almost everything and anything. I know I would turn to both of you too!

JUL

2008

My new goal is every time I go to a new city on vacation it is to meet a new friend from Activerain. This network has such endless ways to connect and meet new people and makes it even easier to know who we are sending our referrals to.

Todd - I just got back from 2 weeks in Hawaii and actually got to meet with Sally and Randy - it was so awesome and took our relationship to the next level. If you're ever in the Tampa Bay area be sue and let me know - I'd love to meet you as well.

Thanks for stopping by - looking to post more here. :) Missing my AR friends.