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Realtor.com -vs- ActiveRain.com

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After mulling around in the rain network for the past 3 days, I have come to realize that this network of Realtors, Lenders and affiliates has become quite valuable to me.  I am already getting referrals and doing business with others that are in and out of my area.

                                

The amount of resources available here, and because the knowledge of the Real Estate Industry is "SO WELL"  represented here, do you think that consumers will catch on and come here to ActiveRain.com to find their Realtor? Thousands of consumers go to Realtor.com to search and find proerties for sale, do you think that one day, Buyers and Sellers will come here to find their Realtors, Lenders, Title Companies etc?

I know I would. How big will ActiveRain really get and is there capacity to grow as large as realtor.com?

Seems to me a site like this can offer so much more than just looking at a list of houses. This seems to offer more value to the consumer who is shopping not just for a house, but for a great Realtor.  In my past 3 days as a newbie, I have discovered a fantastic network of not just good agents, but some really great people.  It's not just a blogging spot for the bored, this is really great stuff.

I'm hooked and sold, what's next for the future of ActiveRain?

Rick Irving
My Texas Home Real Estate - Fort Worth, TX
Rick Irving Knows Real Estate

ActiveRain is a great place to network. I have received and given several referrals and look forward to many more.

Good Luck!

Rick

Feb 27, 2007 08:49 PM
Stephen Luckett
ExecuHome Realty-LuckNet Real Estate Group - Dundalk Sparrows Point, MD

Could not agree more, Brad. I am in my second week on AR and have already started to build some great associations across the Country as well as recieving 2 referrals.

My website is also new and I have already started to notice the upward movement in the rankings!

Feb 27, 2007 10:48 PM
Luke Constantino
Brooklyn/Manhattan Real Estate - Brooklyn, NY
Residential/Commercial Real Estate Brooklyn NY

The hulk vs the thing...

Who would win?

I read that one when I was a kid, it always ends up in a tie...

 

Feb 28, 2007 12:08 AM
David A. Podgursky PA
THE PODGURSKY GROUP @ Re/Max Direct - Boynton Beach, FL
THE PODGURSKY GROUP - Make the Right Move!

Realtor.com still has the onus of saying REALTOR - a word a lot of people don't trust these days...

ActiveRain, though, can get you seen on many other sites which is very important

I did a search on Microsoft's Live Search... I was #2

Feb 28, 2007 01:00 AM
Kelli Fronabarger
Bend River Realty Inc. - Bend, OR
Realtor - Bend Oregon
Totally agree Brad....this is going to be HUGE. I think right now that the sky is the limit. I too am very impressed with the quality of people here and the relationships I'm building with them. Only time will tell where AR will go ! 
Feb 28, 2007 04:34 AM
Gary J. Rocks
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ

I like the AR community for useful information. I have been doing this for sometime now about a month or so I guess? I haven't been as lucky as you! I haven't seen one referral from this yet. I have had clients comment on the site and they think its wonderful place to get info on different areas.

If anyone can look at my work on AR and offer some solution to improve my referral rate I WOULD greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

Feb 28, 2007 07:46 AM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Brad,

Welcome aboard.  I've only been here a couple of months myself.  So far I've learned a great deal from the generosity of others.  With very few exceptions, it's been a very nurturing, positive experience.  At this point I've also experiences greater ranking for my website and one referral.

Not doubt, it's continuing to grow rapidly.

 

Feb 28, 2007 03:54 PM
Anonymous
Brad
Just got another referral from Active Rain. I love you guys! Thanks for all your comments and support. My phone and cyber door are always open to you!
Mar 01, 2007 10:16 AM
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