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Dear Active Santa.....On Our List This Year is....

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

      When  we talk "around the rain"....and look at the time we spend, the things we learn....there are always things that we wish we could add to the Rain.....not always knowing santa with listwhether or not they are technologically possible but know that "Active Santa" would want to know the items on the list.

      While we have been a part of AR for  a while....for whatever reason, we were unable to attend the now infamous, Rain Camps....and to this day....people who did talk about them with loving memories of the people they met...the things they learned...and that Dear Santa would have to be on top of the list ....not just for the nostalgia of the event but because it is the one thing that it seems everyone can agree was one of the best things in AR history.   So we are putting that wish at the top of our list.

        Next would be the wish for the addition of a category or

two for posts.    Sometimes the posts are more related to life lessons and lifestyles...just don't seem to have a category that fits the subject.  We think Active Santa...this is an easy request....and you could even have a contest for the name(s) of the category  that can be added....Rainers that are active are creative and would certainly contribute to this effort.  Years ago there used to a group that was for posts that inspired us by featuring the good deeds of others...it disappeared.....and that "Good Will Toward ...Men/Women" kind of category would be welcomed as well.

        Like the Genie in the Bottle...this post will keep the wishes to just three....the third being a Suggestion Box so that the ideas that Active Rainers don't get lost....that there is a place to put them and know that they will be read...and maybe implemented if there is merit.

      Guessing that there may be an idea or two Active Santa from other members of the Rain...we each have our own idea of "improvements"  with a keen eye to making this a better and better place for everyone.

        This has been an actively wishful post by Sally K. & David L. Hanson, Broker Associates in southeastern Wisconsin with Keller Williams Realty honored to be of service for all things real estate.

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Good morning Sally K. & David L. Hanson 

Thank you for sharing your information with us at Active Rain.

Have a great day 12/16/2017. 

Dec 16, 2017 05:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Sally and David... all excellent suggestions for Santa. I'll back you up on these.

Dec 16, 2017 06:11 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Sally and David. What great ideas. I too hope that the suggestion box could be real and read. Merry Christmas.

Dec 16, 2017 07:46 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Well Sally and David,  I think Active Santa is listening to you and will have to see 

if he will make some changes in 2018.

Dec 16, 2017 07:51 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson

maybe to be sure Will Hamm I should send @Active Bob and Ben a link....

Dec 16, 2017 08:06 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I love the idea of the re-birth of the Rain Camps - even if we had to pay a fee to attend, it would be so worth it, Sally! I think I traveled to all but, one or two of them and as you said, had wonderful experiences that I still talk about to this day!

And, the suggestion box - GREAT idea! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dec 16, 2017 08:06 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

These are great ideas and I never got to attend a Rain Camp either.  I like the meetups though!

Dec 16, 2017 08:07 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Sally and David - I heard so much about these Rain Camps and it sounds like they really put AR on the map.  I also love the meetups.

Dec 16, 2017 08:52 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sally,

These are excellent suggestions on your part.  I would add that it would be nice if things got fixed in a timely manner on the site.  A

Dec 16, 2017 10:59 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson

I think Messers Ben and Bob need a link to this post !

Dec 16, 2017 11:02 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sally, I attended one in New Orleans when I was attending the NAR convention, and met quite a few rainers.  Great suggestions.

Dec 16, 2017 02:32 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Sally and David- I love all three of your ideas!!!  I too would love one or two more categories.  Let's hope your wish list is answered. 

Dec 16, 2017 05:51 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sally and David I agree with all three suggestions. 

By the way I was one of the members fortunate to attend and ActiveRain Camp.

Dec 16, 2017 08:15 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sally & David it is always good to dream and it is always good to wish... now keep in mind not all dreams and wishes are fulfilled no matter how good the ideas are....Endre

Dec 16, 2017 10:07 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I enjoyed reading your post. I hope Santa will read it . 

Dec 17, 2017 03:24 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Well, your post got featured, maybe someone is listening.  Let's see what happens after Christmas.

Dec 17, 2017 05:00 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The answers are there making us only need a place to sort them out

Dec 17, 2017 07:34 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Sally and David

These are great suggestions - hopefully someone is listening. Rain Camps were such fun and great learning and networking. I would pay to attend!!

Jeff

Dec 17, 2017 08:08 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson

I did send a link to Actives Ben & Bob ...we'll see Jeff Dowler !

Dec 17, 2017 08:12 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

Sally K. & David L. Hanson 
Glad that you got featured!
Good comments to share around!
All the best - Lynn

Dec 17, 2017 11:29 AM
Michael Eisenberg
eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Real Estate Guy

Great suggestions, It's been a long time since I've been to Rain Camp, it would be nice to connect with folks here in real life

Dec 17, 2017 12:46 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

There doesn't seem to be the will to spend any money improving the site so I think your idea of Rain Camp is good, I enjoyed them. The probem to me is that the site is receding in importance. Maybe Ben Kinney will surprise us for New Year's.

Dec 17, 2017 01:11 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Great ideas for Santa Rain. I always love to connect with Rainers Face-to-Face, so the idea of Rain Camps would work for me.  D

Dec 18, 2017 07:22 AM