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So far, Lenn and I are the only 400,000 pointers in Dem Dare a lot of points Hall of Fame. I congratulated Lenn, the first member, and she congratulated me, the second member. And Neal Bloom founded the various x00,000 point clubs. I was fortunate to meet Neal at the first Florida Active Rain gathering.

At each membership club level, Neal asks us to post how we got there. Or perhaps - why we got there.

Neither Lenn nor I are point-seekers. They just happen. As I said in my response to Lenn's blogpost:

Generalities - it may be ironic, but neither Lenn nor I blog for points, and neither of us keeps particular count. We do what's in us to do, and what comes, comes. We care about our clients, we care about our colleagues, we care about our industry. We care about raising the bar, we care about excellent service.

In addition, we both obviously like to write and like to share. We don't just write posts, we comment a lot. We research a lot, and we continue to try to be better Realtors and better people. Bryant Tutas, Randy Prothero and Scott Daniels are close behind us and will soon be members of this group.

I've enjoyed reading all their blogs and have learned from all of them. I've had the pleasure of meeting Bryant and Randy and can assure you, they are as real and transparent, caring and giving, in person as they are on Active Rain.

Kudos should go mostly to Active Rain, its founders, its staff, and yes, its members, for creating these opportunities for us, for encouraging us, and for giving far more than they get. There's a wealth of information here on Active Rain. Search for topics, search for individuals, and go back through posts written over the last two years. Many great people-bloggers-leaders-toppers have come and gone and sometimes return. We are what we are because of all those who came before us, and we stand on their shoulders.

Hopefully all of you will stand on our shoulders, and surpass us, and make the industry and its people better than ever before.

 
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16 Comments on Thanks, Lenn, for the welcome to the 400,000 points club

Yeah, the points are great. However, since joining AR in the fall of 2006, my business has blossumed or should I say has exploded. The AR Gods need "Indiana Jones" accolades.

05/22/2008 07:10 PM by David Spencer & Assoc., Broker & Lic. Instr. CE and Pre-Lic.


David - Yes, they do. I continue to be amazed at how many buyers contact me through Active Rain rather than through all of my outside blogs.

05/22/2008 07:15 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


What an awesome accomplishment!  I am one of your loyal subscribers. 

05/22/2008 07:50 PM by Christine Bohn, ABR, e-Pro, GRI~Gainesville, FL Realtor® (RE/MAX Professionals, Inc.)


I kind of, sort of feel bad that I don't hang around here more.  It use to be more fun. I had a bad experience with another member that stepped over the bounds and felt that I was left to defend my own safety so I just went to build my own blog.  I do pop back in from time to time just to read great bloggers like you and a few select others.  You all work so hard at it.  

05/22/2008 08:13 PM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)


Sharon - Congratulations to you - You GO GIRL!!! 400,000 points is amazing! Thanks for all you share and contribute to  this community! :)

05/22/2008 11:30 PM by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas Florida Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


Hi Sharon,

I remember that you were the first person I saw on the dashboard and I was like...now what? I emailed you that I needed your help with an answer and you replied. Don't remember the question but remember way back at the beginning how there were only a few hundred of us and now look! It was a pleasure meeting you and also you were kind enough to send me the referral and hopefully that will work out too. I thank you and whether or not it's the points...you still deserve it and your posts are filled with fun,educational and thoughtful information. All of the above are also people that I read and interact with and the whole community is one. Congrats Sharon!

05/23/2008 07:13 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)


From a newbie with 1% of the amount of points you have (not that they matter), congrats to a seasoned professional! You are incredible!

05/23/2008 07:05 PM by Richard Schardt, Broker - Triad NC Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)


Christine - thanks for the comment and for subscribing.

Chris - I miss your posts so I'll have to sign up for your RSS feed on your "other" blog. Thanks for commenting.

Cyndee - thanks. Let's get together and talk Tomato some day.

Neal - it's all about helping each other, whether in person, on the phone, or through the Internet. Thanks for your sharing.

Richard - thanks. Remember that I was once where you were, too!

05/24/2008 08:46 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


absolutely congratulations!! That is a HUGE milestone and shows your dedication to your buisness, your industry and to active rain!  Kudos to you and to Lenn both, tremendous ladies!

05/29/2008 01:54 AM by Janie Coffey, GRI - Miami Real Estate (Janie Coffey and Papillon Real Estate, LLC)


Good job!  I will have to research your posts.

05/29/2008 03:42 AM by Melody Botting Real Estate Network


Janie - thanks.

Melody - I look forward to it.

05/29/2008 06:35 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


Congratulations Sharon and Lenn. Thanks for your contribution to Active Rain.

08/14/2008 06:13 AM by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors)


Sharon congratulations.  You are an inspiration to all.  There are many opportunities here for all, exposure, SEO, networking and more. 

God bless!

08/14/2008 08:42 AM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


Sharon congratulations.  You are an inspiration to all.  There are many opportunities here for all, exposure, SEO, networking and more. 

God bless!

08/14/2008 08:43 AM by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)


The air is pretty thin up here, but you deserve it!  Keep up the good work and don't look back.

09/16/2008 10:15 PM by Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)


Gita - you're most welcome.

Jim - thanks! I enjoy all I learn from you.

Georgina - the real value isn't from points.

09/17/2008 07:47 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


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