I joined Active Rain for two basic reasons: 1) Networking 2) Learning

I have only been here since March. In the time I have been here I have done more than learn. I have been submerged in information relating to just about every aspect of real estate that exists. And along the way I have made connections to other people in the business. Now I had hoped in the future the connections would be advantageous in some manner but I never imagined in a mere couple of months I would make a comment on a blog and receive a contact message that led to me being able to assist one of my clients.

This is how it all went down. This morning I was reading a blog post by Jeff Belonger. I have read posts by Jeff before and he has always come across as knowledgeable and even more importantly honest and ethical. I made a comment on his blog discussing Interest Only Loans. I am not a mortgage person and I stay out of the financing end business as much as possible (it's best left to the professionals) but I do attempt to understand the different types of loans so I can at least act as a guide.

During the course of the day (while grocery shopping) I had a client call me. He had a question about getting pre-qualified and wanted to know who I recommended. (Mind you this is Memorial Day.) He also had questions about several communities and prices. I told him I would call him back as I had to research one of the communities (and I couldn't think of a loan officer off the top of my head.) Special note; this client needs to be pre-qualified yesterday in order for us to proceed with the time frame we are working with.

When I got home I opened my e-mail and found a contact from Jeff Belonger. Now not only did Jeff reach out to me and let me know he could write loans in Florida (he is in New Jersey) he gave me his website to visit. After checking out Jeff's website, reading a post he referenced and getting a really good vibe I decided to tell my client to call Jeff.

I e-mailed Jeff and let him know I was giving this couple his information. And despite it being Memorial Day, he answered me and gave me that "I'll look out for their best interest" feeling.

Here I am on Memorial Day with two sick kids, a husband who is working and a client who has a question. I signed in to Active Rain and it's still Memorial Day, I still have two sick kids, my husband is still working, but some guy over 1,000 miles away is going to help my client.

How Cool Is That!

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