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Welcome to the Activerain MLS Online group. This group was created to make the search for listings easy to find within the AR Network. Each group member here has the desire to do more business and networking, but also with the expectations of getting referrals, generating leads, exposing their inventory to potential buyers, and having their names and companies moved up in the search engines.

I have looked through the 23 pages of "groups" and joined those that peaked my personal interests. However, I had difficulty finding just one group that focused on posted listings. Search no more. We already have members joining the group and posting their listings for your previewing pleasure. Now, with an online MLS within Activerain, Realtors, Investors, Buyers and Sellers can go to one location, one group, one network, to find all the properties available on the AR Network. Then they are pushed over to Localism.com

It's very simple. Go to http://activerain.com/groups/MLS and click on "JOIN GROUP". Then, when you post your listing (as a logged in member) up on Activerain, simply put a check mark in the box for the "Activerain MLS Online". This will allow members to network with each others listings, help relocation agents find their clients homes in other areas, and the best part, to begin really building the relationships and referrals that can come from the AR Network.

I am committed to seeing members benefit and share some of the same successes that I have in Activerain. I have posted directions on how to input your listing into AR, and into this group. You don't have to post your listings here, but if there is an agent on the West Coast who's seller is moving to the East Coast, or anywhere in between, they may just pull up "YOUR LISTING in AR. Then the referral contracts start to emerge.

Imagine being able to do 5 - 10 additional transactions a year by referral, just by posting your listings here on Activerain. There are so many ways to have success within this network, I believe the Activerain MLS Online, will be a huge contributor to the success of the agents in my areas, and in yours too. Check it out, join if you like, and start posting your inventory to take full advantage of what Activerain has to offer.

The Activerain MLS Online is not Myspace, it is YourSpace!! Are you taking full advantage of what AR has to offer? We would like to have our group on the main "Activerain.com" feature page for easy access to all inventory. With your support, participation, and future success stories, Activerain may grant us this request.

Wishing you all the greatest successes here in the Largest Real Estate Network of Professionals in the Nation.

"Activerain MLS Online"

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Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager on 03/07/2007 02:40 AM

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64 Comments on Activerain MLS Online

MAR

2007

Thanks Brad for the post. I have been very busy and and was unaware.

I will have to check it out as well. Thanks for the tips.

List, List, List, then post, post, post, you'll sell sell sell! That's a beautiful thing!

This sounds like a great idea. Better to search through a group for a listing rather than all the blogs. Thanks for starting this group.

Thanks Jim, I know the agents in my area are very excited about being able to expose their listings to more buyers, and more buyers agents, all over the nation. The properties listed here have already exceeded the amount of views or "hits" than the local MLS system. That's in 1 or 2 days. Imagine the possibilities, the cyber sky's the linit. Thanks for the comments, I'd love to hear some future success stories from you and hopefully, we'll see some of your listings here that might interest buyers from our area. Happy Posting!

MAR

2007

Brad:

Is it okay with Bareis if we put our listings here?

Welcome James Etta, I believe there is no conflict. This is a Blog, another form of communication, networking, and advertising. I would only post (public) information, as agreed by your MLS membership rules and regs, however, I think your sellers might really appreciate that you are putting their listing in front of a whole new network of Real Estate professionals. You should read some of the success stories that have come from the AR Network. I say post away, the same as you would in your local newspaper, homes and land magazine, and any other form of advertising that is not in conflict with your BAREIS contract. Be sure to print the 3 step instructions to make sure you get the maximum expose on your listing. let me know if you need any help at all. Welcome aboard the Activerain Network.

Some of the Agents I work with are not even familiar with Active Rain, not only do I have to tell them about this site but this wonderful new information you have provided for them! They are going to love it and I'm sure they'll sign up and be active. Thanks for this site, I'm sure it will grow every day!

Thanks Carole, there are alot of different groups in AR, I hope this one brings you referrals and business. Welcome to our "Listings Only" group. We're glad to have you. Happy posting!

MAR

2007

Hi Brad:

Thanks so much Brad. Oops, there you go, doing it again; ALWAYS there.

Hello everyone.

James E.

Wow this is going to be an effective tool for realtors , consumers are all over this site

Eddy

It's promising to be a great place for networking and referrals. Lot's of hits.

MAR

2007

This is fantastic!! I will have to check this out later today. Thanks

Sue from Maine

Welcome Sue. Feel free to come back anytime to view the available listings here. We welcome your inventory and referrals. Thanks for joining, thanks for your post and we look forward to seeing you back soon. Happy Posting and great success to you in your Real Estate endeavors.

APR

2007

OK, I just entered one of my listings. I didn't see where it asked where to ask if to go public, etc. I goofed. duh.

sue from maine

now I went to my blog and did it again. Maybe that was the right way. I will get it right sooner or later. Love seeing all the postings. AR is great.

sue from maine

Hi Sue - When you go to Submit Your Post, there is a box that gives you the option to open and save as a
DRAFT, MEMBERS ONLY, or PUBLIC. That is where you select public, also you don't need to check the radial button for AR Professionals, just the one that says Public (localism.com) and be sure to select the radial button that says ADVERTISE LISTING. If you still need help, you just let me know. Thanks!!

Going to check out your post now. (Big Smile)

thanks I hope

looks great Sue. I can't tell if you selected the right radial buttons or not. Did you print out or look at the instructions at the top of the group? You will find all the steps on that post. :-)

APR

2007

Brad,

Thanks for creating this group.

Brad, this group sounds wonderful! I will be checking this out, thanks for get this started.

Neal, anytime...thanks!!

Suzanne - Welcome! Come back often, post your listings, and sell a few while you're here (Big Smile).
We have one philosophy in this group, God Bless America, now go sell it!! :-) Thanks for joining us!

APR

2007

Hi Brad, Thanks for the helpful tips. I will have to check it out.

Greg - No Problem, Do check it out and let me know if you ever need any help... :-)

APR

2007

Brad,

Thank you for this group and for your constant enthusiasm and support of all things tekky!!

Beth Brittenbach

APR

2007

You're welcome Beth. This has been a great group for posting and supporting each others listings. It is growing daily and will hopefully bring more value to those using it in the near future.

Brad - excellent post.....i'm gonna join today. thanks.! ron

Alan, you're welcome and Ron, glad you could join us. Looking forward to your listing posts. The group is growing quickly, so that should help increase the market awareness of your inventory. Not just within the membership, but in your communities too! :-)

Great idea Brad! I have a couple listings I'll be putting in here.

Your Listings are always welcomed here. Thanks Abraham, I hope you sell them from here too! :-)

MAY

2007

I will put in a couple of listings.I had them in listings by address.I hope this will get my listings more exposure.

Welcome Gita, not only do I hope you get more exposure, I hope you sell them because of posting them here. I know that's why you even do it, so I am visualizing them selling in the next 7 days. How's that for positive thinking and affirmation!! :-) Thanks for joining us! Help is here if you ever need it!

MAY

2007

I just found you guys and will be posting my listings as well. Until next time

Welcome Frank - let any one here know if you need any help including myself. Good luck and sell sell sell!! :-) Ciao For Now!!

JUN

2007

Good Morning Brad-

Sorry to be a downer, but how is this any different from the Listings by Address group that started last November?

Marc - you're no downer!! I guess the only difference is that this group is referred to as "MLS" which is a common accronym for realtors through-out our Industry. When I started the group, I did a search for any kind of MLS system, and I found nothing. It was originally intended for just the agents in my area that I had invited to Activerain (104 to be exact) It took on a life of it's own in a matter of weeks, I had no control over it! YEAH!! Gena also has a great group going, I just didn't find it based on my search criteria back when it started.

I think the fact that there are 2 areas to post is ok. Consumers may find listings in different locations on the web, i don't think this is any different. This group is wonderful too, and just keeps growing! If you join our group, the only effort you would have to make with your posted listing is a "Check Mark" in a box. That's ONE click. The only other difference is that if there are members of this group that aren't in the other group, you may not be exposing the listing to someone that may have a buyer, and the ability to send you a deal or referral.

We have 200 subscribers and 386 Listings to date, I am proud of these members for their time and efforts to make this group a success! So join up Marc, do your sellers a favor, and get that listing out there in as many locations and in front of as many agents and consumers as you can!! I bet your seller won't mind if you put it in 2, 3, 4 groups or in 100 MLS systems, just go for it, Exposure, Exposure, Exposure and it's FREE FREE FREE. Thanks for bringing up such a great question! I hope this helped. :-)

TO ALL GROUP SUBSCRIBERS -

We are looking to feature the Top 5 Listing posts each week in this group! Please be sure to include in your posts, photo's, links, bold points or keywords, rich in content, and pleasing to the eye. Members and subscribers are here to help you. If you need, just ask. "Featured" listings will be rotated each week based on comments, or lack thereof, appearence and all the above criteria.

We are always open to your ideas and suggestions, so please comment if you feel the need. Thanks for making this group a Fun and Productive Active Rain MLS.

Brad -

BTW - we do have 2 additional moderators now in our group, if you are interested in moderating, or administration, please post it in your comments here and I will be emailed. :-)

JUN

2007

Good Morning Brad-

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh - free, a very good thing!

Marc - I knew something in my long response would get you to stay, I hope you'll stay and be a part of the group... headed over now to see if you've posted any listings for us to feature or help you sell!! (Big Smile) Thanks Marc, In addition, I appreciate all your comments all over my blog too! You Rock!! :-)

JUN

2007

Thanks Brad, you can't get enough exposure!

Nancy - isn't that the truth...and isn't the price right? :-) Wish all members saw it like you and I do!!

JUL

2007

This the most USEFUL GROUP to date! This is what it's all about--selling!!!!

So it's okay to put a Vflyer in a post here?

JUL

2007

Kathy "Kat" - Thank You for your compliment!!!

Yes, you can use the VFlyer format if you choose, you can really use any format you like, we just started the group with the instructions that we did, to get some similiarity and ease of viewing to these listings. If the viewers are use to seeing them in the same format, they will become familiar with the format and be able to browse quicker and easier, but that was in the beginning. The group is evolving to something bigger and better than I ever anticipated. Be sure to post your listings to Localism.com, that will be the key to helping expose your listings and hopefully getting them SOLD!! Thanks again, let me know if you need any assistance at all. :-)

Thanks, Brad, for the speedy reply! I'm going to edit mine and use the vflyer instead. I also have them Localism. Thanks again!

Great job Kat - good luck with getting those closed....soon I hope!! :-)

The Missouri Real Estate Commission is reviewing the handshake agreement that point2agent uses to allow agents to share access to listings in a single place. Complaints have probably been made about agents keeping lissings up to date.

checking it out.. thanks b

JUL

2007

Dwight - thanks for sharing that info with us, please keep us posted and up to date with that ok?

Eric- let us know what you think!! Thanks for taking the time! :-)

JUL

2007

Hi Brad, Thanks for the tips you sent me. They surely have helped me a lot. I just posted one of my listing on the Activerain MLS Online and I could not post more than one photo, I guess I need more practice. It is really very nice of you for the free exposure and hopefully this will result in selling my listing also. Thanks.

Terry - You can add as many photos as you like, (i recommend 3 or 4), by using the

icon above. I would try and make the photos no larger than 2 x 2 in. Then you can mix and match the text accordingly. There should be an instruction page here in the group, feel free to refer to that for details. Let me know if you need any additional help! :-)

JUL

2007

I am also going to give it a try. Thank you for all the helpfull info

Dan - let me know if you need any help! We have many members and subscribers here willing to lend a helping hand if you need! :-) Thanks for joining our group, I hope it helps sell your clients properties!!

JUL

2007

I know many of these listings have since sold thanks to Active Rain and Localism.com. We should post the stats from those statistics!! :-)

SEP

2007

Love the idea of marketing to an even wider audience... a Nation wide MLS is an awesome idea!!

Vincent - I'm in the west and you're in the east, hopefully this group will cover all of the "In Between". :-)
By putting your listings on AR and including them in the group, you will definitely expose your clients property to a larger targeted audience, plus you'll get more google juice from having it on Active Rain. Don't forget the "Virtual Tour" group as well. That's where the technology is really at in todays market. The better the virtual tour, the more hits and opportunities for offers. Thanks, and best of luck to you! B-)

MAR

2008

Brad - another excellent posting! Great work and it shows for sure! Thanks for the quality work!

Tom - this hopefully inspired you to join our group and start posting your listings! The group has grown considerably since this post, in fact, I hadn't had a comment on this one in over 6 months.

Thanks for bringing it back to life, and keeping it alive!

JAN

I just found this group and I am ready to post, thanks again for the group.

MAR

Thanks so much! How do you make the pictures small and side by side?

If you post to a group does that put your blog in just that spot so it's hidden unless someone goes inside that group?

Maya - you can resize your photos by clicking on the photo one time, then drag one of the corners to the desired size. You can also use the appearance tab when uploading the image to set a desired size. To make them appear side by side, just don't use any of the justification features. Import the photo or image, press the space bar a couple times, then import the next image, space bar a couple times, and keep repeating the process.

Remember, the width of your post is only 640 wide. This means you can have 3 photos side by side as long as they are only 200 wide each. The larger the photo, the less you'll be able to have them next to each other. Never import a photo larger than 600 wide or it will not look right on your Outside Blog or Localism. I hope this helps and makes cents... I mean sense.

When posting to a group, I would create the post on your own Blog, then just add the post to the groups you want it to appear. If you post ONLY to the group, then that is the only place it will appear and it won't show up on your Blog or anywhere else. Only people who enter and view the group will see your post. As others enter posts into that group, yours will eventually roll off the page. It's still in the group, but most recent posts are the one's displayed.

Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with any of this stuff ok? :-)

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