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ActiveRain Bells Ringing During the 2021 Holiday Season

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

This December 2021 ActiveRain Holiday Challenge is about phone calls!

We offer three (3) ways to play.

Option 1:   Call an AR member who has not been active in the Rain for a year or longer. Many of us are connected to AR members who are no longer active in the Rain. This should not be someone you have talked to in 2021.

Option 2:   Call an AR member you have spoken with before but have not talked with them in 2021.

Option 3:   Call an AR member you have never spoken with.

 

Who Are You Going To Call?  

Photo Collage Courtesy of Kathy Streib 

How to get Points for Participation:

*     Make your call and write a post with a minimum of 300 words.  

You are free to talk about whatever your heart desires but keep in mind, whatever is shared on the call might be shared in the blog post. Be sure to let the person you call know why you are calling and if they share anything they do not want to be shared in a blog post they need to let you know. Think privacy, confidentiality, and respect. Full transparency. Let them know why you are calling.

*     Include a photo, graphic, or video. It could be as simple as the AR photo of the person you call, a photo or graphic depicting something you talked about. Get creative with this. If they mention a song, you might want to include a video of the song. Have fun with it.

You may participate in all three options.

Option 1: 1,000 points

Option 2: 1,000 points

Option 3: 1,000 points.

The challenge starts December 1, 2021 – Ready-Set-Dial!

The challenge deadline is December 31, 2021, at midnight PST.

Write a separate post for each option and indicate in the post which option you are writing about. 

Post link(s) to your posts in the same comment below. This is for tracking purposes making it easier for the person who manages awarding points.

Let's have some fun ringing out the year! 

 

We have two challenges in the month of December.

Check out the other challenge Tis The Season for Miracles & Scares  

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Comments(45)

Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information, thanks for the share. Bill 

Dec 03, 2021 04:04 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist ,

What a wonderful idea..perfect timing to end the year with some good conversations from AR members!

Dec 03, 2021 12:11 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist , I love this challenge! I think I will participate. It's been on my "to do list" to be more active on ActiveRain - a place where I love spending time and connecting with people and ideas.

Dec 05, 2021 09:20 AM
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I love this idea.   Makes increadible sense to finish out the year.  

Dec 08, 2021 07:51 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

You may see me do something I seldom do, participate in a contest! Stay tuned!

Dec 09, 2021 04:00 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

You brought it Wayne Martin with full participation. Thank you! 

Jan 01, 2022 08:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It was very nice to receive a call from Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 this week. I will be happy to hear from any others that may wish to call.

Dec 09, 2021 11:10 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Wayne Martin, I am counting on you doing something you seldom do. I will stay tuned!

Dec 09, 2021 12:10 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

What an interesting challenge!  Thanks for the inspiration!

Dec 13, 2021 10:12 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services
Dec 20, 2021 10:15 AM
Esperanza Butler® 818 926 5425
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - West Hills, CA
Homes For Sale in West Hills, Ca (818) 926-5425

Since last month I was looking for a challenge. I finally found this and I almost missed. Yes, I will take the challenge and it will be a real challenge to me.  

Dec 22, 2021 11:35 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Katherine -  Here is my one entry into the  contest

BELLS RINGING WITH ACTIVE RAIN MEMBER STEVE BANIS

Dec 27, 2021 09:46 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Grant Schneider 

Dec 31, 2021 08:57 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Kathleen. Here is my submission (option #3) for the December challenge: Reaching out in the Rain: North Carolina to Arkansas

Dec 31, 2021 05:03 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Miss Nina Hollander, Broker 

Dec 31, 2021 08:57 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It has been a very busy month, but I still managed a couple of calls.  A challenge that was doubly rewarding.

Reach Out and Touch Someone: Andrea Sweidler

 

Let The Bells Ring: Craig Rutman

 

Dec 31, 2021 09:17 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you Ed Silva for participating in the Ringing Challenge. 


Wishing you the best ever 2022!


🥳🍾🥂

Dec 31, 2021 09:44 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I waited to long for this one Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist . I didn't even know about it until Nina Hollander, Broker post today. In the last hour I dialed up 10 Active Rainers and got Zip! Oh well, maybe next year.

Dec 31, 2021 12:24 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

There was a hiccup on the contest page. Initially, the two challenges were Featured, and then Poof - disappeared.  They were re-Featured on the contest page on 12-20-2021 Bob "RealMan" Timm 


We have another challenge starting in January. Stay tuned. 


 

Dec 31, 2021 01:16 PM
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

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 
Thanks for the help getting back on the Blogging Horse!
Happy New Year! Lynn

You asked for posts about AR Members who
> haven't been active in the Rain year or longer – Dick Greenberg 
> have spoken with before but not in 2021 – Rob Spinosa
> have never spoken withPaul Harsch

Dec 31, 2021 12:51 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-939-2727 for fully participating in the December Bells Ringing Challenge! 


Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 2022 08:20 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired
Dec 31, 2021 01:20 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Wayne Martin 
So glad to see your posts.  Happy New Year. Lynn

Dec 31, 2021 02:17 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Happy New Year Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist - I only have one entry for your December Challenge:

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5705820/ar-bells-are-ringing-with-norma-j--elkins

I started early to get the other two options done, including making two calls today. Unfortunately I could only leave voicemails and couldn't complete the other two calls before today. One is better than none! I do want to thank you for the challenge. 

 

Dec 31, 2021 02:50 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

For the Point Counters here is the live link to Patricia's Entry

Jan 01, 2022 08:48 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP Thank you for participating in the challenge.  Many just did not have the time due to a very busy month. Others did not know about the challenge until it was too late. 


Not to worry, we have another great challenge that was posted this morning for January 2022.  

Jan 01, 2022 08:31 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  in total transparency I had no idea this contest was going on until a couple days ago or so.... I miss the days where you could look on the Active Rain Challenge Group and see the monthly contests.... now with that said Kathy Streib  and I have been trying to connect since mid October and we did https://activerain.com/droplet/G2Kv finally yesterday, Endre

Dec 31, 2021 06:28 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you for participating in the December Bells Ringing Challenge Endre Barath, Jr. Heads up, the January 2022 challenge was posted this morning.  It should be showing in the contest group soon! 

Jan 01, 2022 08:36 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you so much for being the hostess with the mostest for this final challenge of 2021. I loved reading the stories and really enjoyed my call with Nick! THANK YOU again and Happy New Year, my friend!

Ringing & Singing in the Rain -

A Call with Nick Vandekar

Dec 31, 2021 06:55 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you Debe Maxwell, CRS for all that you do to help keep the spirit of the community alive and thriving.  


Happy New Year! 

Jan 01, 2022 08:36 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

For the point challenge counters.  This is correcting Margaret Rome's Entry. 

Call with William Johnson

Call with Thom Abbott

Jan 01, 2022 08:52 AM