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I humbly submit my 100th featured post!!

Hi fellow Rainers. This is one of those post I have been struggling with for days. My dilemma has been whether to write it, or not. "Well, Broker Bryant, what's the big deal?" The big deal is, this is my 100^th featured post!! Now I guess this is based on the assumption that it will be featured. OK, so I admit, I e-mailed a moderator and gave a "heads up". Didn't make much sense to write a post about being my 100^th featured, if it didn't get featured. So I cheated. Did you know I have never done that before? I don't solicit features and I don't solicit comments. To me, all achievements have to be earned not solicited. Anything less than that is a "shallow achievement". It's cheap. It's worthless.

So how did I end up with 100 featured posts? Is my writing that good? Am I that "popular"? Well, to be honest, I don't have a clue. It's one of those things that "is what it is". I've always strived to do my best but have never consciously written with getting a featured post in mind. I don't know the "secret formula" or what it is the folks with the power to feature, are looking for. I just write and post. I write about what I know, Real Estate. I tell stories. I write stuff that I hope will help someone in their business. At the same time, I write stuff that the consumer will find interesting. My posts are written to both audiences, the consumer AND my peers. I very rarely write "members only" posts.

Is it because I'm popular? I'm sure that has something to do with it. I mean let's face it, no matter how fair a moderator tries to be, their choices will always have a bit of bias in them. But that's no different than anything else in life. All of our decisions are based on our biases, whether consciously or subconsciously. It's the way the mind works. But there is nothing I can do about that either. I am who I am. I don't bring out a different personality for ActiveRain. I write the way I talk. And I write the way I feel at any given moment. My thoughts are my own. I try to convey my thoughts by the use of words.

I joined ActiveRain back in June of 2006. I think I was member 620 or something like that. Not quite sure. I do know we didn't have featured posts back then. Features started in August.

My 1st featured post was on August 15. It was my 54^th post and from what I can tell, it was the 2^nd featured post on Active Rain. Here it is:

UPDATE:Sellers are ready to listen!

ActiveRain has helped me to grow as a REALTOR® and most importantly as a person. It helps me to unwind. It helps me to explore what it is I do and how I do it. I have made many friends. And I have learned more than I ever thought I could. I write because I enjoy it. I don't write for business. I write because it is relaxing and because I like sharing what I know.

"OK, Broker Bryant, what's the point of this post?" Well, first, I felt I needed to mention the 100^th featured "thingie". Why not? It is a pretty big milestone for me on ActiveRain and I wanted to share it with my friends. Also, I thought maybe by writing this is would help someone who is just getting started with Blogging. Maybe, by reading some of my past posts it will help you establish your own voice and style. So with that in mind, here are some of my past posts, that I enjoyed writing or that struck up a good conversation or debate. Enjoy!!!!

REAL LIFE STORIES:

REAL ESTATE IS ABOUT PEOPLE NOT MONEY:

REALTOR® TIPS:

REALTOR(R) ETHICS:

HOT TOPICS:

ACTIVERAIN AND BLOGGING:

AND FINALLY, A FEW OF MY FAVORITES INCLUDING A CARNIVAL OF REAL ESTATE WINNER AND CANDYBAGS:

OK, I'm done. I sincerely want to thank all the members of ActiveRain that have supported my Blog. By the way, this is my last post on ActiveRain.

Posted by Bryant Tutas Broker/REALTOR(R) Tutas Towne Realty, Inc on 03/13/2007 04:09 PM

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79 Comments on I humbly submit my 100th featured post!!

MAR

2007

MADE YOU LOOK! OK. I'M JUST KIDDING!!!!!! I HAVE MANY MORE POST IN ME. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!

Reserved Parking For #1 "The Lovely Wife"...TLW...ROAR!

Hubba! Bubba! Wink. Wink...Darlin' no one swipes my first comment position. Not even you. LOL...

I am so proud of you. Everything you have achieved on Active Rain has been achieved with the utmost honesty. No spamming, no phone calls, no nothing. You have made your mark just by being yourself. This is what makes me so proud to be your "The Lovely Wife"...

You're a real man baby...SVVVVVVVVVVVVVW...

TLW...ROAR!

I am honored to feature this post.

YAY BB CONGRATS!

Congrats! I have certainly enjoyed reading many, many of your posts! Lets see the next 100!

Book marked. I love your posts. I look forward to reading each of the ones you linked to....later...got ot go pick up the kids from daycare now...

Congratulations on hitting a great milestone! I have enjoyed many of your posts and will definitely check out your highlighted ones. Is TLW hitting 100 soon too?

Bryant.... one hell of an accomplishment.... CONGRATS....

bryant

jeff belonger

Congratulations, I always enjoy reading your posts.

Yay, Broker Bryant!!

I think it was perfectly acceptable to "check" and make sure this would really be your 100th featured post, but I don't think you needed to take that precaution -- with this kind of achievement you were a shoe-in!

Congratulations!

Congratulations! You are an amazing example of how to write consistently wonderful posts! You clearly know you audience!

A super big Congrats to one of the best here in the Rain! You keep us all laughing at the same time as keeping us thinking and I bet I speak for all of us here in the AR network in saying:

"CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100TH POST AND HERE'S TO MANY MORE!!!!!!

I will be lucky to get 15 post. Way to go.

WHAT!!!!!????!!! Your last post on AR??? R O A R(sorry but I had to borrow it for this occasion)...Since I read your work every single day, I was about to make some serious phone calls down to Poinciana. . But them, I took a deep breath..........he wouldn't, he couldn't ...just be pulling a "gotcha'!".....Yep! (Thank Goodness!)

Hey..Old Pro...Congratulations on your 100th Featured Post.Amazing! I sure look forward to the next 100!

Congratulations, BB. I look forward to the next 100 eagerly. I know you have it in you.

Jeff

Congratulations, that is a Huge Milestone... I would like to personal thank you for Posting and sharing your Experiences.

Good going BB, I hope TLW gives you a big kiss,not from me ,but from TLW!!

Bryant, I don't really know you, but through your posts I am getting to know you. I joined the AR community just over two weeks ago. The main reason that I respond to your blogs is that they nearly always have something that really interests me. They are rarely dull. There are just some people, that when they write, they just need to be responded to. Thanks for taking the time to blog.

BB there isn't a Humble bone in your body! But you deserve credit! Everyone looks forward to all your blogs. I've only been on here a short time and look forward to them each day. Congratulations and don't stop!

Bryant--how am I supposed to get another Tutas Gold Star if you roast yourself??? Maybe I'll do a Bryant Tutas post anyway! (But I'll post a better picture than the one in your comment box...)

Congratulations, keep em coming.

Last post? Yes, you made me look. Congrats.

congrats Bryant! Within my first week of being active on here I knew who you were because of all the great blogs you post.

Holly Camole! (I just made that word up) - that's pretty impressive there Bryant. Your first featured post was on August 15th....hmmmmm....how come it wasn't on August 14th?? (don't answer that).

I congratulate you and also have to tell you that your voice has not changed much since then - your posts have been extremely consistent and maybe that's what makes you so popular. How about because you are soooo good looking!

A lot of common sense for such a short time... can't wait to see what's ahead for the next 100

Geesh, Jeff, take up the entire page why don't ya!

Your last post on ActiveRain? Excuse me?

It's a joke. See comment #1 :)

TLW...ROAR!

Woo Hoo! Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment!

I would say we could pitch in and give BB round trip transportation to Orlando so he can go to DisneyWorld......but that would be about $5 in gas. Besides, if he went, half of Disney's guests would be proud owners of FL real estate.......before they left town. That's a scary thought. :)

Congrats, I've learned a lot from your Blog and your guests.

Yeoman's work, BB.

And along the way a lot of good stuff has crossed cyber space.

Rich... I am not sure what happened.... look at all the comments also, that are underlined. And I guess Bryant got you in regards to his last post thing... ;o)

jeff belonger

Wow, you guys are GREAT!! This post took me all day today to write and come up with all the links. I guess I have a real issue with being humble. I need to work on that. Ah what the heck...I am who I am.

Hey what's a Yeoman? Is Lenn calling me names:)

You know TLW and I live very isolated lives so it is really a nice feeling to be able to share accomplishments with all of you. Thanks so much for reading my posts and making us both feel so welcomed. KUDOS to ActiveRain for giving us all this opportunity.

Bryant

Your involvement in ActiveRain is clear, well-documented and has always been a guidepost for others trying to figure out what to say that might have a beneficial impact on the real estate community. Very well done. Congrats!

Had to add my Congratulations to You for 100 Featured Posts! I've decided to make your blog assigned reading for my agents! :) Seriously, thank you so much for consistently blogging and providing so much excellent material to all of us.

WooHoo BB!! I think you made 100 featured posts because you are humble, dedicated, honest and....SOOOOOOOOOO darn Good Looking! And.. there is an and - you have one great woman behind ya.. You know what they say behind every great man is a great woman.

Congratulations!!

Bryant, sincere Congratulations! Lots of people can write a quantity of blogs, but to have 100 FEATURED blogs - WOW! Thank heaven it wasn't really your last post. Can't imagine ActiveRain without you. Thanks for all that you contribute, and the time you spend. I'll save the champagne for my next (and first) trip to Poinciana. If you and TLW get impatient, come to St Pete and we'll open it here.

Congratulations Broker Bryant! I especially loved theadded colored in picture of yourself! LOL...

You have your 100th featured post because we all love you (and maybe TLW more) & because you write killer blogs that we & the public can relate to & learn from.

I had a discussion with another agent in my office telling her she needs to start blogging & she didn't know what to blog about so I'm going to send her to see what you write about - obviously you know what's good.

Congrats...I thought I was doing well with my 100th post - maybe one day I can blog about my 100th featured too :)

Make it a great day!

That first comment reminded me of going to the movies for 'Creature Features" - yikes! almost as frightening as the always lingering, can't quite get it out of all the gray matter - diaper photo!

You do a great job, and get a lot of stars, which is why you do a great job.

Do you mean this one?

LET THE PARTY BEGIN!! THE DIAPER HAS MADE AN APPEARANCE!!

100TH featured post...wow, THAT is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations to you Broker Bryant. I'm looking forward to your next 100 : ) Always enjoyable to read.

Bryant, I am fairly new to AR - and I have learned so much and unlearned so much. Your posts make me laugh and yet look at things from anothers eye. I appreciate you and of course your lovely wife - thanks for keeping up with your posting - I look forward to so many more. :o)

Yeah congrats on such a milestone. 100 featured, don't know if I'll achieve that but I'm very happy that you have. Keep us all smiling and informed.

BB .. first see my comment to the both of you @ YLW's (YOUR Lovely Wife) blog dedicated to you.

Congratulations on this special occasion, even if ya did cheat a tad, it is a blog worth a gold star. Remember I don't always comment, I don't always have something to add to the converstation that hasn't been said already, but I do give RATINGS!

Bryant, I'm adding my congratulations to the many others. You're a natural. Way to go!

Congrats on the milestone, I only have 99 to go :>

We’re just a little envious!

CONGRATULATIONS BB

Med & Jay

Ooops! I should probably mention to these folks what I did to your post. LOL...

Bubba's 100th Featured Post. Redneck Style. Courtesy of TLW...ROAR!

Enjoy it guys. It's hilarious. SVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVW....

Uh! OH! My 'V' key is stuck again :)

Broker Bryant,

You can deliver quite a punch line when you are in a......mmm'.....playful mood! I just wonder how many jaws hit the floor before scrolling on to the comments? Or how many OMG's sounded out in unison out there in the "rain." In case you didn't check your calendar out today there are approximately 19 days left before April Fool's Day!

Any way, my congratulations to you for this personal accomplishment, it is certainly a milestone to say the least. You deserved it and you earned it......now what's up your sleeve for #200?

I just saw the diaper picture......MY EYES! Oh God, I'm blind!!!!!!

Congratulations! Wow! That is an impressive statistic!

You make us all very proud, son. ;) Oops-still in mommy mode!

Stan...Just say...NEXT... :)

TLW...ROAR!

Bryant, I'm not normally serious but really, you are a fabulous story teller and deserving of all those stars. Very impressive and I look forward to 100 more :-)

Well done Broker Bryant! I can tell one reason you're successful right off the bat - your titles are engaging. I'm looking forward to reading some of your work. Congrats!

100!! I can see why it has been recommended that I read your blog.

Congrats, BB! It's well deserved! :-)

BIG Congratulations to one of Active Rain's Finest. But I have a curiosity...what is this all about

By the way, this is my last post on ActiveRain.

A joke I hope!!

joanne

Last post on ActiveRain....I agree with Joanne on hoping it is a joke. You seem to be the real deal Bryant...my archives are filling up with reading blogs by individuals such as you.

Way to go Bryant. I enjoy reading your posts. Look forward to many more.

Congratulations Broker Bryant!!! And they are 100 quality blogs. Keep up the great work. -Aloha

Humble. Sheesh. ;)

Congratulations. Since this award has already been passed out I've subsequently aimed my sights on being the first blogger to 100 posts with gratuitous use of the word "ambulatory".

I've also started a whole new gallery project composed of middle aged men in diapers. You'll receive full creative credit of course.

But seriously, well done. You are an inspiration to everyone here. AR is better thanks to you and Tink. :)

Cheers, -B

BB - Congratulations on being the first. I am assuming that has to be the case.

Well THAT was a CRAPPY thing to do. You had my mouth opening wide... dumbfounded.

I am never going to write a comment on your posts again... or for that matter I am NEVER going to READ one of your posts again.

Just JOSHING... Made you look.

Congrats me.

Wow, you could have your own blogging galaxy with all of the stars! My favorites have been the listing appts and marketing strategy, and I've found a lot of good tips along the way. Thanks, BB and congrats on 100!

Between Craig and Jeff B. ... My scrolling finger has cramped up. Thanks guys.

Oh, and the reason that you have so many dang featured posts, Broker Bryant, is because you are SOOOOOO good looking. DUH! But congratulations, anyway.

Congrats Bryant - like everyone else here, I really enjoy your posts and look forward to seeing a new one pop up!

Bryant,....Did you know that your 100th post would be featured before you posted it?

Wow, I just got a new fruit,...or maybe it's a human expression "Passion"

Congratulations. I'll probably finish reading all you have written in 2 years!

MAR

2007

What the heck is Craig doing up there?

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100TH!!! Now are you ready to Rumble?

My goodness! Great way to start the day. Nothing like tooting your own horn every now then to get your motivation up. Thanks everyone for stopping by. Your support is really really appreciated. Definitely give me a reason to keep writing(like I could ever stop). This place is way to addicting!! Plus rehab is for quitters!!!

Ardell I declined the coaching competition due to time restraints (hey I have to sell a house every now and then) Looks like it will be a great contest though.

Bryant congratulation! I have also enjoyed reading some of your post, and you alway gave some good advice.

For me blogging is also a means of relaxing as well as connecting with others in the industry since I mostly work from home.

So I hope you will continue posting and maybe the 200th featured post will come even quicker.

Congratulations....I can't even imagine 100 featured posts.....that's crazy.

Bryant,

I have yet to understand the "featured post" feature, but 100 is certainly a memorable accomplishment! Even more so when it means that it's one out of every two of your post.

Extremely well done!

Bill

William J Archambault Jr

The Real Estate Investment Institute

http://www.reii.org

BB, I know I haven't been around on AR that much lately, we've been so blessed with great deals to work on, but I'm glad my Father in heaven pointed me back here this evening, among other reasons to see this and get to say thanks before you get today's post out and I'm a day late. I've learned a lot in your posts and don't hesitate to forward people to them as testimony to the quality and ethics behind good REALTORS. Thanks a million...or at least a hundred!

MAR

2007

Bravo! Well Done! Congratulations Broker Byrant for inspiring us at least 100 times!

BB - I am just catching up on reading the articles posted on my day off and noticed your featured post. Congrats!! What a huge accomplishment. I can't wait to see what comes next. Keep those blogs coming!

MAR

2007

Congrats! As you know we've been big fans since day one. I'm pretty sure I've read every single one of your blogs you've written. But of course, we started at the same time so I read them as you wrote them.

What an accomplishment!

Shannon

MAY

2008

Broker Bryant...I've bookmarked this page so I can come back and read EVERY POST you mention. This blog is full of great stuff I can tell. I already know your Famous! I've ready your blogs before and seen some of your videos, but I KNOW why your so popular....IT'S BECAUSE BROKER BRYANT IS GOOD LOOKING. THAT I remember from another post lol. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas.

And congratulations on your 100th Featured Post.

Doesn't that now qualify you for a PhD in AR?

MAY

BB I'm a tad late in getting in my congratulations! But must tell you that you and your TLW add so much personality to this site. Thank you for all you have done - for all that you have accomplished - and for all the time you give to us here in the rain! Here's to the next 100

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