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50,000 + 1 AR Points - I'm thrilled. Thanks AR!

By Ronald Gillis

Services for Real Estate Pros with Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent)

July 10, 2008 01:50 AM

50000 Points This was not my fastest 10,000 points (tied for 2nd fastest) here on AR, and I must say I am glad to be back blogging! I'll continues to try and be faithful in the future as I love it here. It took me 13 days to reach 10,000, 17 days until 20,000, and 23 days until 30,000. Then, a whopping 245 days for the 40,000, and now this one took another 17 days.

And as I always say to people that do not like numbers or number crunching, run, run as far away as you can, because I like number crunching! OR

> click away fast, VERY fast, <

I should more correctly say. As always, as I pass the 50,000 points here on AR, it still amazes me how many still do not even scratch the surface and take advantage of AR, but all the better for the rest of us! It is funny, while researching info for this blog I came across even more statistics - imagine that it caught my attention! It was September 27, 2007, less than a year ago, AR membership crossed the 50,000 mark - now 9 months later is is about to cross the century mark!

That is a doubling in nine months In roughly the same amount of time, the number of notaries has TRIPLED! from a little over 400 to 1298 notary members - incredible!

Because I had such a big gap between 30,000 and 40,000 points, I dropped from #90 ranking and on page 4 in the list, to page 5 near the bottom. This past couple of weeks I got back in the top 100, and now rank 98 in the state. There are now 443 pages of members just in Florida, and I am on page 4. Certainly the top 1% of the state. And our state remains on of the hardest and most difficult to get into the top 100. CA is a close 2nd. I now have 50000 points plus 1 and counting, I recently crossed the 100th post milestone (still can't believe that one!) crossed the 1000 mark for comments made - actually @ 1189 comments, and also crossed the 500 comments received - with 572! Here are my numbers summary:

Activity Details
Score:	50,001
Members Invited/Referred:	8
Blog Posts:	129
Rank in Florida:	98
Featured Posts:	0
Rank in Charlotte County:	1 (Featured Member)
Comments Received:	572
Rank in Murdock:	1 (Featured Member)
Comments Made:	1185
Blog Subscriptions:	9
Score Summary
Profile Points:	1,740
Invite Points:	1,315
Blogging Points:	25,771
Blog Comment Points:	20,225
Linking Points:	600
Bonus Points:
Other Points:	150

Going from 30,000 points to 40,000 and taking so long to do it, I actually dropped to an average 18 position in all states. And from 40,000 to 50,000 I now rank an average of 14. In other words, I would rank # 14 as an average. In Florida, with 50,000, I rank # 98 (at 30,000, I was at 90). And again, that is not percent, that is average number ranking in all the states. And of course, my state remains the very hardest to climb with some of the most competitive members. But until this mark, CA actually is harder to climb as I would rank 92 in CA, but from here up, FL is the hardest to climb. If I was at the 40,000, I would be at #125 in CA but 118 in FL. Breaking the 10,000 mark, put me in the top 3.06%, and that is still a great place, now it puts you in the top 3.45%. Not much of a change. Breaking the top 25,000 points brings you into the top 1.56% now the 50,000 bring you into the top 0.73% - THE TOP 1%!! I think soon I'll focus on the top 5% and ignore most of the bottom 95% to see where I rank just within the top 5%. Breaking the 40,000 mark puts you in the top .97% and 697 out of 94,863 US member have broken the 50,000 mark.

Breaking the 50,000 mark, still put you #1 in 4 states! It would put you in the top 5 in 21 states & top 10 in 28 states. In the US, there are 94,863 members (up from 52,087 members when I was at the 30,000 mark - and a total of 96,927 - zeroing in on 100K!!!), so that is close to doubling in less than a year. The number that crossed 10,000 increased from 1638 (when I was @ 30,000) 3,272 & 40,000 from 399 to 921, and @ 50,000 from 674 to 697. So in the last 17 days, 23 people crossed the 50,000. When I passed the 30,000 mark, there was only one state left, that crossing the 10,000 mark for one of its' members had not happened - WY! But even now that mark has been crossed by every state, but three states now have not crossed the 25,000 mark, and 8 still do not have anyone crossing the 100,000 mark. Only six states had at least 2000 members - CA, FL, TX, WA, AZ & GA when I was @ 30,000 but now 15 states have crossed the 2,000 number of members. 25 states have crossed the 1,000 members, CA & FL are the only two to cross the 10,000 mark. TX is the only other state to break 5,000. Breaking the 250,000 mark put you in #1 in every state EXCEPT FL (#3) and AZ & MD (#2) when I broke the 30,000, but now 25 have broken that mark (one more since I broke the 40,000 mark). That is a big jump from what I see! In the last 17 days, one state actually had a decrease in the number of members - DC lost two people. As far as percent increase in members, most are between 2-5%, and the most number of new members was CA with 584, FL 2nd with 386, and the other states that had at least 100 new members were AZ, GA, NC, NY, & TX.

Nobody has broken the 500,000 mark, but two have broken 400,000. And 10 have broken 300,000 When I broke the 30,000, nobody had gone past 300,000, and only 4 had broken 250,000. So that is a big increase. 11 states have 100 or more that broke 10,000 - CA @ 464, FL @ 393 and TX @ 180 lead the way. Only CA & FL have 100 breaking 20,000.

As far as notaries go, there are 1298 total notaries, and I rank #4 (although there is a member that is really more of a Realtor - pushing Realtor listings and such - than a notary which would make me #3, an increase of one position for me. There are a total of 28 categories of members. This is the breakdown of those numbers:

Some of my favorite blogs I've written are (and why but no particular order of preference):

http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/190322/Think-Professional ~ I think many overlook the small details which can have a big impact on how they are perceived.
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/193083/Calling-all-mortgage-brokers ~ I wanted title companies & mortgage brokers to stand up against this illegal practice - I was shocked by the few title companies that spoke up and more shocked that not ONE mortgage broker/lender/LO etc stood up about this!
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/193745/Increase-in-Homeowners-Insurance ~ While many complain about taxes, I still say the bigger problem facing all Floridians is the homeowners insurance rates!
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/211792/Notaries-Remember-your-responsibilities ~ A good reminder to all notaries about their responsibilities to the public (serve & protect)
Many of my blogs written to help properly inform the public about reverse mortgages so if they decide not to get a reverse mortgage, hopefully it will be based on the full CORRECT facts , not all the myths and false preconceptions:
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/229056/To-be-in-the ~ Was the First time I broke into Florida's top 100. Just getting back in the top 100 nine months later. :-(
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/230155/Home-ownership-down-during ~ Some of the facts about President Bush's presidency - and a sad one at that.
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/244112/Are-you-more-successful ~ Something to consider
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/553774/S-H-A-R ~ Awesome help for the poor & needy!! Please check it out in your area!
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/562662/Which-AR-category-are & http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/563961/Multiple-response-comments-your ~ Just my curiosity
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/567519/I-am-considering-a ~ Although this could go with #5, I put it separate, I hope more people would answer this, I think it would be interesting to see the different perspectives!
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/571216/How-expensive-is-gas ~ I think this could help many drivers all over the US & Canada!

Some of my favorite people that I have 'met' here are (NO particular order of favorites - I like all):

Several notaries:
1. http://www.activerain.com/profnot ~ Thank you Laura for all your help!
2. http://www.activerain.com/mortgagesigningservice ~ Have met Lora in person, GREAT person!
3. http://www.activerain.com/blogs/docdiva ~ LaShon great to talk to
4. http://www.activerain.com/lkassis ~ Linda has also been a great person to talk to!
5. http://www.activerain.com/deniseodell ~ Thanks Denise for your compliments!
6. http://www.activerain.com/laceyhorton27 ~ Lacey has been great to talk to as well, I hope she returns to AR! MIA!
7. http://www.activerain.com/centralwisconsinnotary ~ Lisa another MIA :-)
8. http://www.activerain.com/leona ~ Leon
9. http://www.activerain.com/maagggie ~ Maggie
Title & Escrow:
1. http://www.activerain.com/escrowprincess ~ Louisa
2. http://www.activerain.com/stonehouse ~ Keith
3. http://www.activerain.com/bhussung ~ Bo I look forward to one day doing business together!
Real Estate Agents:
1. http://www.activerain.com/desireedaniels ~ Desiree
2. http://www.activerain.com/red_realtor ~ Kimberly
3. http://www.activerain.com/eugeneoregonrealestate ~ Bridget
4. http://www.activerain.com/rdubin ~ Rory - I know personally - if you need Commercial Property in Venice, FL, look him up!
5. http://www.activerain.com/bobstorey ~ Bob
6. http://www.activerain.com/copeland ~ Lynn- Great person, call her for your notary (after me of course) or Realtor needs in Charlotte County
7. http://www.activerain.com/swetz777 ~ Robert I've liked our chats, I'm glad to have helped you! Also, congrats on being on page 1 of all NV Active Rain members!
8. http://www.activerain.com/laurag ~ Laura
9. http://www.activerain.com/lynn911 ~ Lynn
10. http://www.activerain.com/emoexpertise ~ Susan
11. http://www.activerain.com/charlottesvillerealestate ~ Charles
Others: http://www.activerain.com/movievoice ~ Jay

Some of my favorite bloggers (not mentioned above & no particular order):

http://www.activerain.com/blogs/jeffmortgageman ~ Jeff
http://www.activerain.com/blogs/jayb ~ Jay - since we are so close, we need to meet in person!
Bill Burress - BRING HIM BACK!!
http://www.activerain.com/blogs/westcoastkate ~ Kate
http://www.activerain.com/blogs/activebrad ~ Brad
http://www.activerain.com/blogs/coachinginreverse ~ Sylvia
http://www.activerain.com/blogs/avnotary ~ Laura

I can now join the AR bronze group as well as the 1% club as I am in the top 1% overall of AR, and of course remain one of top in Florida, and top of Notaries. Guess I'll do some more number crunching later! Have a great day!

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Please Visit The Following:
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Stanton Homes

Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC

Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

Wowsers - that's the most detailed "landmark" post I've seen! Hitting these goals is just part of the fun here....

Jul 10, 2008 02:00 AM

Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com - Falmouth, MA

Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop

WoW! This is a notable post on points and the point of points in the AR point system. I get the point.

Jul 10, 2008 02:01 AM

David Monsour

Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Gettysburg, PA

ABR - www.realty-insights.com

Sometimes it's good to get passed and remember that other people are as hungry as you are. Truly the essense of competition, especially when we are talking about lead generation.

Jul 10, 2008 02:04 AM

Ronald Gillis

Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL

CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Stanton, I couldn't agree more, just part of the fun! Heath, as I said in the beginning, if you don't like stats RUN (OR CLICK) away FAST!! :-D David, very true! I look forward to eventually seeing you blog and getting to know you.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend ahead!

Jul 10, 2008 02:08 AM

Anthony Kirlew

Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ

Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

Congrats Ronald, and thanks for sharing. I am one of those competitive types anyway, so I have enjoyed watching my rank climb in my city, county, and state. One key that I see so many people miss out on, is just completing a solid profile. This alone will get you off to a good start, and considering most agents have websites, adding that link, will most likely put you over the 1,000 mark and make your local competition wonder how they got passed so quickly.

By nature, I am a blogger and blogging enthusiast, so I have certainly earned most of my points from blogging and commenting, which I encourage everyone to do.

Had I known there was a race to 10,000 I might have blogged a bit more dilligently. I think I have about 3 posts for today though, which will push me ever so close to the 5,000 mark, which isnt bad considering my limited time here.

Have a good one.

Jul 10, 2008 02:45 AM

Jim Albano

Prudential Damiano Realty - Little Falls, NJ

Team - Jean-Marie Vantuno / Realtors North Jersey Real Estate

You've hit the big time my friend! Congratulations! Hopefully I'll see you at 100K but I have a feeling you'll be passing me soon.

Jul 14, 2008 02:20 PM

Ronald Gillis

Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL

CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Thanks Anthony for stopping by. I see your 12th in Mesa & 182 in Maricopa County. You should be featuredvery quickly in Mesa if you stick with it! It might take you a bit longer for the county but don't worry, keep at it and you will progress! Also, you are already on page 8 of 103 for the county, which is a very good start, as you are already way above many others!

Probably true Jim, probably true. Thanks for stopping by & commenting! Have a great week!

Jul 14, 2008 04:31 PM

Brian Wray

Wray Realty - Holly Springs, NC

How do you get more profile points? I have over 1600, but can't seem to get anymore?

Aug 23, 2008 11:45 AM

Tracy Santrock

Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC

Raleigh - Cary Broker

Great job on a great post! Lots of fact filled numbers on the growth of AR too!

Aug 24, 2008 12:48 PM

Edie Lomason

Michael Saunders & Company - Venice, FL

BA, ABR

Oh my gosh that was a really involved blog. Great job on 50,000! And, you helped a lot of people like me on your way.

Edie

Aug 24, 2008 02:27 PM

Ronald Gillis

Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL

CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Brian I'm honestly not completely sure. If there is anything else you can describe about you and your services, I believe, the more detail you are the more points you get. I'm not sure if I maxed out the number or not, but as you can see, I have a very extensive profile detail. See if you can add anything to yours and see if it goes any higher... Tracy & Edie- when you get to know me, you'll learn VERY quickly - I'm a BIG numbers guy - go figure based on this blog, huh?? :-) Edie, just part of the 'Rain' glad I could help!!

Aug 24, 2008 02:51 PM

Brian Wray

Wray Realty - Holly Springs, NC

Ron, Thanks for the information. like, you I have a ton of personal and professional information on my profile and every possible spot has been completed, but can't seem to get the points, up. I guess I should not be worried over 100-200 points. I'll just write another blog to get these point. Thanks again for the info. Have a great day!!

Aug 25, 2008 03:14 PM

Ronald Gillis

Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL

CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Brian, I see an ADDICTION TO ACTIVE RAIN coming on there. . . just another excuse to blog - Have a great day!

Sep 08, 2008 10:03 AM

Tara Stone

eXp Realty - Alexandria Township, NJ

NJ Estates and Stables

Wow...that's almost too much to read...as matter of fact it way for me...Looks like lots of detailed info and I appreciate your passion for AR...have a great holiday

Nov 28, 2008 02:52 PM

Tom Davis

Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today ! - Dover, DE

FREE Delaware Homes Search!, $$ Save $$ - Find Homes! Delaware Realtor

Hi Ronald,

Great Job! Way to go on your progress!

Keep it up!

Thanks

Tom Davis

DE REALTOR (R)

Feb 05, 2009 03:54 PM

Maureen McCabe

HER Realtors - Columbus, OH

Columbus Ohio Real Estate

"Hi Ronald,

Great Job! Way to go on your progress!

Keep it up!

Thanks"

Maureen McCabe

OH Realtor

oooh this was written back in July wasn't it? and you have not been back since the first of the year... Happy New Year Ronald!!!!! Never the less you are part of a test with my new shiny ActiveRain signature. It is temporary. I am trying out $ and calls to actions in my signature. Best part of this way of commenting IS I really, really don't have to read the posts!!!!

I am just borrowing Mr. Davis' comments of course. That's why I am using the " he is the author of those words... I am just being a mockingbird.

Feb 06, 2009 12:08 AM

Tom Davis

Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today ! - Dover, DE

FREE Delaware Homes Search!, $$ Save $$ - Find Homes! Delaware Realtor

Congratulations on reaching the almost 100,000 Point Mark now! It is consistent effort in blogging that will generate a pathway to a positive real estate future online! This is the network to network on!

Keep up the fantastic work and have a great day!

Tom Davis

Dec 14, 2009 04:17 PM

Maureen McCabe

HER Realtors - Columbus, OH

Columbus Ohio Real Estate

having deja vu.

I am feeling a blog post about spam coming on.

Dec 14, 2009 08:28 PM