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200,000 Points - Who's Counting?

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Gold StarClearly not me, because I passed that milestone 2,256 points ago without noticing.  Oh my!

As a new member, I was one of those people who signed up for ActiveRain and disappeared for several months with only a photo and minimal profile - from August 2006 to March 2007, to be exact.  Something brought me back to ActiveRain in March and, to my surprise, I was already a member - that's when I posted my first comments and blog posts.

No one accumulates a lot of points alone, so let me use ths milestone to thank all you prolific bloggers who never stop posting new and interesting content on ActiveRain.  I have learned so much, and in the process of commenting on your brilliant posts, I have earned nearly 75,000 comment points.

Thank you very much to everyone who reads my blogs - especially those I've gotten to know on a personal level through meeting first hand, talking on the phone, and consistently exchanging comments and emails.  You've encouraged me to post nearly 400 blog posts, for another 107,000+ points.  

The greatest (and most unexpected) benefit of ActiveRain, however, has been the new business generated as a direct result:   Listings in my market that I never would have gotten, without ActiveRain...  new buyers, who found one of the posts in my online relocation package and went on to read others... referrals from agents on ActiveRain..

Thanks to all for helping me achieve this milestone!  Now, on to the next one...

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This infoMargaret Wodarmation was provided to you by Margaret Woda, an Associate Broker with Long & Foster Real Estate in Crofton Maryland. Contact Margaret today for general real estate information or to learn how she can help you buy or sell a home in Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton, Davidsonville, Gambrills, and Odenton. 

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Comments(35)

Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Margaret:  Woo-hoo!  That's outstanding.  Keep up the good work and I'll be sure to stop by and check out what your saying.  :)

Jul 12, 2008 04:08 AM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Margaret.....likewise congratulations on your milestone! And for inspiring me to keep with it! I'm still "struggling" with topics to blog, but I'm committed to this gig 'cuz I know it can and will work for me! I look forward to meeting you in person one day...I'll buy lunch in a great restaurant in your neighborhood! Hope to be going to New York in January for the Inman Connect Meeting, so maybe then... but until then, you can just keep pushing me from AR!!!

Jul 12, 2008 07:51 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Congratulations on your success and on the 200k milestone. Here's to the next 200k.

Jul 12, 2008 08:03 AM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

Way to go!!!! I love your posts - thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and your area with all of us - congrats

Jul 12, 2008 05:19 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Margaret, I will always have a soft spot for you!  You wrote the first comment ever on my first post!  So here's to the next 200,000 and all the fun I'll have reading them!

Jul 14, 2008 04:56 AM
Stanton Homes
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

You're an inspiration to us all...  and what an amazing way to be part of your local community and create a better sense of belonging. 

Jul 14, 2008 05:36 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

August 2006 to March 2007 you didn't blog and you still have over 200,000 points? That's amazing. That is a great sign of how great of a blogger you are Margaret. Congratulations Margaret. You are definitely one of my favorites on here. And I am not saying that to kiss up to you. Thank you for being such a great blogger/writer and for sharing great information with newbies like myself. I always enjoy reading your blogs. To another 200,000 points. Much success to you. Great post.

Jul 14, 2008 11:38 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Margaret...Wear each and every point proudly.  They have been well earned, quality points.  That is precisely why you have the following you do.

Kate

Jul 16, 2008 04:20 PM
Jeff R. Geoghan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lancaster, PA
REALTOR, Marketing Manager

Congratulations on achieving the milestone.  Brian Schulman just passed 200K in PA this week as well!  I'm dragging behind...

Jul 17, 2008 05:16 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

They should be paying you!  hahaha

Jul 18, 2008 06:26 PM
Joseph D. Federico
MVP Realty - Naples, FL
Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico

Margaret-Congratulations! Keep on blogging!

Jul 19, 2008 12:04 AM
The Somers Team
The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Delivering Real Estate Happiness

That is a great story.  What I really like (which is awesome) is the business you have received in addition to the networking contacts.  My wife and I are looking foward to expanding our online presence through our blog and to get a few more clients per year !  You are an inspriation - thank you !

Chris Somers  www.thesomersteam.com

Jul 19, 2008 12:33 AM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Congrats Margaret.  Thank you as well for all of your support!

Jul 22, 2008 05:41 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Margaret, How did I miss this? Congratulations on your big milestone. So proud to be the other Margaret in Maryland!

Aug 08, 2008 06:38 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Margaret,
Seems like every time I take a few days off some of my favorite people celebrate something special...hmm, should I take off more often?  LOL.  Congratulations.

Aug 15, 2008 08:18 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Thank you so much!  I really appreciate all the support and encouragement of my ActiveRain pals!  'Looks like I'm way behind in my thanks.

Aug 15, 2008 08:59 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Margaret,

Congrats! I hope to be in your esteemed company soon! I'm working towards reaching that goal and 200 Associates by year-end!

Dec 06, 2008 02:29 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Tracy, I have no doubt you'll make it.  You're getting close...

Dec 06, 2008 03:07 AM
Joseph D. Federico
MVP Realty - Naples, FL
Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico

Margaret-Congrats! on your big milestone-Way to go!

Dec 06, 2008 03:44 AM
Shuki Haiminis
Lofts.com - Boston, MA

Congrats! As of this time you are now over 285k...soon we will be congratulating you on 300K...keep up the good work.

Jan 28, 2009 10:07 PM