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ActiveRain’s Weltanschauung

Weltanschauung: The guiding principles and philosophy of an organization. A world view.

1.    We understand that the value of the ActiveRain community rests entirely with its members. We admire the spirit of real estate professionals and believe our goal is to fully engage their talents and knowledge for the benefit of all members of the real estate community.

2.    We believe that real estate professionals will thrive if they demonstrate their local market expertise. With ever greater access to listings, local knowledge is now the key differentiator.

3.    We believe that homeownership is a positive force for social good. ActiveRain is committed to empowering real estate professionals so they can help people achieve the dream of homeownership.

4.    ActiveRain welcomes the active participation of all real estate professionals, irrespective of their affiliation with industry groups or trade associations. We believe a vibrant and diverse real estate community is essential to maintaining a strong organization.

5.    We believe that the constructive dialogue at ActiveRain fosters transparency among consumers about the industry. We understand that ActiveRain plays a key role in demonstrating the integrity and professionalism of those engaged in our industry.

6.    ActiveRain prides itself on editorial independence. We believe that an open, free exchange of ideas is our primary reason for being. We are not captive of any point of view or agenda – other than to advance the interests of homebuyers and sellers and real estate professionals.

7.    We encourage dissenting or contrarian points of view because our industry is better served by continually examining the status quo. Challenging conventional wisdom is often essential for the evolution of our industry and the development of new opportunities.

8.    We believe in spirited discourse, but personal attacks or predatory behavior will not be tolerated. Respect and civility are the shared values that unite all of us.

9.    ActiveRain does not stand on ceremony or hierarchy. ActiveRain is a two-way street. We believe that a continual conversation with our community is critical to our continued growth and vitality. We are fully committed to incorporating member feedback and ideas to improve ActiveRain.

10.    ActiveRain believes that it is in the best interests of real estate professionals to build a community that is focused on educating one another. ActiveRain believes its future depends on members of all experience levels openly sharing their experiences and best practices with others in the field. This communal dialogue offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and is the way to share in the dynamism and excitement that constitutes the modern real estate business.

-The ActiveRain Team

Posted by ActiveRain Real Estate Network on 04/20/2007 12:03 PM

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638 Comments on ActiveRain’s Weltanschauung

APR

2007

Wow! This is really good stuff! Vision/Purpose statements like this provide a valuable and concise summation of the core tenets of our community. Good Job!

Ditto Rich and a rousing HERE HERE.

Wow! Very powerful! This is excellent....

Well done guys. Always good to have a mission. Thanks to all of you for all your hard work. And thanks to al the moderators for volunteering their time. Kudos to all!!!

As they say in Yiddish "NUFF SAID"...Very good post

Guys...

Love the Mission Statement.

This is the stuff that will keep The Active Rain Real Estate Network from becoming just another 'icky' Real Estate site :)

TLW...ROAR!

I like it, I like it. At my company we have a "Vision and Values" statement and whatever we do is checked against it. This is a great statement of core values.

Excellent statement. This post needs to be bumped to the featured deaprtment regularly to make sure everyone has a chance to learn and measure their activity.

Good post guys! It sets a standard...

The AR constitution...

Stuff like this should be posted on AR's home page so it is read as soon as we enter....so should the guidelines! What do you think?

Very well said. I learned a new word today.

Very nice mission statement. I am proud to be affiliated with Active Rain and this Weltanschauung is another reason why.

Thanks for all you put into Active Rain.

Fran

So glad to see these guidelines so clearly stated. Even though this is a free community, maybe everyone should "agree" to these before completing their membership. Cuts out on the confusion a bit.

Well done AR team. Each point is clear, concise, and not redundant. This took a little time for a team to produce. It's great to see you are defining your values and mission. Blog on..

Excellent points. You are awesome!!! Any ideas on how to perhaps educate the audience on real estate and how we work? I think that would be great!!!

You've given a World Outlook, or View Out To/Of the World. I like the content, and appreciate it, and also like your use of the descriptive German word. It says more than vision or mission statement.

I find the Active Rain guiding principles and philosophy as set forth above to be most impressive and laudable. I am particularly thankful for your commitment to editorial independence, your encouragement of dissenting or contrarian points of view, and your invitation to all real estate professional to take part in the Active Rain community, irrespective of their affiliations with industry groups or trade associations. I believe that Active Rain will be well served by adhering to these lofty principles. Thank you for all of your positive contributions to our industry.

Those are good principles but if you had to sum it up in one statement, what would it be?

These guiding principles and philosophy make me proud to be a part of Active Rain.

APR

2007

Will be adding links to this, as well as other resources on our front page shortly, so it'll be more visable to everyone.

You learn something new everyday like the meaning of Weltanschauung. Sounds german, is it?

I almost feel as if I should stand, put my hand over my heart and read them aloud ...

Weltanschauung...........wow, what brilliant mind came up with that one?

You guys at ActiveRain have really given the community something of which to be proud. Well done Jon, Matt, Caleb, James, Ben, Lydia............The clarity of the vision really comes through in these guiding principles and philosophy of the organization.

Bob

Excellent...Absolutely Excellent.

Yeah, no kidding, Bob...probably the same think tank that came up with Fahrfignugen....

This is excellent! I love how it is all laid out, and the message is very powerful. Thank you.

I will be trying to work the word "Weltanschauung" into conversation at dinner this evening.

Seriously it is good to know you have thought about all of this.

WOW some really good stuff. thanks guys!

These are great guiding principles - and they will ensure the continued and future success of Active Rain. Thanks to the AR Team and the members that keep this community vibrant.

Nice job! I like the values you have laid out. Thanks.

APR

2007

I'm very proud to be a part of Active Rain...you guys are a class act.

Everyone should have a value or mission statement for both business and personal lives! Thank you!

Thank You for a great post!

APR

2007

Love this post, thank you!

APR

2007

Very well stated!

Thanks,

Lucky :)

APR

2007

I am glad janeAnne pointed this out. I almost missed it. How very professional to have a philosophy! I suspect that this move, if it is not starting a trend, will certainly help promote one for other blogging groups. It is a super idea to express what was already implied in the practice.

APR

2007

They are well thought out, clear, and concise. Thank you for taking the time to create and share your philosophy.

MAY

2007

A great roadmap for success.

Alaska Don

MAY

2007

Wow! This seems to be a great place to visit.Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

MAY

2007

Very good list. Thanks again! =)

JUN

2007

Excellent on all points! Only wish I would have found this sooner!

JUL

2007

Floyd, you know men do not read the directions first. hehehe... But we do catch up when we get in a bind, that's how I got here! Regards and good luck to all, DavidC

JUL

2007

When I read this - it made really sense...Like someone else said...I wish I found this sooner.

JUL

2007

Awesome!

As this a new word for me and maybe some others, here is the definition. I am going to use this word at dinner and meetings to, from now on. Regards, DavidC

noun German.

a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity's relation to it.

n. In both senses also called Weltanschauung.

The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group.

[Translation of German Weltanschauung.]

"Eye of God", from the Hubble Collection.

JUL

2007

Excellent, BRAVO!

AUG

2007

Great mission statement. Thank you!

AUG

2007

Well thought out - this is what keeps us coming back.

Let’s see:

Members – each with an expertise – belief in social good – acceptance of others – talk with one another – communicate ideas – tolerant of others opinions – respectful of one another – equals – learning and learning to pass it on.

Maybe this should be posted on the refrigerator: family values.

AUG

2007

I'm a believer and a 'Rainer - great stuff and an unmatched spirit here!

AUG

2007

As a "new", now active member, I find this bill of rights to be very helpful in setting the tone of communications and contribution.

SEP

2007

I think principles are very important in business, and I love that ActiveRain puts its principles out so clearly like this. I'm proud to be a member!

SEP

2007

Reading your '10 commandments' is like smelling fresh laundry.

We need more of this if we are serious in taking back the trust of the people

in our profession.

SEP

2007

First time I read this - really great!

SEP

2007

Thank you.

Great ...Awesome stuff.

Ian Mariano said it very well. This is fantastic folks and yet another reason this forum is better than all others I've encounted in my experience and point of view. The statements made above bleed knowledge, exposure, open-mindedness, respect, evolution, and the very principles we as professionals and a communty should strive to uphold.

SEP

2007

ActiveRain gang, I am happy Jon posted a gentle reminder to come check this out again. For me it was my first time as I missed it the first time around. The above shows your commitment to always be above board in the way things at ActiveRain are handled. Integrity. Excellent!

These are a set of good principles established by a Network with vision and insight in the real estate profession. Although dissenting or contrarian points of view are encouraged, I hope the AR team exercises wisdom in discerning why the points are being made and the methods used in making them. Consider the sources and their motives.

Jon, glad you posted this link...I think I missed it the first time or perhaps needed a gentle reminder.

SEP

2007

Great post... and thank you David Childress for digging up the info for us on our new word: Weltanschauung!

"We encourage dissenting or contrarian points of view because our industry is better served by continually examining the status quo."

Too bad others here don't feel the same way:

Bob Wilson your comment was removed. Why? You didn't have anything
worthwhile to contribute. Make no mistake about this...if you leave a
negative comment on here with no merit it WILL be DELETED. You won't
get google juice from this post. :)

09/29/2007 by Pamela Williamson St.Louis, Missouri Real Estate

It's all about challenging the status quo. I certainly don't need AR to help me with my search engine placement.

OCT

2007

I just joined and I am really impressed--this is the first thing I have read on AR in a blog format--I think I am going to like it! How rare is it that you can find a mission statement as readily available as this is?

NOV

2007

You guys make us proud to be part of ActiveRain! This is one of the best things I have found to include into my life this year!!!!

NOV

2007

Hey ActiveRain - Thanks for being here.

DEC

2007

I'm so glad I was introduced to ActiveRain. I have already gotten some great ideas and love getting to know my fellow Realtors around the Country! Thanks!

JAN

2008

Great creed! I'm glad this site was designed for public access. There is a lot of talent in this community. It also show the human side of people. Always willing to help. I use this as a teaching tool for my college class.

FEB

2008

I lot more people should take the first step and read what AR is all about. I find that it is pleasant to read some of the bloggers stories, but I believe that those stories are not meant to be on AR. Just like it says above..."ActiveRain believes that it is in the best interests of real estate professionals to build a community that is focused on educating one another." If it doesn't help me "expand my horizon," then DON'T post it!

FEB

2008

I would like to comment on the above comment:

Too bad you have such a narrow view of what may "expand my horizon". You may not realize it, but real estate professionals work on all kinds of levels, including the very esoteric. You may not agree, but that does not mean it (free expression of ideas and thoughts) should be avoided here on AR. Therefore, I commend the people who are willing to expose very personal experiences in order that others can benefit from them.

Thank you Paula, you saved me from commenting on that comment!!! I could not agree with you more on how we learn in AR and daily life and it is not always stories about clients and a problem. The friends I have made on here and read often have great insights into life itself and daily issues which makes us better Realtors and people.

If a person is perfect already or does not agree with the posts and comments then just don't participate, we will be fine, thank you.

MAR

2008

What an alive website! It's refreshing to read so many perspectives and experiences without the cutting down that goes on with other websites. Thanks!

APR

2008

Very well stated and it seems to mirror my beliefs and posture.

APR

2008

I am proud to be associated with this group of professionals in an arena where we all compete, yet we all share. Where else would you find a group of individuals like this? It's great to play in the "Rain"!

APR

2008

Active Rain has influenced the way I perceive and interact with my local peers! While today is the first time I've seen this, I've been able to pick up on a number of these values from positive influences here in the Rain! Isn't it nice to know you're improving the real estate world beyond the blogosphere?!

Active Rain has brought out a lot in me - not just blogging and speaking up, but generosity. I see it so much here in so many ways that it makes me want to give back and reach out to people who might need help.

MAY

2008

I think this is all a joke. I think letting ill informed consumers leave blogs about certain corporations or companies that are completely falsified is ridiculous. There's a difference between free speech and lying. If you are going to have a legitimate website for consumer's to visit to get proper information about certain things then maybe you should do your job and actually contact these companies that are being slandered... just a thought.

Hey Yolanda, whoever you are, what are you commenting on?? I don't see the relation to any comments above you. Am I missing something? Have a good day!

Yolanda: Obviously you've had a bad experience somewhere along the way, whether here on ActiveRain, or elsewhere. Consumers are currently 'blogging' here on ActiveRain. Many are accessing our platform and leaving comments. Can you please provide me with some specifics on what you're referring to here? Feel free to contact me here, or through my email address rich@activerain.com

MAY

2008

These are great guidelines. Thanks. Yoland, I think you need to step back and re-evaluate your comment.

JUN

2008

We should all have a mission statement like AR... The world would be a much better place.

JUL

2008

Excelent

JUL

2008

Well said! It is evident that a lot of thought was put into these!

Thank you for making ActiveRain such a wonderful online community!

JUL

2008

I especially like number 10. You must have saved the best for last.

Great job.

JUL

2008

Brad - I like this "mission statement". It seems so true of so much that I have seen on AR in the last few months.

JUL

2008

Totally love it!!

JUL

2008

This is great. I'm still learning and this is a great introduction of expectations and responsibilities of the site.

I know most on here are residential real estate professionals; please don't forget us that deal exclusively in commercial and investment properties. Not nearly as sentimental, but vital to the success of all markets.

Thanks to you bloggers that make this site what it is.

Oops, I wasn't logged in when I responded above:

This is great. I'm still learning and this is a great introduction of expectations and responsibilities of the site.

Thanks to you bloggers that make this site what it is.

JUL

2008

Thanks so much for this wonderful site.

JUL

2008

Hey...

Maybe we should all go around advertising ourselves and our business models in the comment threads of other peoples Blogs.

Oh wait...That doesn't line up with the Active Rain Community Guidelines aka AR's Code of Conduct :)

TLW...ROAR!

JUL

2008

Great post! Thanks :-)........Janis Olson

AUG

2008

I'm a newbie, but it sounds like an effective communication platform for RE Professionals. Thanks!

AUG

2008

Way to go, the Mission Statement is Powerful!

AUG

2008

The more we give each other , the more we get. It's true. The truth will set you free....

AUG

2008

From what I've read so far, this seems like a great real estate community. Nice Mission Statement --- from a newbie

AUG

2008

I read again the Active Rain vision and mission statement ... WELTANSCHAUNG ... when started during 2007. That's serious thought put to writing and enough to inspire.

Harrison K. Long, Explore Group, Irvine, CA

AUG

2008

I have just been invited to join AR by another real estate professionnal. I appreciate the vision and mission statement. I have also learned a new word: Weltanschaung. Thank you.

Joan T

Joan, Welcome to Active Rain. You are going to love it hear. So much learning and so much sharing. Let us know if you need any help. Look forward to your first post.

AUG

2008

You have created an incredible place for all to visit. The community that is building here will have positive repurcussions throughout the industry. Thank you!

SEP

2008

The site is so deep, I get lost. So many nice people, all working together.

Great

SEP

2008

Great post. We all should be very proud to belong to activerain. We all are working together for the same great mission. Thank you all.

Jay Skinner
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

I pledge allegiance, to the Weltanschauung... Great, inspiring stuff!

SEP

2008

Thanks for helping me get started on the right foot.

SEP

2008

This is a great post. And I especially appreciate "The Lovely Wife's" comment from 7/28...I was thinking the same thing Lovely...! Anyway, I'm new and look forward to diving into the "depth" of ActiveRain. Seems like lots of good stuff is happening here.

SEP

2008

Looking forward to collaborating with all my Salem County and South Jersey colleagues ... hope to see you all at our new Green Paradigm Institute at the Energy Freedom Pioneers' Eco-Industrial Park ... First Wednesday of every month!

Neighboring states of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and others welcome!

SEP

2008

Thanks for making this wonderful resource available. I'm looking forward to learning from such a diverse membership and getting to know some of the folks in my local San Clemente and south Orange County market area a little better.

SEP

2008

>>This is a great post. And I especially appreciate "The Lovely Wife's" comment from 7/28...I was thinking the same thing Lovely...! Anyway, I'm new and look forward to diving into the "depth" of ActiveRain. Seems like lots of good stuff is happening here.

Rick, Welcome to Active Rain. Yes,,"lovely wife" has some very good, insightful and interesting comments. I believe you will find AR very helpful as I have.

SEP

2008

"Westernization"....I've looked all over and nobody has a pronunciation anywhere. It's a cool word, but my tongue keeps tripping over my teeth. Is there a 'schw' sound in there? Didn't know I'd be learning linguistics here.......

SEP

2008

Love the mission statement. Had no idea AR had one. Thanks!

SEP

2008

Thank you for all the work you do on keeping this site as professional and useful as it can be.

OCT

2008

Very concise mission statement nice to be associated with a community that has these values. Thanks

OCT

2008

As an avowed "directions reader" and newb blogger, I'm reading Active Brad (with the Red Sox/Tampa Bay in the background). I really appreciate these directions and especially the Weltanschauung. As stated, transparency and education serve everyone.

OCT

2008

Great thought and design has been put into this. Thanks, Susan

OCT

2008

I love all Weltanschauung. This is my prefered line: 'ActiveRain" prides itself on editorial independence."

OCT

2008

How can a blooger use the same listing on their blogs week after week and receive points for the same blog to stay in first place on the spartanburg site? I need to know how we can do that week after week? I'm confused! I thought we couldn't post the same blog twice.

Thank you,

Denise: Points should only be awarded for original content, but we don't always check or catch every instance where our members don't follow that rule. Also, duplicate content can be detrimental to both the collective ranking of our network and the corresponding ranking of the member who posts duplicate content over and over again.

OCT

2008

Impressive! Daddy always said, "Be humble, don't stumble." This is such an asset to share ideas and experience with peers. Thanks!

NOV

2008

Okay, here is another key ActiveRain community page that I just discovered. With the election today, the phones aren't ringing, so I am taking some time to go through a lot of old stuff on AR.

Very nice to see a Mission Statement posted such as this. :o)

Ryan & Colleen: This is really some great foundational stuff, and it really is something we attempt to emulate and adhere to!

NOV

2008

Just joined today and I'm very impressed by the content and philosophy!

Welcome to Active Rain Deborah...

I popped over to see if you've posted a Blog yet. You haven't so I couldn't welcome you there so I shall do it here. The first thing you may want to do is join THIS GROUP and do some romping around there. It's the best place to start. Most any question you can think of has been asked. Also take some time and learn to use your AR search Blogs feature. There's a lot of info available at your fingertips around here.

I hope you love AR as much as we do. It's a wonderful Community. Let me know when you're ready and I'll start introducing you around :)

TLW...ROAR!

We all have to live by rules. Without them we would all be tearing up each others blogs.

Billie: You all coming over on Saturday for the party?

NOV

2008

Of course we are.

We'll be there a little bit early too so we can chat before the games begin :)

Michael...

If I'm correct you're referring to Blog Wars. AR Upper Mgmt puts a stop to that nonsense before anyone has a chance to hurt their fellow Bloggers :)

That's part of what makes us so unique in the Blog-O-Sphere. We have a code :)

TLW...ROAR!

NOV

2008

I am reminded of the following:

"A Declaration of Independence in the Name of Your Own Freedom. And in Your Freedom Lies the Freedom of the World." from some where in A Course in Miracles

It is what these "guiding principles and philosophy of an organization" stir to my memory. In a word, "Empowering." It also sounds a bit like what a country I know of is founded upon.

Tim

Tim...

I have found it to be empowering and liberating all at the same time :)

Active Rain is changing the way we do business and it will continue to do so. It's a blessing to this industry.

TLW...ROAR!

NOV

2008

Core Values, Integrity, Respect for the American Dream! It's Great!

Eric: You can thank Jonathan Washburn, the founder of ActiveRain, for this one. He did a superlative job of encapsulating the essence of what this community stands for, and the vision behind our passions....

Hey...

I was going to say that :)

NOV

2008

I like it when companies have mission and vision statements--many don't. Yours is a good one and seems to be working well!

Scott: What I find disappointing, is that many of the companies who draft and promote such guiding documents rarely ascribe to their teachings. Fortunately for us these views are genuinely and passionately held by the people who founded our network and the rest of the AR Staff.

DEC

2008

I am so excited to have found this site. This is a wonderful opportunity for all involved in the industry!

Miranda: We're equally excited to have you here with us! Let me know if you ever have any questions or need help in the process....

DEC

2008

Super great vision and mission statement! Thank you for your honesty and transparency.

Continued business success to you!

Pat: Our members very much deserve our honesty and transparency. It's been one of the foundations to our success with this network. Welcome to our community! We meet every Thursday morning at The Global Bean in Silverdale at 8am. Come join us sometime!

DEC

2008

Thanks

DEC

2008

Thanks for this wonderful, easy to use,productive tool!!!

Thank you

DEC

2008

I'm wrapping up my 2009 Business Planning, and this was a perfect time for me to read these tenets. Wish I had signed up for ActiveRain sooner! I look forward to reading and responding in the coming year -

JAN

2009

Great points.. I do look forward to reviewing current and new ActiveRain information and blog comments. This is great. Thanks for the efforts of all thse that put ActiveRain together.. is a great site.

JAN

2009

I had joined ActiveRain a while back, but never took the time to search the site much. It was a grey, foggy day here in Scottsdale, AZ - a rarity - so I decided to look at this site some more. I'm very impressed and learned a lot in the few hours I was able to spend. Thank you for a great site with great information from all across the country. In a business where we are sometimes lone rangers, it's great to here from others with similar experiences.

JAN

2009

Kim, Alan, and Juli: Thanks for taking the time to read through our Weltanschauung. Our Founder, Jonathan Washburn, did a very admirable job of putting these together. I hope you all enjoy your involvement here on ActiveRain, and that it provides significant benefit to your business in the New Year!

JAN

2009

Given this post is almost two years old, congrats to the ActiveRain staff for sticking to their commitment to the community here. :)

Colleen (&Joe!): We've tried to be consistent to our Mission Statement. Our underlying premise and passion behind all that we do is to offer our members meaningful tools that help to enhance and improve their business. Most of us have a background in real estate. I'm a licensed agent here in WA. So we understand the challenges and needs of today's RE professionals.

JAN

2009

I hope you all don't mind a little "Canadian" perspective. I grew up in the States so I'm fortunate to see two sides of the story...U.S. practices vs. Canadian practices. There are pros and cons to each but the system in Canada is extremely sensible and sound...both in lending and in real estate practices. I sincerely hope we never see again what has happened in the U.S. market these past few years. Do these problems always originate with a "greed factor?" I invite all comments and God Bless the U.S.A.!

Keith: We welcome a perspective from our neighbors to the North. We are so thankful to have so many members in our community from Canada! Greed certainly does pay into it much of the time. Lack of proper meaningful regulation as well. Let's hope things can get turned around soon!

JAN

2009

Just wanted to be part of it all and go down in history as having been here and commented.

Loved TLW's comment quote prediction. :-)

JAN

2009

Active Rain sounds like it is going to be a great resource for me and my clients in the future. It is great to know that there are so many to turn to in this business where every transaction is somewhat different than any other!

FEB

2009

It's good to see the continued participation by Active Rain moderators throughout the history of this blog. You obviously stay involved.

FEB

2009

Nice mission statement. I'll try to adhere to all these rules.

FEB

2009

Heather: These aren't so much 'rules' per se, as they are a statement of what motivates us, where our passions lie.... If you want 'rules' you can check out the Community Guidelines or the Terms of Service.

Matthew: We try as much as possible to keep regularly engaged and available to our members....

FEB

2009

Very well thought out. I'm impressed and looking forward to being part of this!

FEB

2009

NIcely written post. Some very good points there. Thanks for showing compassion to the members. It helps others feel they are part of something larger.

FEB

2009

Victor: Definitely one of the better things the powers that be have put together. And what's really amazing is that they actually believe it!

MAR

2009

Yes. it al sounds fab but wheres the 8 minute video I thought I had clicked on....yikes.

Back to the drawing board!

Thea Taylor

PS And how do you get you thumbnail photo to pop up when you send out a message like this?

Back to studying.

MAR

2009

I'm with you Thea!

MAR

2009

I would humbly add that we bring much more than market expertise. The PROCESS is still a very difficult one for many people.

A real estate transaction is a more emotional than logical one and our clients need to be supported and nurtured by knowledgeable professionals who CARE!

APR

2009

I'm impressed! I just joined ActiveRain & am glad to find they hold their members to a higher standard. I look forward to networking with like-minded realtors!

APR

2009

I am new as well, and appreciate the spirit of the organization! Boy is there a lot to learn!

APR

2009

Great stuff

APR

2009

I just saw this post. I have been associated with AR for close to two years now, and could not have said it any better,

I love it. . so now we understand that AR is a venue for everyone for service, passion and excellence

Nice : ) Well done !

This reminds me of the Jefferson Airplane song that says "Looks what's happening down the street, got a revolution, got a revolution. Besides showing my age, it makes me think that if Active Rain does not insitutionalize itself like NAR or realtor.com, it becomes a unique force that exist because the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. This is worth fighting for and long live heresy.

Excellent as far as it goes, but there are actually 11 points

11. Active Rain understands and supports the community wide value of Gemutlichkeit

Yes, I'm with TLW. I loved the post, got turned off by the comments. Since when are you allowed to link to other promotional sites and stuff and toss around your own fluff when commenting on someone else's blog post. In very poor taste....AR, do you ever plan to enforce your utopian rules for the benefit of those who comply with them?

Nicely done. Keep up the good work.

Still as timeless as ever:)

Excited to be part of AR!

This truly is a great networking site. It is the only one that keeps me coming back!

Healthy communities that contribute value to the people within them always have a code whether written or unwritten. Congrats to AR for having such a great one - I truly appreciate the transparency of those who run AR! Keep it up!

Very nice! And we appreciate you! This is wonderful and will pass along...

Hello AR: Well done - well written, concise and timeless!

Hi folks... This is definitely and "Oldie but Goodie". It's great to re-read these posts periodically.

Hi there,

"...homeownership is a positive force for social good..." Homeownership is far more than that, it's the foundation of financial success for most of us, for the average person. It adds to long-term financial stability.

As for "personal attacks or predatory behavior will not be tolerated"...Thank you!

Rules and guideline are always a good thing as it makes the playground level for all of the members.

This is a great post. I love to see our code put into writing. Now we all just need to adhere to the code. Great job AR.

APR

2009

Thank You for this post!Active Rain is a class act,so glad I found it.

impressive!

MAY

2009

I am always awed by the helpfulness and sharing that goes on among good real estate professionals. Sometimes I wish the public were more aware of what a kind community of agents we enjoy. This is terrific! Elaine Sternquist Northern California Brokers, Pleasanton, CA

MAY

2009

this is very helpful. I got my hand slapped by a member for violating community guidelines. As a result of thinking "what the heck is he talking about", it has driven me to read the background info regarding Active Rain. The gives me a broader understanding and appreciation for this network. Thank you.

MAY

2009

I love this business. I'm so proud to be in the company of such professional, passionate people. This is fun but very serious stuff. The mission statement is like the icing on the cake!

MAY

2009

This is powerful. I'm loving this already. Great Mission Statement.

I have always loved Networking and Real Estate is my passion. The two together is icing on the cake with a scoop of icecream. Got to love it!

MAY

2009

I am so excited to be a part of this great community..it is a new and exciting adventure for me

JUN

2009

This is so exciting! What a breath of fresh air in our real estate world!

JUN

2009

Tim Moncreif, a great friend and long time mentor, directed me to this site. Couldn't be more thrilled to be here now that I have seen your mission statement. I hope to be a positive addition to this group of fine professionals!

JUN

2009

This is great. I'd like to show it to some of my customers. I think it would be good for them to know that I choose to associate myself with such a fine network of professionals.

JUL

2009

Just exploring the site and so far I am impressed.

JUL

2009

We notice that the Earth Spins. It is a reminder that we are all on one Planet and we have the responsibility to take care of it because if we don't it will not take care of us. The same mantra is applied to dealing with your clients. You have responsibility to take care of them. And doing so they will take care of you. Active Rain in my opinion represents a drop of water. Collectively it a force of good or a force of bad. I choose a force of good. Kudos to Active Rain

JUL

2009

Excellent Principles and Philosophy, I'm proud to join in!

JUL

2009

Thank you I look forward to learning from this great community

I am looking forward to learning as much as I can from experts and hopefully contributing some along the way. Thanks for creating a forum to share with other professionals.

Great Principles !!! Looking forward to expanding my Awareness and Participation into this Real Estate World

JUL

2009

Looking forward to learning more about Active Rain. I would like a way to get the word out about The Omega Real Estate School and let everyone know how successful we have been in preparing our students for the ability to pass the State Test and embark on an exciting career in Real Estate

This site is absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to delve further into the world of AR, I have already learned so much and appreciate that everyone shows respect for one another here.

JUL

2009

This is a really good thinking, good job

This brings a whole new level to social networking! Amazing!

JUL

2009

I am pleased to have just joined ActiveRain and that folks with standard are the members. It makes me excited to delve in and see what and who is here.

JUL

2009

Nicely done! I am a big fan of sharing knowledge for free. Some of the seasoned agents in our industry just do not get that!

Great mission statement. Looking forward to getting started.

I just joined the site so this is pretty new to me. I do believe the philosophy of the site is a great framework for us to start from. I am looking forward to participating.

JUL

2009

The basics of good business, ethics and sharing will never fail no matter what profession you are in, however, we as real estate professionals have an even greater responsibility to the public and to each other to continually remind ourselves that the opportunity we have to serve others and each other as professionals.

JUL

2009

Hello! I just activated my Rainmaker status, and am checking out the "required reading" items. I look forward to participating more than I have already. Thanks!

Weltanschauung is Wunderbar! With this Mission Statement you can see why Active Rain is the best Real Estate Blog on the Internet!

JUL

2009

What a wonderful opportunity to learn, relate, and network with the Real Estate community. I look foward to the vast experience that will be found here.

Excellent! exceed All Expectations

JUL

2009

Constitutional

JUL

2009

Thanks you for the very best information I have read in a long time

David Wolvington

Thanks for all the positive comments, just joined yesterday and I'm having fun again already! Tom

AUG

2009

I can see I had better get a cup of tea before I log into Active Rain again! I am having a great experience so far.

Barbara Le Pine in Newport Oregon

barbara, you must be new too, your up kinda late, this is great its my 2nd day joined a group i think its walking in the rain, by the way I'm in medford Rr. at coldwell banker pro west . feel like i,m a little old to be learnin these new tricks! Tom

AUG

2009

I like the concept, great introduction!

Interestig....Cannot wait to be active with activerain..

AUG

2009

I really like the value statement - it rings true of free enterprise and the American spirit!

This was awesome and extremely motivational. I can't wait to get started. You can teach an old dog new tricks.

Awsome posts, if this is what Active Rain is all about, I'm in.

AUG

2009

I'm very proud to be a part of Active Rain. Great Statement of the Values it stands for!

Sounds really good,

This is truly refreshing! Extremely Professional! Way to go!

AUG

2009

Our Ad Photo We're just getting started. Very impressive philosophy! We're definitely seeing eye to eye on this one.

AUG

2009

Church, family and community

AUG

2009

Looking forward to being part of activerain.....

Excellent! I'm so proud to belong to this community!

AUG

2009

I am soo looking forward to membership here.

Guess What? Could not have been said any better!

As a newbie, I can't wait to learn more and tell of some of my experiences, so that maybe, i could help someone in the future. I am humble, and excited to proceed with my Real Estate Career.

birdiebob

valleyhomesandbeyond.com

503-930-2799

AUG

2009

There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to maximizing one's presence in order to procure more business. I'm new to the business (less than a year) and I think I've just about looked at all of them; subscribed to a few of them; and was very disappointed. I've been a member of active rain about eight months and decided to take the plunge into being a full member. I look forward to experiencing and learning everything I can; maybe I can contribute a bit back, in return!

Wanda: You'll find your involvement here on ActiveRain to be one of the better investments of your time. Simply make it part of your daily routine - read articles, make comments, post blog articles consistently - and your Internet presence will grow and expand very favorably, enabling potential clients to find you!

Great Post, well worth reading, Thank you

AUG

2009

Very Inspiring and Exciting! Thank you!

Very well put! I am glad I found this site. I just started blogging so any one with experience and know how (or newbie like me) feel free to contact me. Your input will be very welcome. Thank you

This is going to be a great adventure and I look forward to being associated with an excellent group of professionals. The amazing resources will only contrubute to my success and education. I will aspire to be a great resource as well. Great foundation to work from.

AUG

2009

Well said. Excellent Mission State.ent. Glad to be a part of this Organization.

AUG

2009

I am intrigued by the possibilities within ActiveRain, and look forward to working Actively with you.

I found a reference to this site on another real estate forum and am glad to be here. Although I am not a real estate agent, I have been working with many agents over the past few years and look forward to continuing to do so.

Cheers...........

AUG

2009

As a rookie, I could not agree more than this Statement. Very well written

AUG

2009

Very well thought-out and written mission statement!! Thank you :)

AUG

2009

Quality AND integrety.......a rare thing indeed!

AUG

2009

Your philosophy is impressive! As an industry we are long overdue for such a quality site with an integral foundation.

Verta Guynes (Covenant Realty)

AUG

2009

Sounds ideal.

Rob

AUG

2009

Excellent verbiage; I whole heartily agree! Now why do I feel the sudden urge to test drive a Volkswagen (Weltanschauung)? :)

Mark C Munro Weltanschauung: The guiding principles and philosophy of an organization. A world view.

ActiveRain, this is a great Mission Statement and follows the Realtor Code of Ethics and the Golden Rule. The Internet needs this kind of statement and approach!

I am looking forward to this experience and the communications with the Professionals on ActiveRain!

Mark C Munro

AUG

2009

Good points to keep in mind.

SEP

2009

Looking forward to a rewarding relationship.

I especially like #10; when we help each other we help the people we serve! It makes for a better industry!

SEP

2009

Looking forward to learning and contributing to the real estate community. :)

Thank you for the great information. I am excited to be a part of this community.

Tamera

SEP

2009

What a great set of values! A wise man once said," Where there is a vision the people will sacrifice to obtain it. "

SEP

2009

When I build a home I select the best footing, the best foundation and then sore to above. Weltanschauung shall serve as my ActiveRain foundation -- I will have nowhere to go but up.

SEP

2009

I like the fact that these rules are the first thing new members experience in this envirnment.

SEP

2009

Thanks! Excited to see what's in here. Sounds good.

SEP

2009

Excellent sentiments... keep up the good work!

SEP

2009

I will recommend this to all our realtors.

SEP

2009

Knowledge is Power!

AR is such a great idea! It's like having a free market online to exchange ideas and quality opinions.

Knowledge is Power!

SEP

2009

I love these. I wish I could have a statue of them and post them on my website, sort of like the 10 Commandments outside the courthouse. LOL.... and I dare someone to try and have them removed. I am looking forward to an awesome time in the community.

SEP

2009

Activerain is an amazing website and I am looking forward to working hand and hand with my fellow Real Estate Professionals. Thank you for the opportunity.

I just signed up to activerain and excited to be apart of this exciting community!

It takes a lot of courage to allow everyone to have their say and share their diverse viewpoints. I count myself fortunate to have found this community!

SEP

2009

I look forward to learning and hopefully contributing positive info to everyone. Nice to meet you all. Much success and happiness to all.

SEP

2009

Great Information Thanks!

Definitely filling a niche.

Der Weltanshcauung is sehr interrassant. Danke!

SEP

2009

Great philosophy! I look forward to a rewarding experience with AR.

I look forward to working with you.

I hope this will generate me some customers.

SEP

2009

Thank you for helping us see the need for "Purpose."

OCT

2009

Honesty is the best policy. Thanks!

OCT

2009

Great Mission Statement and philosophy to live by.

OCT

2009

Great mission statement, I look forward to learning and being a part of the AR community.

OCT

2009

After reading the mission statement I will certainly become a member. My husband and I try to live our daily life with those same ideals.

OCT

2009

Words of Wisdom - look forward to being a part of the AR network

I am very exited about being a part of AR network

OCT

2009

Desiree Scales told me i should join, so here I am! I've seen others using your network successfully and I too subscribe to your guiding principles. Great job.

OCT

2009

It is so much of information and opportunities for constructive networking. Thanks for your vision for this wonderful site. Excellent.

OCT

2009

Thanks for the heads up - looking forward to getting involved.

I have been active for a month or so and finally just upgraded. I am really excited about getting further involved and feel that the vision you have set is apparent through out the community!

Glad to be onboard, and looking forward to Active Rain a a great tool. Thanks for setting the tone.

OCT

2009

I'm glad Triple Net Houses can be a part of this community. http://www.triplenethouses.com

OCT

2009

Great info.

OCT

2009

I look forward to an exciting involvement with ActiveRain!

OCT

2009

Great mission statement!

OCT

2009

This is a clear and concise mission statement! Let's keep it in mind!

I hope to be a be a useful member of this community. Blogging is a new adventure for me!

OCT

2009

I'm looking forward to becoming an active member of this community.

Margaret C. Century 21 New Millennium

OCT

2009

As a newbie (as of yesterday), I can tell that there's going to be a wealth of information here. So far I've gone thru the guidelines and am impresed with what I'm reading. Not quite sure where to go from here, but one thing's for sure, as long as I keep clicking around I'm certain to come across interesting stuff and will figure things out eventually. I like the professional and open atmosphere this portrays. Did I mention I now have "weltanschauung" as my new word for the day, thanks!

NOV

2009

Sounds great!

Rich.

NOV

2009

Sounds like a very positive site full of knowledgeable professionals. I look forward to learning from others and hopefully helping someone else out along the way.

NOV

2009

I am looking forward to all the new people I meet and all the great experiences I discover through AR. Thanks for making it possible.

NOV

2009

Well said

In this life time there three things that are permanent .Change,death ans taxes in this specific order as chance happens constantly and taxes continue after ones death.Change as scary as it seams is always the driving force of innovation and progress as such the more informed and educated one is the better chance has to deal with the change.I think this forum provides a great source of information.

NOV

2009

I am looking forward to all the new connections I will discover by joining this community

NOV

2009

Very good post it sets a standards for its members, and stands as an example for other internet sites.

I am intrigued at the possibilities that joining Active Rain has opened for me. I enjoyed reading this post. I am going to dive in and get started.

Thank you for stating the standards in such a concise package. I agree with some of the other Realtors that it would be great to see this on the home page prior to activating your account. Looking forward to networking with professionals!

NOV

2009

Nice to see Professionals helping other Professionals.

Thank you.

NOV

2009

Great Mission statement. Excited about being a member of Active Rain.

What a splendid job! I love it! This is so COE! This is a good example to measure local REALTOR Association sites by. Most mission statements are far too brief. Active Rain has made a clear and concise statement of purpose.

NOV

2009

I thought I was alone in my principals. Thank you Active Rain.

NOV

2009

Great Principles for everyone to follow in personell and professional life.

Looking forward to networking with this group of real estate professionals in Michigan and elsewhere.

NOV

2009

Excited about "dropping" in and becoming part of this terrific network!

Love point #5 - demonstrating the integrity and professionalism of those engaged in our industry. Been an agent for a year now and LOVE being able (through Activerain) to get the opinions and insites from my fellow agents around the country.

NOV

2009

Excited about using and learning more about this Activerain what a wonderful tool to stay in contact and learn what is happening across the country with other Real Estate Professionals!

NOV

2009

Love the values, thanks for sharing!

NOV

2009

Short and simple.

DEC

2009

Keep up the great work

DEC

2009

This is an opening to a positive & permanent shift in the quality we bring too our clients. Wow, what possibilities!

Posted by Keith Cox 12/3/2009

DEC

2009

Well written and straight to the point. I look forward to contributing and hopefully receiving lots of support and useful information.

DEC

2009

Ok , I am ready to make rain!

JAN

2010

I am excited to be joined with like minded professionals in the Real Estate community.

JAN

2010

Good stuff and won't forget..thanks

JAN

2010

It's good to know there is a place you can go and share useful information that will teach you how to make MONEY in other markets.

JAN

2010

Wise words. I'm new here and can't wait to get started! Thanks!

JAN

2010

Looks like a great community for learning!

JAN

2010

A colleague of mine told me last year that I needed to join Active Rain. I wish I would have joined sooner. I'm excited to learn more about everything that is available on this great website. Thank you!

As a full believer in sharing information and assisting others I am pleased to read these Guiding Principles...what goes around comes around!

JAN

2010

All very excellent points!

JAN

2010

Its great to belong to a community of professionals. Excellent mission statement.

Good stuff!

Thanks for the emphasis on respect and civility! I embrace agreeing to disagree, always with the understanding that everyone's world is seen through the lens of their unique experience.

I pleased to have joined AR!

The size of this network is a testament to its extraordinary value and popularity !

Great Job !

Steve Givens, Westerly Realty, RI

I am very excited to become a part of a group sharing the same challenges with the integrity that REALTORS are known for. We need each other. Thanks for starting this venue.

The ability to discuss new ideas and share differing viewpoints is what will keep our industry alive and growing. With the competiveness of our business it is sometimes difficult to discuss things with our local membership. this outlet will provide a valuable avenue for all of us.

JAN

2010

Great statement....if you don't know where yiu want to go how can you ever get there?

Great statement....if you don't know where you want to go how can you ever get there?

JAN

2010

Gesthalt.

Perfect!

...and life is too short for not knowing

...What a waste it would be

JAN

2010

Great principles. Simple, clear, precise, democratic!

I love reading Active Rain blogs and hearing what other real estate professionals have to say about our industry. The willingness to share ideas and help others is fantastic! Excellent Weltanschauung!

FEB

2010

Excellent overview of the Activerain site. I am excited to be a part of it! Thanks!

Outstanding! It is difficult to admit that I have missed this for years. I believe that I "Get it" and I am very thankful to be able to have a place in this community.

FEB

2010

Sounds good! I look forward to good reading (and responding) :-)

FEB

2010

I don't know how I had missed this posting until now.... Glad I found it, very good info....

FEB

2010

Great ideals and very easy to follow guidelines. Thank you for the opportunity to participate.

I LOVE AR and all of the wonderful, fantastic and generous people I have met. What a blessing AR has been to me.

FEB

2010

Great Mission Statement! WOW!

GREAT!!!SHORT AND VERY BOTTOM LINE I LIKE THAT

What a great mission statement. I just attended the Real Estate Asssociation International Convention and Active Rain was all the buzz. I look forward to beginning my journey on this site!

Posted by TeresaWells DILuzio of www.homestagingsolutionsoftheemeraldcoast.com

FEB

2010

Way to go guys. Sounds like a great place to be.

sounds like a great place with which to be associated

FEB

2010

Thank you, I am proud to be a part of the Active Rain community, and look forward to meeting and networking with all of you.

Thanks for the thoughts and I too look forward to being a part of the Active Rain family.

FEB

2010

Just stumbled on this, great vision for AR.

FEB

2010

I just signed up and already I am impressed.

FEB

2010

Should have signed up at AR years ago...

FEB

2010

I "joined" active rain over a year ago and would occasionally check in to read a blog. After reading the mission statement, I really "joined" today!

FEB

2010

I finally make it to active rain, wow I must admit I am impressed...

Thanks for the great info!

FEB

2010

I am happy to have been invited to join. Who could argue with "homeownership for social good", or education in an ever changing environment. I applaud you for your mission statement.

FEB

2010

I love these core values! Will definately follow and use as a driving force for my posts.

Well Done Active Rain Team. I feel like I am among my peers. When there is great agreement, great things get done. I am sure we would all agree that there is much to support that statement in both our personal and professional lives. I feel Active Rain and its participants have come together for the common good. On that note, thank you for having me and ask you to look for my contributions from time to time through input and feedback via your site.

FEB

2010

I just joined, and I was glad to see you refer all newbies to your philosophies and principles of Active Rain. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this association.

FEB

2010

Thanks for all the help so far! Great and helpful information and mission/vision statement. Let it Rain! I can't wait to make rain!

MAY

2010

Like the Constitution, lets not forget these principles.

MAY

2010

You have reminded all of us AR participants why we belong.

It is just a great group.

Jerry Morse

MAY

2010

Just getting my feet wet with Active Rain, but so far I'm loving it.

Phillip Baird

Austin Real Estate Shop

Just getting my feet wet with Active Rain, but so far I'm loving it.

Phillip Baird

Austin Real Estate Shop

MAY

2010

This sounds like a pretty good network! I'm excited!

MAY

2010

I believe in principles. Setting them up so members get to read this right from the beginning is the best. People tend to respond better when they know what's expected of them at the very beginning. Good work AR team.

MAY

2010

"ActiveRain is a two-way street. We believe that a continual conversation with our community is critical to our continued growth and vitality."

Great to put a strong ethic together like this!

Very thorough and well stated!!

MAY

2010

it is great to have a mission statement. Letting people know upfront what you stand for is a good decision.

MAY

2010

Sound advise,hope all follow the rules

MAY

2010

In these times, I pray Activerain and all their members , me included, are genuine and take your advice to heart. Like Donald said, "hope all follow the rules".

MAY

2010

Learning keeps us relevent. Thank you for assisting the Realtor community to be a resourse for one another. After 26 years I'm still excited to learn!

MAY

2010

I am thrilled to be a part of the ActiveRain Community and look forward to networking with many. The guidelines are clear and most needed. It's refreshing to see that ActiveRain holds Real Estate professionals in the highest regards.

Zenja

Thank you for the post. It's great to see your posted mission statement! Great set of proposals for all of us to retain!

JUN

2010

Thanks Active Rain for the wealth of knowledge and resources....wish I joined earlier!

Heads Up AR...

This post and The Community Guidelines are where to find the new Members who actually care about this platform :)

Locate them and give 'em some RainBling. If you don't, who will? :)

TLW...ROAR!

JUN

2010

Great site! I have searched through a lot of realtor websites, but this one is the best so far!

Keep up the great work!

Broker Properties

Maryville, TN

JUN

2010

So glad I finally upgraded to become a full member....this site is great! Well done everyone!

just new here but it looks great! looking forward to networking

JUN

2010

I'm new here to AR and I'm looking forward to networking with everyone.

Wonderful. Great outlook!

JUN

2010

sounds great -- looking foreward to learning more.

JUN

2010

This is great and i like the mission statement

JUN

2010

This site is like a breath of fresh air, fresh air with active rain:-)

I am new to AR, but already impressed with the guidlines and philosophy of this organization!

JUN

2010

A Mission Statement is great in that it sets a goal to be met and followed. Great words that I look forward to following.

JUN

2010

Well AR here I am! After reading the testimonials above I must have found the right place. Thank you to Leslie at Infinity Group Real Estate in Ft. Collins for inviting me to join.

JUL

2010

I look forward to being part of the community by learning and contributing.

JUL

2010

WOW, very powerful and empowering, our voices being shared and heard!!!

JUL

2010

I appreciate your mission and vision.

Terry

JUL

2010

Open the door and step in to a whole new world of Real Estate. This will be a powerful experience and tool for us all.

JUL

2010

Great Stuff. I may adopt a similar set of guiding principles to govern my career...

Excellent Weltanschauung! Extremely happy to be a Rainmaker.

JUL

2010

Respecting each other is so important. Looking forward to learning from others. Education is a life-long endeavor.

I am so excited about becoming part of Active Rain. The networking, the education and the support!

An expertly and succinctly stated mission statement here!

JUL

2010

I am amazed and excited about the opportunities that this sight will offer my business...blessings are in the future! Thank you!

Looking forward learning more about activerain and getting involved. Like the standards that are set forth. Thank you very much.

JUL

2010

Being a very new agent I am hoping to gain some sage advice from the experienced among us, as well, I hope that I am able to bring some fresh insight to the table. Looking forward to the experience.

JUL

2010

I'm pleased to be a member and thank you for the opportunity to share with others in my field. I am certain it will be a meaningful exchange as it is well though out.

How come I JUST discovered this (via the newly installed AR toolbar) and WHO decided to benutz Deutsch??

JUL

2010

Dealing 100% with commercial brokerage here in Austin, I did not see a connection or benefit for my firm, until now. I look forward to the association with the group.

WOW! This is something I have been looking for my entire Real Estate career. Bravo!

AUG

2010

This is a great mission statement. Open discussion can only lead to good things. We can alll learn something from each other which will make us all better at our jobs.

AUG

2010

Active Rain is the best site I have come accross ! A wealth of real estate related knowledge and information.

AUG

2010

Inspiring!

AUG

2010

These are guiding principles that society should live by. These principles can be transferred into any organization, village, neighborhood or group llarge or small.

AUG

2010

I have often heard that real estate agents are regarded lower than car salesman. I don't have anything against car sales people but I truly believe that if REALTORS embrace and actually practice the principles and philosophies described above we may have credibility and actual value in our respective communities that we serve. Perception is the first battle and it is a mission of mine to ensure that client focus not sales focus is the driving force that will hopefully bring about that change.

AUG

2010

Excellent principals to be organized by. No wonder Active Rain has taken such a dominant role in real estate social networking.

AUG

2010

It takes someone with a vision of the possibilities to attain new levels of experience. Someone with the courage to live his dreams. Les Brown

I'd also like to post these principle where eveyone can see the guiding principles of the organization I'm part of. Thank you for Activerain

As a new member of this organization, I just want to say, "Thank you for the guidance with these excellent principals and philosophy!"

AUG

2010

Wow. I have been putting of joining Active Bain because I thought it was just another blog group of Realtors puffing. If this first required reading is any indication of the rest of the site I was way of base. This one has substance and a great core value.

AUG

2010

I just upgraded to Rainmaker Status and love the vision statement. I am actually in the process of developing a mission statement for my team and will start with this an build for my team. Thanks.

AUG

2010

Very upbeat and forward thinking.

AUG

2010

Wonderful system for all real estate proffessionals.

Keep it up

Activerain is the state of art network media to help all the real estate proffessionals to connect with each other and also fulfill requirements of customers. System is very customer friendly and easy to monitor. Wish all the best to the management and team members. Thanks

AUG

2010

I believe mission statements such as what I just had the pleasure of reading promotes the culture of Win-Win or no deal for all involved, with highest level of integrity reminding us every day to do the right thing with extreme commitment.

To achieve this level of excellence a good culture promotes high level of clear and concise communication to always seek to understand first and be creative with ideas that will address our client's interest/needs.

Teamwork will create a fantastic destination for this journey as everyone will achieve more. This will take the level of Trust and Honesty amongst the community to an unbelievable new level.

I will be a committed member of this community.

AUG

2010

Greetings All,

I'm new to the Active Rain community and after reading the mission statement and beliefs of it's founder, I'm sooooo glad I joined. We all need a vision and purpose to keep us focused, both professionally and personally, and this seems to sum it up perfectly! Bravo!

SEP

2010

I am relatively new to ActiveRain and I believe the well known saying fits perfectly here: It takes a village.

Greatly spoken!

SEP

2010

Happy to be a part of this community! Thanks!

I am very excited to part of such a growing community. I look forward to expanding my knowledge in the real estate field through activerain. This was a well thought out mission statement. Good job!

SEP

2010

Thank you so much for ActiveRain, I am looking forward to being a part of the community

SEP

2010

What a great concept! I like the values set in place.

SEP

2010

Love the vision, may ActiveRain continue to Reign Supreme!!

SEP

2010

Once I was upset over another actions, I said she should have known better, that just "common sense", a wise women replied to me and said " one of the many things I have learned over the years, is there is no such thing as "common sense". The creators of Active Rain are aware of this fact and created a "common sense" for us with their mission statement.

Thank you

Darla

SEP

2010

Got it. Love it.

SEP

2010

I am very excited to try out the Rainmaker service, and, finally learn the proper way to blog, and, take my online presence to the next level, the mission statement is great, also.

I am looking forward to learning from the experienced members of Active Rain.

SEP

2010

How do I get my picture on my comments?? perhaps I ought to read on for that?? I"m thankful for active rain~! thank you~!

Looking forward to learning about blogging and using our online prescense to increase our business.

SEP

2010

Very interesting

I love the transparency part

SEP

2010

Very good guiding principles.

Rick

There is absolutely no guessing as to where the management of this site stands. So often people are vague about what they want to say however the above statement is very clear and consice. If anyone is confused then they need to read and reread this statement until they are clear. Great job!!!

SEP

2010

If only more companies shared these priniciples, the world and it's wide web, would be a better place.

SEP

2010

What an awesome place to hang out!!! Thank you very much!

SEP

2010

Thank you for this site.

Very motivational!

SEP

2010

Toward Greater Success and Enjoyment!

SEP

2010

A company with standards. What a breathe of fresh air!

OCT

2010

WOW! This is absolutely a very important way to expand social networking in today's world.

OCT

2010

Hopefully those core values never change...

OCT

2010

Excellent! Thank you for a great post! looking foreward to learning more.

OCT

2010

Thanks for all the pointers I am looking forward to getting started :)

OCT

2010

Well said!

OCT

2010

Thank You... this is good news for all ActiveRainers!

OCT

2010

Glad to be a part.

OCT

2010

Thank you, I respect and appreciate your reputable standards.

OCT

2010

Just upgraded today and it's great that they have us read this. That's what I stand for as well. I am glad to be part of such a wonderful group!!

OCT

2010

I'm proud to be a part of the Active Rain community!

My side job is Strategic Planning. Vision and Values are at the top of the list. These Values, Guiding Principles hits the nail on the head. No in between the lines... Very well said.

OCT

2010

Core values like this reflect the reason for my choice to be part of Active Rain.

OCT

2010

Very nicely put.

Thanks.

OCT

2010

Glad to be a part of the ActiveRain community.

Darci Gillespie, CRS

Crested Butte, CO

Glad to be a part of the ActiveRain community.

Darci Gillespie, CRS

Crested Butte, CO

Glad to be a part of the ActiveRain community.

Darci Gillespie, CRS

Crested Butte, CO

OCT

2010

I like it!!!

I hope to be a positive asset to the Ar community and all its staff and members.

OCT

2010

Perfect! All said well.

I don't know what made my day more... your amazing mission statement, or the fact that you are using MailChimp for The Daily Drop. We love MailChimp as much as you do apparently.

Wow. A mission statement that actually makes sense and I can get behind. Thanks!

Glad to be here.

NOV

2010

I am just beginning my journey into the Active Rain Community. I like what you stand for! I'm excited to be getting started! If anyone has any tips for me, let me know! I am doing the tutorials now. :)

NOV

2010

I agree with point 7.

We all need to think outside the box and avoid complacency.

NOV

2010

I am new to the active rain community and look forward to all that it has to offer!

NOV

2010

Everything in life is a two way street. It takes a special group of people to agree to work together for the common good, instead of just for personal gain.

Well thought out! Diverse thought and its applications only enhance the "Human Experience" Dialogue and the forum for discussion will only bring about better results for all--If they understand! Peace!

NOV

2010

The Weltenschauung for this organization has the right bearing on the moral compass. So long as we remember what is written here we should all be successul in not just our business lives, but our personal lives as well...

NOV

2010

I'm excited to have found a community with the same ideals that I possess. Hope I can bring something to the table to benefit the community as much as I know I will gain.

NOV

2010

I am new to Active Rain. Looking forward to the opportunities to cross-sell.

As a fresh member on Active Rain, I am delighted to find so many fellow friends! I am excited to share ideas and learn from your experiences.

NOV

2010

Can't wait to get started.

NOV

2010

I am really impressed with the amount of useful tools and information on ActiveRain. We have been looking for new outlets to reach out to our clients and this site seems to be the most active I have seen. Thanks to David Serle for the invite and we hope to make the most of it.

NOV

2010

Thanks for this declaration!! After reading it, I feel honored to be a part of this community.

NOV

2010

Thank you for being here. I am so excited to be a part of Active Rain.

NOV

2010

Kudos

Someone once said if you don't stand for something you stand for nothing. Thanks for putting this together!

NOV

2010

I would like to find a castle for a rock star where I could play music loud so I thought I would look in on Active Rain today. Otherwise it looks like a job for a Real Estate Agent and I can't understand where my property went, except for people you wouldn't like, to be perfectly honest.

NOV

2010

Well stated! It's good to have a platform which has such a clearly defined mission statement to network with others in the industry, I'm looking forward to many successful connections!

NOV

2010

Excellent guidelines...I am so proud to be part of AR!!

NOV

2010

The mission statement is powerful. I like it! The blogs written by other Realtors are very beneficial and have added value to me. I can tell the mission statement helped to set that foundation in place. I am going to be more active on this site.

DEC

2010

Precise, concise, succinct.

Endroses kindness and consideration - The Golden Mean.

All-American!

DEC

2010

This is a great post, very helpful to those just joining and even those who've been here for a long time. Thanks for the tips!

DEC

2010

Amen to challenging the status quo and spirited discussion!

DEC

2010

Well put! I'm excited to beginning this journey, again (been on ActiveRain since 2008 and quit using it for a long time)!

Thank you - I am ready to begin

DEC

2010

Great community, proud to be a part.

DEC

2010

Wow! What a group. I'm excited to learn and share.

Happy Sailing ... _/) Paul

New to AR today, What a outstanding Misson statement.

I blessed to know such a Network.

DEC

2010

I'm proud to be a part of Active Rain. Very professional.

You people are the best...

DEC

2010

Just joined Active Rain and I'm looking forward to learning how to use this networking site and all that it has to offer. I have heard all good things and I'm eager to get started....

DEC

2010

Looks like a lot to learn! But I'm willing. Great stuff.

DEC

2010

After 30 years in the business I have learned to always be willing to learn new things. This'll be another venture in my vast experiences of learning what the cyber world can do for our business. Lance Gutersohn Broker/owner REMAX Peak to Peak

DEC

2010

I agree to these terms and look forward to joining the AR community

DEC

2010

I just signed up for a Rainmaker account after a year of sitting on the sidelines. I look forward to 2011 and participating in the AR dialogue, keeping in mind these rules.

DEC

2010

I'm very excited to be a part of ActiveRain and look forward to building strong connections with talented realtors nationwide.

DEC

2010

I've been here a while but just first reading this. It's a good foundation for an open-minded, challenging and respectful forum that serves the real estate community, both professional and private!

DEC

2010

Just became part of ActiveRain and wish I had joined years ago!

JAN

2011

Sounds like a place I long to be part of! See you at the closing table!

Wow! Fun times ahead learning, learning, learning! Here is to much success in 2011!

JAN

2011

Today is day one for me as a Rainmaker, I look forward to a great experience and a more profitable business in 2011.

Welcome Keith! We're happy you're here!

JAN

2011

Day 1 of being a rainmaker. Dare i give myself that title? A bit overwhelmed, but not backing down.

JAN

2011

nothing like having other refer you to your next client

JAN

2011

Thanks, nice vision. Real Estate is a business, but does anybody realize that if you "extract knowledge" from the word business you get: B...us...in...ess, or, being totally creative: Be Us in Essence! In other words, if you want to succeed you must really be your clients, we must be each other, we must walk a mile in each other's mocosins...seee, life is really simple, isn't it.

Thanks again,

Mark

Thanks again,

Mark

Thanks to 2 caring colleagues (Michele Miller amd Crysal Pina) at my office who conducted a blogging class yesterday. I've just signed up and looking forward to participating in the world of Active Rain.

Glad to part of the Active Rain community. Looking forward to being of service...and building many business relationships.

Best, Don Roberts

JAN

2011

Looking forward to the journey!

Looking forward to using this site to network around the country and beyond!

JAN

2011

I am glad to be a part of AR and hope to build many great relationships! Here is to a great 2011!

JAN

2011

Amazing!

JAN

2011

Wonderful mission statements. I will do my best to abide by the core principles. Can't wait to get started.

JAN

2011

Well said !

JAN

2011

Just getting started but looking forward to all I can learn and share.

JAN

2011

Wonderful forum to share information and learn!

JAN

2011

Relevant and thought provoking. Thank you.

JAN

2011

As a new "Rainer" this is definitely a mandatory read. Very well done!

JAN

2011

What a great opportunity for agents to share their experiences in a positive and thought provoking way.

Have been a free member for a few years. This would be good required reading for all users.

JAN

2011

I look foward to working on this site

JAN

2011

Very powerful Weltanschauung!

Learned a new word today. Not sure how to pronounce it though.

Thank you, glad to be part of this community.

JAN

2011

Weltanschauung...help me build even more business.

FEB

2011

Couldn't agree more! I'm eager to connect to the real estate community!

FEB

2011

Love the education part.

FEB

2011

Love it!!

FEB

2011

I am so thankful to be apart of a community that has such a unique strategy to help howeonwers and real estate professionals come closer together!

FEB

2011

Thank you for great guidelines. I am new to ActiveRain but I am very impressed by the professionalism of this group and willingness to share.

FEB

Good advice

FEB

I WILL ALLOW ACTIVE RAIN GUIDELINES TO BE AN IMPORANT PART OF MY EVERDAY ACTIONS.

FEB

Excellent.

FEB

Amen!

can't wait to get started!!

FEB

I am excited about becoming more Active on Active Rain!

FEB

The Active Rain Guidelines are wonderful. I'm printing them out to apply them in other aspects of life and business. Thanks.

AWESOME!! I look forward to the give and take and to many success stories!

FEB

The greatest service we can perform, both for our colleagues and the consumer public, is to foster openness and transparency in ethical, intelligent discourse.

Great Stuff !!!

FEB

Anything that will generate more traffic, I am willing to give it a try!

MAR

I am stepping out on faith I hope this really work

Audrey

Off on a new adventure.

Ok, Now that I'm well into my first month, now I'm finally starting to get hooked!

MAR

I look forward wth pleasure to utilizing Active Rain, not only to benefit my business, but for the benefit of the real estate community.

MAR

Let the next phase begin..... lets see if I can move to the next level

MAR

Thanks for the awesome chance ActiveRain. Helping people is a treasure.

MAR

great guiding statements! powerful stuff!

Glad to be joining and looking forward to adding and recieving value!!

Glad to be aboard :]

Randal Spence

MAR

Own Realty Group Sharing knowledge and information can inspire growth and encourage stronger ties and cooperation, which is the essence and strength of any community. As a company that promotes knowledge, understanding and continuous education within our organization, we recognize the value of sharing knowledge and information. As real estate professionals we are in a position to have a positive influence on communities and the families that live in them. If you ever wanted to make a difference in the world; in this business you can.

Welcome the challenges. Look for the opportunities in every
situation to learn and grow in wisdom.

MAR

Looking forward to being involved.

MAR

Even though we belong to different teams, we belong to a common goal. Let us work together to make it happen for us all.

Very inspiring principles.

Love the word Weltanschauung. Good to know in writing what AR community's viewpoint is.

MAR

I agree - together we are better than the individual pieces. Be bold, inovate, evolve.

MAR

Happy to be a part!

MAR

Ok here I go...I'm jumpin' in....Can't wait to become an active menber of ActiveRain...

MAR

Sounds good but i want to see the reults.

MAR

THANKS ACTIVE RAIN FOR KEEPING US HONEST.

ANN KNOWLES

APR

ActiveRain's sheer numbers, cooperative spirit and knowledgeable viewpoints will foster educated

practitioners, better business practices and stronger communities. Thanks ActiveRain.

APR

My first attraction to Active Rain was learning how different Real Estate was from location to location. Now I am learning so much from just how much alike we all are. Some folks here are starting to be a part of my life. I listen, I learn and I grow. This is a very comfortable environment.

APR

Was referred to ActiveRain by someone who felt that it is a large part of moving forward with the social network that is instrumental in real estate success today. Hope I can learn, move forward and possibly help others in this arena.

APR

I was referred by a friend, I am looking forward to it's benefits.

APR

Looking forward to sharing ideas and learning from other professionals!

APR

Thank you! This was very helpful!

APR

I just upgraded to Rainmaker! AR Principles are high standars. So much we learn from each other. Thank you!

MAY

Good Stuff

MAY

I feel the it is important to respect ,all the views and to agree or disagree in a manner that shows respect.

MAY

It's a good thing. I am really looking forward to growing with ActiveRain.

MAY

Excellent community thinking. Why didn't I have this when I was working in Naples, FL? I will take advantage of all it's offerings and work to uphold those tenets.

MAY

I love the spirit, the profesionalism and the ability to freely exchange ideas!. This is my first time to comment and I am looking forward to learning how to blog.

MAY

I was referred to this site by a fellow activerain member, Dick Betts. I'm looking forward to the exchange of ideas. This ability to socially network with fellow real estate professionals across the world will better everyone who becomes involved in it.

MAY

I've Heard Good Things about ActiveRain, I'm Looking forward to grow more with ActiveRain.

MAY

Thank you for the clarity. I am looking forward to a long and happy partnership!

MAY

Looking forward to blogging on this site......thanks

JUN

Love the spirit, can't wait to really start to actively participate.

JUN

Pretty good words to live by regardless of your occupation. Change a few nouns here and there and you've got it. Worth reflecting on from time to time.

Sounds great!

JUN

Great, vision, foundation of integrity and a ethical business society. I look forward to getting on the Activerain train.

JUN

Thomas Haught Great Mission Statement! It is nice to see that I have such a valuable resource for a newbie to the real estate profession! Thanks Active Rain!

JUN

This is an excellent, professional mission statement. I am proud to be associated with this group of real estate agents.

JUN

Outstanding! Inspiring. If I had read this earlier, would be an active member by now.

JUN

Glad to be here!

JUN

I agree with Jim and Maria #13. Everyone should have to read this!

JUN

this is good reading and words to live by.

JUL

Great mission statement!

JUL

I'm thankful to be a part of active rain and looking forward to many rainy days!

JUL

I'm defintely going to repost this with my blog as an example of the high standard of excellence and professionalism we want to give our clients and the organizations we associate with the help us achieve this goal.

Hmm...Now I need to condense this into a 50-70 word affirmation I can repeat to myself every day. This is impressive. I wish more realtors lived by these.

JUL

Well thought out mission statement

JUL

We stand behind our mission statement 100% and we're lucky to have you all here!

JUL

Glad to be here

JUL

Great mission statement! Thanks for the tremendous opportunity to meet new colleagues and, potentially, new business partners. I can't wait to play in the "rain"!

JUL

What a powerful mission statement. I am excited to be a part of this community.

JUL

It is good to set Rules , and at the same time it is good to share positive information .

JUL

Excellent Post. Appreciating the professionalism!

From one professional to your professional organization, very good attributes.

JUL

Nice introduction......

AUG

Great mission. Thanks!

AUG

Great Mission statment, glad to have joined the AR network!

We're all so happy you're here with us in the 'Rain!

AUG

Makes you want to dance in the rain...

AUG

Off to a good start.

Great stuff!

Totally agree.

AUG

I especially like the idea of mutual respect and civility.

AUG

Definitely words to live by....Thanks ActiveRain

SEP

Love your use of the German word Weltanschauung - powerful stuff. Love these guiding principles! Thank you for putting together such a wonderful and well thought out community!

SEP

Good Information. Off to a great start! Look forward to the interaction.

SEP

Sounds like a dedicated group.

SEP

Inspirational guidelines with a positive influence of upward porogress.

SEP

I'm so excited..Very positive influence is great in this market. It's so important to surround your self with positive people and groups..

SEP

I see from the years that have gone by until this comment that Active Rain has and continues to hold fast in their standards of good and constructive conversation. There is enough angst in the world without having it post here. Thanks Active Rain.

SEP

Great "Mission Statement"! Look forward to developing friendships and relationships in the RAIN!

SEP

Nicely articulated

If anyone ever needs help with anything don't be shy to reach out!

OCT

Outstanding!

OCT

Very positive philosophy!

OCT

Thank you for a positive message.

OCT

There is so much to decipher on the Internet these days, I am so glad to have found Active Rain. Thanks for staying true to the need. Aloha Rhonda Smith Sanchez - Maui

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