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ACTIVERAIN IS 3 FOR 3.. THANK YOU.. GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK

I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU.

I've read a lot of blogs where people are looking to see how ActiveRain is working for other members. For the most part everyone said that there is a lot of work in it... blogging, commenting, and responding to comments.

Like anything in life, you get what you put in. Today proved this. I've been online with ActiveRain since April of this year. It didn't take long and I was addicted. I wrote blogs, and commented on others. It has been 7 months now, and I wish to take a moment to thank ActiveRain. I just had my third closing today from a client that got my name from this website. This was my third lead.. and my third closing.

I wish to thank all the members here on ActiveRain who have read my blogs too.. for if it were for you, I might not have achieved this goal. So, ActiveRain employees and members, please give yourself a pat on the back....job well done. Thank you.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

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Posted by Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~ Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889 on 11/22/2008 11:13 AM

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108 Comments on ACTIVERAIN IS 3 FOR 3.. THANK YOU.. GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK

NOV

Congrats! It pays to spend time here. I've learned so much that I've gotten business because of whatI've learned here indirectly.

Randall.. You never know where a lead my come from.. and working hard has usually always paid off in the long run... that and knowing what you are doing. LOL.

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Valerie, That's such great news! It is a lot of work and it is easy to get addicted. I'm glad to hear it's paid off for you. best wishes.

This is great Valerie. I hope to duplicate the same results in a full year on active rain.

Robin, Thank you. I also wanted to post this to give other member encouragment that this site does work, and works well. I go through withdrawals and feel like something is missing when I don't have my daily *Rain* now.

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Hi Valerie - great job on closing those leads! I love hearing AR success stories :) Have a good night.

Valerie, that is almost a deal every two months, not bad. Now let's see if you can double that in the next seven months.

Congrats Valerie

Doing the happy dance for you Valerie. As a newbie, it is stories like yours that motivate me to keep at it.

Valerie - Way to go! Congratulations...It's so motivating to hear success stories like yours. Keep it up!

I'm 1 for 2 in the leads dept. from AR. But I must admit I could have landed the second one if I was willing to drop my price to 189.

Jack

NOV

Congratulations, Valerie! It sure feels good when your hard work and effort pay off isn't it...

Kara.. Thanks for the congratualations. I wanted to post this blog to give others hope that ActiveRain does work with work.

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George... Double it in the next seven months. Hmm... There is a challenge. I hope a lot of potential clients are reading this blog/comments. I'll need them to get that done. :)

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Stephen.. Thanks for the congratulations. It *is* very much appreciated.

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JoAnna... GREAT!! This is why I posted this blog.. to let other members here know that this site does work. All the best of luck to you.

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Donna.. Thanks. I hope that others here (like yourself) have the opportunity to see what this is like.

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Jack.. I'm glad to hear that you also had a client lead from ActiveRain. Sorry it wasn't two, but you are right in not dropping your price. People have to realize they pay for the quality of work.. and from what I've read you are top notch.

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Michael.. Yes, it is rewarding when hard work pays off... but this one had a hiccup the day before closing. Thank goodness that was rectified. Fhew!

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Valerie, great job. Please let us know if you have referrals for our area, coastal North Carolina. We have great weather, great fishing, great homes & condos for sale and plenty of them. We really need buyers, retiree & second home buyers wanted. Please see us at www.lindarike.com Linda Rike Morehead City NC

Linda.. Thanks for the congratulations. For the most part, all the buyers I have been working with are from the area, and are looking to stay. If this changes, and they are looking to move to Morehead City (area) I'll let you know.

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Congratulations on your success and hard work.

Congrats Valerie! I so hope I follow in your footsteps! My I have an AR lead - closing next Tuesday. WooHoo.

BTW Today, I am going to write more about that secret of mine... I can't wait to reveal it!!!! I watched channel 8 news last night and they talked about it too. Stay tuned.............

Conratulations! I love to hear success stories. This is my favorite thing about the Active Rain Community - it's mostly POSITIVE information and something we all need in our lives.

I have several blogs, but this is the platform I choose to blog on. It's fun. It's relational. It's dynamic. It's informative. It's very conversational..... and it brings me leads. It also gives me a place to find qualified people to whom I can send business.

Valerie: This is great. Closing 3 sales from Active Rain. Keep up the great work.

Lyn... Thanks for the congrats. I hope all members experience this.

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Marlene.. I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well with your ActiveRain closing next week. Don't want to say anything to jinx it.

You definitely have my courosity up on this secret of yours. Can't wait to hear about it.

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Catherine.. This is a wonderful site.. You are right, positive blogs are always welcome. When I read others, it is a pick-me-up.

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Debbie.. I agree with you. Hopefully we can work together some day. Should you have anyone looking for a home in Connecticut.. I hope you think of me. I'll do the same if someone is transfer to Oklahoma.

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Roland, Thank you. I hope you have as much success with ActiveRain too.

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Mike Jackson... I'm for you with that thought as well... Hope you have great success.

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You are so right. You only get out what you are willing to put in. Your hard work paide off! Congratulations.

that's fantastic... a good reminder i need to step up my AR blogging game..

Pam.. Thank you. It is hard work... but it is also being in the right place at the right time, if you know what I mean.

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Choice Real Estate... Definitely keep up the blogging.. you might want to have your name out there too. People will look for that.

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Great news - this gives us some hope for our efforts - it's clear that you have worked very hard on Active Rain and now you're getting your reward. Keep up the good work!

Ed.. Too bad you were signed in when you left the comment.. would like to know where you are from. Thanks for the congrats.. and I hope business comes your way too.

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Valerie, Isn't Active Rain the best? Getting paid to visit with others from around our fine country, learning, and laughing with new friends. Gotta love it! Congratulations. I'm sure this is just the beginning for you!

NOV

Elizabeth.. I couldn't say it any better than you just did. ActiveRain is the best for learning and having fun.. and making friends. Thanks for the congratulations. Have a great Thanksgiving.

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Way to go Valerie with the business success!!

Valerie,

Well done. I also had my first verifiable lead this week from a nice lady who said she read m a blog piece i had written...

Sometimes you feel like a rockstar!

Sean

great stats! 3 for 3 -- well done!

Good to hear. I've only been actively participating in this website for about 2 weeks and already have found out how beneficial it is... I've created 2 business relationships from this site in one week and can see how they will help me advance in this career quickly. Thanks for sharing.

Valerie - Congratulations on your 3rd closing due to Active Rain! That is so exciting. I hope you have many more... :)

Great news for me since I'm a newbie. I'm enjoying reading the blogs, commenting, and responding as well. You do get addicted. I LOVE AR!

Gary.. Thank you so much.. You never know where a client(s) will come from. Let's hear it for ActiveRain and it's members. Hooray!

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Sean.. All the best of luck with your client... Gotta love ActiveRain.

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Li.. Thanks.. Do you know of anyone else here who has had success? I'd love to hear their stories too.

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Dustin... Welcome to ActiveRain. All the best of luck to you here on ActiveRain..

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Debi.. Thanks for the congratulations.. I wish you just as much success with ActiveRain. I wish to thank you personally for participating with comments to my blogs. I'm sure I would not be as far along if it weren't for you. When I mentioned about patting yourself on the back... you were one of the ones I was directing this too. Thank you for your help Debi over the past 7 months.

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Rebecca.. Let me be one of the first to welcome you to ActiveRain. It is a great website, and I hope you have much success here.

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Valerie - I just had to stop back to congratulate you on yet another gold star and well deserved feature! Best wishes on your continued success! :-)

Excellent results from your effors Valerie!

Thats great news...congratulations...how long before you got your first lead?

Valerie, That is music to my ears! I am a newbie and have spent a HUGE amount of time here in the Rain.

Thank you for inspiring me to trudge on!

Debbie

Valerie, Congratulations on your success! I too have only been on Active Rain for about 7-8 months and it's just blooming into a great experience!

I can't wait for the rewards to come my way...I have only been on since end of summer...so I am still paying my dues..

Donna... Thanks for stopping back again, and for the congrats. You are one of the members that should pat themselves on the back.. You've been reading and commenting on my blogs/posts, so I'm sure you had a hand in my success. Thank you, Donna.

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Valerie, that is absolutely F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! The hard work really does pay off...

Great story and very nice work. There will be more clients in time I'm sure.

Very Cool Valerie, congratulations on your success this was very exciting to read.

Brett.. Thanks.. it took a lot of hard work, but it was worth it.. with all the members and friendships I have made here.. it as been an enjoyable venture.

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Sonja.. This is a funny story.. I signed up last December with ActiveRain, but didn't do anything with it until April of this year. Why did I start in April? That was when I found out the client I was working with found my name on ActiveRain. So, my first client came after being in ActiveRain for 4 months. Hope this helps.

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Congratulations to you. I have learned a lot and spent a lot of time on Active Rain! I have gotten rewards that I never imagined! Hope you have continued success and enjoy the experience on Active Rain.

Debbie H.. You never know when a client will come your way through ActiveRain. I'm sure you are aware there are no crystal balls with this job. :). I'm glad I inspired you... keep up the good work.

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Cat.. I'm glad ActiveRain is *blooming* into a great experience. This is a great website and has many facets to it... enjoy them all.

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Pat..One thing you will learn (if you haven't already) is you need to have patients. There is no rhythm or reason to this career.. it is just very rewarding.. and so is ActiveRain. All the best of luck to you, now and in the new year.

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Kerry.. This year it has.. I'm hoping for the same for next year. Hard work, and putting in the time did work for me.. I hope it works for you too.

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Richard.. Thanks, I'm hoping there will be more clients... and the same for you too. Much success in the new year.

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Buffy.. Thanks for the nice compliment. I hope you are successful here too in the RAIN. May next year be your year.

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Way to go, Valerie! Great job converting those leads into closing. I'm hoping to see similar results.

Valerie! Congrats! I'm still looking for my first referral/lead/buyer/seller from my efforts here. I know it will come!

Valerie - That is awesome! We signed up way back, but didn't really start all out until about 3-4 months ago. Next week we are closing on a really great buyer that found us through here. + we have a couple more in the works! It works people! Keep it up. ~Rita

Good for you Valerie!! Congrats!

Val-Congratulations on the closing. I have been surprised myself at the calls that come in from Active Rain. I had another lead this past week. I don't know where it will go, but it really made me feel good when he said he got my name off of Active Rain.

NOV

Active Rain is awesome! I am so glad that it works so well for you!

Congrats on your success with Active Rain. I'm still trying to figure out how to use it. It does take time but is a great way to network. I am an agent in Austin, TX and have listed and sold throughout the Austin metro area. I'd like to add you to my list of referal agents and when I have someone coming your way, I'd be happy to give them your name and number if you feel you could recreprocate I'd offer them my very best in service. So far I've had a number of clients moving north but none to CT. However, that could change with the next phone call. Donna@avalar360.com

Valerie - Congrats on your third AR closing! That is terrific to hear!

Valerie, thank you for giving me hope! I'm really still learning. Posting is still new but I see the potential.

Valerie - I wish I could help more - Many times I'm just as confused as you are, but you're very welcome! :)

I was thrilled to read of your success.

Valerie,

That's outstanding---we have some agents here who haven't received any business yet but I think that's mostly a product of the current business climate.

Great job! I've started seeing some internet referrals as well & it's great to see other forms of marketing are working!!

Best, Dan

Heather.. It is a wonderful feeling. I wanted to post this blog to give other members encouragement. This site does work.

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Thom and Ray.. I'm hoping here for you too. How long have you been a member of ActiveRain?

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Congratulations. It's great to hear the success .... and now on to many more!

Valerie, thanks for sharing your good news. Also congratulations on your success and the featured post. May you have much more success and many more featured posts.

Ced

Valerie,

This is just another piece of proof that blogging at AR is well worth it. There still are many doubters who don't believe in blogging either here or anywhere. They ought to get on with the times. Congrats on your closings.

NOV

Rita.... I'm glad to hear your story of success too. ActiveRain is worth it's weight in gold. Thanks for the congrats.. and right back at you too.

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Susan... Thanks for the congratulations... Have you had this happen to you?

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Donna.. Thanks for the congratulations. I'll be glad to refer people moving to Austin in your direction. I only had one client this year moving to Texas and that was to Dallas. That was close... but not close enough.

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Laura.. Yes, it is wonderful. I hope this lead works out for you and you have a great Thanksgiving too. I know I am addicted to the RAIN... but why not... it works.

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Jason.. I'm sure you realize how valuable ActiveRain is. Thanks on the congrats. Much success to you too.

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Connie.. That is why ActiveRain is such a great website. We are all here to support one another. Keep blogging and commenting.. you never know when/where the next lead will come from.

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Debi.. Knowing you are there to help.. is what counts the most. Did you ever figure out the outside blogging problem you *were* having?

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Liz.. I'm glad I made your day.

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Diane.. I agreee with you, but at the same time, most people surf the internet.. so if a buyer/or seller are looking for service, there is a better chance of being a part of ActiveRain.

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Joan W... I'm glad you are also successful and are receiving rewards from ActiveRain as well.. It is exciting to be apart of this website.

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Dan... That is great news. I like hearing that the internet is working for others as well. Much success to you now and in the new year.

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David H.. I hope for continue success in this avenue.. and the same for you and others who have responded to this post.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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Cedric.. I wish you the same. As I have mentioned, I wish everyone that has commented on this blog much success in ActiveRain.... this year, and continued into next.

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Esko.. I like your comment. However I do disagree with one thing. You snooze you loose. If others aren't blogging, good. More change for us... and you. Happy Thanksgiving.

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NOV

Valerie ... congratulations on your success, which is not an accident. It looks like you found something you like and are very much involved, and of course your clients will benefit. Best wishes. Harrison

Harrison.. This is a very thoughtful comment.. Thank you. Yes, it was hard work, but I had fun doing it. So can you call it work? I wish you all the best in ActiveRain, and much success too. May you receive leads from this website real soon.

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DEC

Congratulations Valerie! That is awesome! pippa

Pippa.. Thanks for commenting on my blog. You must have read my comment to you on your achievements too. May we both have continued success in 2009.

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