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Winners to Be Announced on New Year's: Enter the Active Rain Success Stories of 2008 Contest

By Brian Block

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President

December 23, 2008 11:46 AM

ANNOUNCING A YEAR-END ACTIVE RAIN CONTEST:

Let's end 2008 with a bang and get motivated for a terrific 2009.

Nobody will argue against the fact that this year's real estate market has been challenging whether you're a veteran or a rookie. However, you and I know that the over 125,000 members of Active Rain are a cut above the ordinary.

Lots of us have incorporated blogging and participation on Active Rain into our regular routine and many have had tales of great success. If you're a member of the Active Rain Block Party group, you've surely read some great success stories throughout the year.

Now's your chance to read some more and contribute your own. The goal of this contest is to motivate and inspire others about the power of the Active Rain Real Estate Network. Additionally, the end of the year is a time to join together and celebrate the successes of 2008.

Leave the bad news to the media. We're here to focus on the positive.

CONTEST RULES:

The Active Rain Success Stories of 2008 Contest starts immediately and entries will be accepted until 12 PM NOON EST on December 30, 2008.
Contest is open to ALL Active Rain Members -- agents, brokers, mortgage professionals, home inspectors, appraisers, etc. Success can touch everyone.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BEST ACTIVE RAIN SUCCESS STORY OF 2008. IT MUST BE A STORY THAT YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN ABOUT ON ACTIVE RAIN.
BE CREATIVE. Just simply stating that you've closed 100 deals this year "because of Active Rain" will not win you the contest. We're looking for innovative stories, inspiration, as well as a well-formatted blog post.
You must use the following Tags: "activerain success story" and "2008 success contest"
Post your entry to the Active Rain Block Party group and the POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul group and any others that you wish.

PRIZES:

Winners!

Inspiring others and toasting your success! Shouldn't that be enough?

To sweeten the pot, here's a little more incentive:

1st Prize: 3000 Active Rain Points

2nd Prize: 1500 Active Rain Points

3rd Prize: 750 Active Rain Points

Honorable Mentions: 200 Points

JUDGES:

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Patricia Kennedy, and Jason Sardi will be carefully reading and critiquing your entries. I've been informed that they are all accepting bribes. Jason even accepts credit card payments.

Let's end 2008 and start 2009 with a celebration of our success!

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Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Well Brian, this is a good one. We all have our "personal and professional" sucesses no matter how small. I appreciate the challenge to soul search to find the inspiration to write! Thanks for a great contest...Merry Christmas to you and yours! Deb

Dec 23, 2008 01:44 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sounds like fun, Brian, and what an inspiration for everyone in this market. We'll see what we can do if time permits.

Jeff

Dec 23, 2008 01:53 PM

Matthew Ferrara

-- www.matthewferrara.com - Boston, MA

Matthew Ferrara & Company

I'm glad you're awarding points and not dollars...at the rate the Fed keeps lowering interest rates, I'd have to pay YOU to win this contest.... :>

Dec 23, 2008 01:54 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

I'm looking forward to seeing lots of positive posts as entries for this contest.

Dec 23, 2008 02:56 PM

Bruce Brockmeier

Internet Marketing Consultant to REALTORS® - Yorba Linda, CA

Coached By Crouch

Hey Brian,

Even though I can't participate, this is one contest I'm really looking forward to!

Hmm. I just read your rules. Guess I should have done that first! :)

I can participate after all. I might jump in on the last day.

Dec 23, 2008 03:06 PM

Jodi Bakst

Team Jodi Realty - Chapel Hill, NC

Team Jodi - Chapel Hill Real Estate, Durham Real E

This is a fantastic idea. I am realtively new to AR so I want to read all of the success stories. My goal for 2009 is to have an awesome success story for you next year at this time. I truly look forward to reading the stories!

Dec 23, 2008 03:45 PM

Jeff Belonger

Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ

The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Brian... this is a great idea.... I would love to give it a shot, but I think I am wiped out... ever since 12/18... the Eagles, the AR gathering that someone missed... lol And 3 deals that I just picked up over the weekend that need to close before 2009.... but I might give it a try... thanks

jeff belonger

Dec 23, 2008 03:52 PM

Everard Korthals

---Preferred Lifestyle Advisors--- - Lancaster, PA

Mountain Realty

Great contest idea but unfortunately we haven't benefited from AR yet so we'll just watch from the sidelines. Best of luck to all the entries.

Dec 23, 2008 05:38 PM

Diane Aurit

LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC

Lake Norman Real Estate

Brian, this sounds like a great contest! I might even try to enter...I can think of so many things to write about! Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2008 11:56 PM

Russ & Debbie Broughan

SUN Real Estate Team - Auburn, CA

This sounds like fun. I'm new so I don't have a story but will read others. Will you do this next year? Sounds like grounds for a goal to me.

Dec 24, 2008 12:35 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Brian,

A great idea...I will get to it....thanks,

Dec 24, 2008 01:30 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Brian, What a wonderful contest to run, many of us have Success Stories from Activerain. Thanks so much, I know it will be a lot of work.

Dec 24, 2008 02:34 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Brian - I want to wish you and your entire family Happy Holidays and a Fantastic 2009!!!!

Dec 24, 2008 04:27 AM

Tracy Santrock

Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC

Raleigh - Cary Broker

I can't tell you how much Activerain has done for my growing business in 2008. I'll see what I can do to pull together an entry. I'm not a newbie but my evolution here at Activerain has really helped transform my business.

Dec 24, 2008 09:03 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Oh Brian..........you know after MakeOver2TakeOver I decided to take a break on contests. But, for you I will "think about It". I really enjoy reading all the posts on Activerain about people's success whether it is monitary or recognition.

Dec 24, 2008 01:56 PM

Kay Van Kampen

RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO

Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

Brian - great way to end the year. Looking forward to 2009. I'm now back in Active Rain and going great. I have a wonderful success story that I haven't revealed. Will get started on it.

Dec 25, 2008 04:05 AM

Matt Heaton

Timu Corp - CEO, ActiveRain - Co-founder - Bothell, WA

Looking forward to the success stories, Happy Holidays Brian...

Dec 25, 2008 04:16 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Brian:

Just submitted my entry.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/864411/Active-Rain-Success-Story-2008-Success-Contest-From-Chef-Toula

ToulaRosebrock.com - DianeTurton.net