Rain drops - iclipartIt's raining, it's pouring...

Who doesn't remember that song from childhood?

The ol' man is snoring...

Well, it was raining ActiveRain for me yesterday, and I'm not talking about the freezing rain that spread a layer of ice on the sidewalks and streets of Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area last night.

 

Like many of you, there's rarely a day in my life that isn't touched by ActiveRain with a dose of reading, commenting or posting (or, in many cases, all of the above).  There were a few bonus ActiveRain things going on for me yesterday, however.

8200 Hortonia Point Drive, Millersville, MDI took my seventh ActiveRain listing yesterday, a beautiful eight-year old home in Millersville, Maryland, priced at $649,900.  It is not the market I specifically target, although it is one I serve, and I never would have gotten this listing without ActiveRain.  That makes three listings in areas that have rarely, if ever, been touched by a keyword in any of my posts.  Yet their likely buyers ARE frequently mentioned - i.e. personnel relocating to the area for employment at one of the defense contractors in the Fort Meade area.  These sellers wanted an agent who actively markets to the likely buyer for their homes.  Pretty smart of them, if you ask me.

After taking the listing, I rushed home to bake some cookies for an ActiveRain gathering at Patricia Kennedy's house last night.  She had invited everyone in the Washington, D.C. area to her house to meet Jonathan Washburn, in town to meet with NAR yesterday,   In spite of the freezing rain, I braved my way into the city for a great evening, where six of us sat around her dining room table swapping ActiveRain stories and having a wonderful time.  It's unfortunate the weather wasn't better, because a number of expected guests were unable to make it.  You can read more about it and see the group photo in Patricia's Oh The Weather Outside was Frightful.

Jonathan Washburn and Craig BarrettIn this picture, I caught Jonathan and Craig collaborating on the composition and lighting of Craig's photography, as he attempted some creative photo shots.  I hope he posts them online today for us to see how they turned out.

You gotta admit, that was a pretty awesome ActiveRain day, but there's more...

En route to this ActiveRain gathering, I received a text message via the text message widget on my ActiveRain blog.  It was from a buyer up to $300,000 in Anne Arundel or Howard County.  I hope something comes from this contact but due to the hazardous road conditions, I didn't feel it was safe to call him right back.  Gotta love technology, though, because I did reply by text when I reached a red light.

I guess you can see why I said this was not just another ActiveRain day.  It was one of the best!

Another HUGE thank you to Patricia for again hosting the "Rainers" at her home, and congratulations to Jonathan for a successful presentation to NAR.  It was really great to meet you, Jonathan, and to see everyone else again.

Have I mentioned lately how much I enjoy having ActiveRain and so many ActiveRain members in my life?

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JAN
29
2009
202,343 Points

I took my seventh ActiveRain listing yesterday,

Hi Margaret,

That's really remarkable!

P.S.  I'm fascinated by your keyword observations.

2:54am • #53
740,908 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Margaret.....Congratulations on anther listing from active rain!!! 

5:09am • #54
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Thanks for reading about my ActiveRain day on Tuesday.  I'll be posting a flier for the listing later today.  'Gotta love Real Estate Shows - just one more ActiveRain "gift"

7:05am • #55
397,895 Points 45 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Sounds like a great day.  I'm still working on my AR and blogging skills and have not had any business from AR yet, but I know it's just a matter of time.  I was with Women's Council of REALTORs members yesterday where we discussed Active Rain and the positive things it's doing for us.  I think I'd like to try to organize one of those AR gatherings.  How do you do that?

9:04am • #56

Margaret, thanks for the inspiration and gentle reminder that you get out of the rain what you put in.  And congrats on your continued success!

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9:27am • #57
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I want to be as busy as you!  Congratulations.  If you ever have a client that is looking to move to Talbot County Md I would love a referral!!  Keep up the good work!

9:56am • #58
464,155 Points 1 Featured Post

I want to know where you get your leads or how from AR.  I've been  on AR for two years and haven't gotten anything.

 

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10:07am • #59
606,747 Points 9 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Margaret - congratulations on another listing from AR and the gathering. I will be looking for a gathering in my area.

10:08am • #60
379,743 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Congrats, I love to here success stories like this. It really fires up floks.

Thanks, Terry

10:15am • #61

This is GREAT!!!!! What are you doing to get those listings. I know you mentioned keywords but what type of keywords did you use to get the listings?

11:22am • #62
639,267 Points 39 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Margaret you are such an inspiration to all of us here in the rain.  It certainly doesn't surprise me that you are raining in the business.  All I have to do is compare your well thought out, very indepth blogs to see why.

Thanks again for all you do - and here's to the next 70 listings coming your way!

Your Raleigh Realtors!

 

12:33pm • #63

Great success story... just goes to show that ActiveRain really works.  Congratulations, Margaret!

12:49pm • #64

Margaret-Thanks for the post! It seems you have really set yourself apart and all your hard work on AR is making things happen for you! I have this little saying when I've had a good day and another when I have a bad day:)

"It's good to be Mary today" type of day! I think you had your  "It's good to be Margaret today" Type of day!

Best to you in 2009!

2:32pm • #66
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Congratulations on your new listing. What a great day, indeed!

2:55pm • #67
878,969 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Congrats on another well deserved listing! I am sure your get together was awesome too!

5:01pm • #68
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Wow...what a whammy of a day for you! A listing and getting together with everyone. Not only that...meeting Jon in a comfortable setting. I like those kinds of meetings. Looking for his update on NAR.

7:03pm • #69
597,436 Points 39 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Margaret,

You're a nice person, and nice people attract nice people!!! Thanks,   Fran

7:19pm • #70
JAN
30
2009
556,373 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Wow...what amazing stories, the world of the Internet just keeps making our planet a bit smaller every day. 

Thanks for sharing Margaret.

4:08pm • #71
JAN
31
2009

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