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It's My Turn to Say THANKS to Some of the Folks Here on Active Rain!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Above & Beyond

 

 

I've been blogging for about 4 months now and felt I just had to publicly thank some people:

  • vickie mccartneyVickie McCartney. Owensboro, KY..I don't remember exactly how I found Vickie, but I do know that when I picked up the phone to ask her some questions she spent 2 hours with me on the phone and here was the advice she gave me
    Reciprocate..When someone comments on your blog, take the time to comment on theirs. It's a way of building relationships and a great learning tool.
    Join groups that interest you and  post to the 5 group maximum
    Use plenty of links for that famous google juice

  • carolyn starrCarolyn Tann-Starr. Flushing, NY..Carolyn reached out to me and personally invited me to join Club Chaos and I was and am honored. She has answered ( and still does) countless questions from me, some totally stupid (shatters the theory that there are no stupid questions) and never once made me feel bad for asking.

  • debe maxwellDebe Maxwell. Charlotte, NC... You simply can't be a regular on AR and not notice Debe Maxwell.Her sincerity on her blogs and her love of Charlotte comes through with every word. She is insanely busy with work and family but, she too, has answered my e-mails and phone calls, and even a call on a Saturday night when I was panicked about my outside blog!

 

                         midori miller  Midori Miller. Daytona Beach, FL.  Midori is the quintessential good     soul, IMHO, and she is constantly paying it forward on her blog sharing everything she knows and has learned with her vast experiences. I have e-mailed Midori as well and she was quick to respond and took great care in her answer

 

 

  • gena reideGena Reide. Sacramento, CA...Gena's just a wealth of information with years of experience who willingly shares it with all of us here on AR. Gena just opened up her own brokerage and I wish her much success!

 

 

 

 

missy caulkMissy Caulk.Ann Arbor, MI.. Missy's a tech wizard and it was from one on her blogs that I learned about google docs and google analytics among other things. There is a wealth of information in her blogs that a lesser agent might not share, but Missy does

 

 

 

  • Kristin MoranKristin Moran. San Antonio, TX..She was a a huge help to me with my first attempt at using postlets and trying to get the information on my blog. She is upbeat all the time and answers my calls and e-mails. She's just plain fun!

 

 

 

  • Brian & Rita burkeBrian and Rita Burke. Denver, CO...I have to credit the Burkes for their blog on Kompozer as I now consider it an invaluable tool for giving my blogs some life and pizazz. They too, are so willing to share their expertise, especially with their fabulous market reports.
  • Brad AndersohnBob StewartLast but certainly not least, Brad Andersohn and Bob Stewart who always get back to me..Bob too answered his phone on a Saturday night to answer my question. To say I was shocked would be an understatement!

 

 

So to all of the above, my sincerest thanks for your help in getting me up and running. I am hooked...completely!
And to anyone new, please, if you think I can help you with anything, call me. I would be so happy to help you.

Comments(15)

Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Barb, All the best people are on ActiveRain.  This is a place to laugh and learn every day.

Feb 24, 2009 06:47 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

I couldn't have said it better myself!

Feb 24, 2009 06:55 AM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

That's so sweet Barb!  I love being described as FUN!  :D.  Have a super-fantastic-o day!

Feb 24, 2009 07:16 AM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

P.S. - For some odd reason I have a habit of referring to people with their initials.  You (like my brother in law, Brian Stanush) have unfortunate initals ;).  KM

Feb 24, 2009 07:18 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Kristin,

I can't get away from it..my maiden name was Strancar LOL

Feb 24, 2009 07:22 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Barb, any particular reason why you didn't hyphenate? Those two would have made a very unique one of a kind identity. Thank you for the shout out. I appreciate your kindness. :-)

Feb 24, 2009 08:50 AM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Barb~ Thanks so much for the compliments!  You know I am always happy to help as long as I have the time.   I remember how we first met, you were needing help initially in getting pictures on your blog and asked in a comment how to do it.   I simply called to walk you through so you could learn how to do that and a few other things.  I am so happy to see that you are improving tremendously and that you appreciate the help and are willing to pay it forward too! 

Feb 24, 2009 08:55 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Barb-what a great post and I am flattered to be included on this list! :)  Do you know I can count on you for a wonderful comment it seems every morning when I check my post????  Huge..humbling and very appreciated and I really love our interractions online!  You are a great lady..and I have enjoyed our friendship so far!  It's weird because today I wanted to call you...but in truth..I feel lousy...I have a cold..and my head feels like there is a vice grip squeezing it!  One day very soon...I'll be giving you a surprise call!  Thanks for the including me in a group of incredible superstars!

Feb 24, 2009 09:17 AM
Bob Stewart
ActiveRain - Seattle, WA
ActiveRain Ambassador

Barb,

You crazy lady!! The fact I answered on a Saturday night was suppose to be our little secret. I only do that for AR members that I have a soft spot for, haha.

Just kidding of course! (about only doing that for certain members, not the soft spot part)

Have a great week!!

Feb 24, 2009 09:24 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Carolyn...oops. Just an oversight!

Vickie, You're simply the best!

Midori, I visit every morning because I am in awe of you and learn something every day and when I am not learning, I am being motivated. Looking forward to your call:-) Hope you feel better soon!

Bob, Oops..I guess you're secret is out ;-) Seriously, thanks for all your help

Feb 24, 2009 10:44 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Barb!  You are SO incredibly sweet and so easy to WANT to help!  I am honored to be among some of MY absolute FAVS here in the RAIN.  As for the phone calls--I look forward to catching up with you and you know that you can phone me ANYTIME my dear!  And, I'm glad you're hooked and enjoying the Rain SO very much.

Debe in Charlotte

Feb 24, 2009 12:00 PM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Hi Debe, Thank you so much. I am enjoying it here more than I could have ever imagined!

Feb 24, 2009 01:27 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I just had to come back and say that I am SO glad, Barb!  We're lucky to have you here!

Debe in Charlotte
Feb 25, 2009 02:50 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

We certainly have some great members and great leaders here in the rain and you have certainly found some of the best! You are so right about Bob, though, way too often he goes above and beyond the call of duty to make Activerain a better place.

Todd Clark, Helping Families Home - www.IFoundYourNewHome.com

Feb 25, 2009 05:53 PM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Debe, Thanks so much ...again!

Todd, I should have mentioned that I have called Brad as well who also answered his phone. Just a fantastic group of people. I'll be forever grateful to my website designer who was the one who suggested AR in the first place.

Feb 25, 2009 10:07 PM