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On the cusp of 400,000...climbing the mountain!

I have been climbing the Activerain Mountain for a couple of years now and I can tell you it has helped me and my business in several ways.

1. I have learned more from the members on AR than any class I have ever taken. The members are honest and straightforward when you ask a question. This has something to do with the fact that we are not competing for business. Funny when I ask a question to a local agent I get a blank face... when I ask the same question to the members of Activerain I get 100+ comments!

2. My business has grown. I have connected with several agents across the nation and have given and gotten several referrals. With a network this large, you can not help but build great relationships!

3. I have learned more about Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and Seo than I really wanted to know. Many people are getting so active on Social Networking and it seems for a lot of us (myself included) that AR is the foundation of these networks. I for one am sticking with AR, the other networks are secondary...

So here I am at 399,955 points about to break 400,000 on AR and I want to tell you the members (and the AR staff)

Thank You!

Charles McDonald

Associate BROKER at RE/MAX Assured Properties, Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia

(main) 434-515-1585 (cell) 434-981-1585 (fax) 866-527-9526

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Posted by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald on 03/09/2009 08:26 AM

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32 Comments on On the cusp of 400,000...climbing the mountain!

MAR

I too have learned a lot from the AR members. I love reading all the blogs and knowing other Realtors have the same ups and downs that I do.

Connie - it is a fantastic group!

Charles, Congratulations Mr. Virginia! How's the view from the top?

Charles, It almost seems like we are living in a resource based economy than a monetary one here on the internet.

Congratulations Charlies on the 400,000 that is quite a milestone. You are 100% CORRECT, there is no other networking like Active Rain. I am so glad to have met you and many other fine folks here. Keep on posting and I will keep on reading. Kudos to you for a Job well done!

Charles - Congratulations! This milestone certainly requires a high level of dedication and expertise. Thanks, for sharing along the way. I'll hit 100,000 at some point this year, but the knowledge that I have gained from this site is barely quantifiable.

Wow...I'm impressed. Bully for you a milestone for sure. I do enjoy AR and have been a member for 2 1/2 years. New things show up lately....like I'm wondering about answering your own comment to your own blog in a "blue box" what's that all about ? How do I activate it and is it scored on my point summary??

Patricia Aulson/ Portsmouth NH Real Estate

Way to go Charles! I just passed it also. Now you have to focus on 1,000,000 point mark! Just kidding.

Brian - good to see ya. It has been quite a ride!

Tony - interesting point!

Gail - thank you my friend!

Erik - Keep on truckin partner!

Patricia - The blue box is a new feature of AR (I used to Bold my comments on my own blog)... No points for it as I understand it...

Jim - LOL!!! I am just riding your coat-tail!

Wow, look at all of those points.

I have not used AR on a regular basis until Jan 2009. I started using it more and realized benefits THANKS to the advice of Diane Aurit with RE/MAXat the Lake. I truly have learned more here than any class. I too have learned more about SEO, blogging and Twitter.

Have a great week!

Wow, That's is amazing. I just joined about a month ago and have been very addicted. I plan on continuing to write blog's and meet great people as well. Take care and God Bless

Wendy - Is is great to see how quickly you have grown here in the rain!!!

Logan - Excellent! you get out of it more than you put in. All the best!

Charles - I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations on your achievement!

Barbara - Thanks! you are one of my many friends I have met along the way!

Charles, You were one of the first blogs I subscribed to and I feel personally responsible for your achievement. (LOL) I read you every day! Congrats on reaching your 400k...

Regards,

Charles - CONGRATULATIONS! The journey through AR is certainly one that is rewarding on sooooo many levels. The people, the information, the help ... 'regular' folks just wouldn't understand. Again - Comgrats! I look forward to reading more of your beautiful posts about Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.

Paul - thank you my friend!

Carol - Thanks, you are so right about the journey!

Way to go my Charlottesville friend! All your AR hard work has paid off!

I too have learned so many wonderful things here. Amen to AR. :)

Janice - The best thing about AR is getting to know friends like you!

Charles,
I agree--AR has given me the best and best around education I've ever gotten anywhere! Congratulations on reaching 400,000 points.

ToulaRosebrock.com Hi Charles:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

That is awesome...

Wow

A very worth while climb. I'm right there behind you working my way up the same mountain and together we will all get there. Congratulations.

MAR

Congratulations Charles. I agree the most important thing I have learned from this forum is well, the things I've learned. Keep up the good work

Cynthia - thank you!

Toula - not sure it's awesome but thanks!

Terry - its a good climb!

Paddy - I will certainly try!

Congratulations, what a truly huge accomplishment! This truly is the single best source of real estate knowledge anywhere!

Diane - AGREED!!!

Already! That is fast! I am right there with you...at 16k. Too bad I had to start all over again. But either way...I am enjoying the journey with Active Rain!

Naoma - Sorry you had to start over... but we are having a nice climb!

MAR

Hi Charles—I've found life in the Rain just as you described... the depth of knowledge and the openess with which it is shared is the BEST! I use other social networks, but AR is my primary too. Congratulation on soon joining the ranks of the 400K Klub!

MAR

Wow thank you for the update Charles have a great week.

-Peg

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