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Reaching Out...An ActiveRain Challenge

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Reaching Out-An ActiveRain March Challenge

Ask most anyone here and the next best thing to actually meeting march challengeanother member here is to get to know them via a phone call.

In fact, I remember vividly the first time Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland called me out of the blue. Ask many here and they too have received that legendary call from her.

And why not???

We follow members here because we like what they write...we see them almost every day. For many, we know the names of their spouses, their favorite color, and the number and names of their grandchildren.

So...why not pick up the phone and call them?  

This month’s challenge is one that you will, hopefully, want to continue, just as Margaret and others have done.

The Challenge

Pick up the phone and call 1, 2, or 3 members here at ActiveRain. Then write a post about what you learn about them...their experience prior to working in real estate, their family, whatever you discuss.


The Rules

1.Call 1 to 3 Activerain Members and write a separate post for each call.

 

2.Points will go to the Initiator of the call.

The member who makes the initial call will receive the points. If you have to play phone tag and the member you’re trying to reach calls you back, they do not get the points for this call.

(HINT: try texting the member you want to call first to see when they would be available for a call.)

3.Each post must have at least 200 words and include a photo.

4. A link to your posts (1, 2, or 3) should be left in ONE COMMENT in the comment of this post by Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 11:59 P.S.T.

 

POINTS…

Each post will be awarded 500 points for a total of 1500 for the challenge. Remember- you can write 1,2, or 3 posts.

 

Tips

How about really making it fun and at least interesting by calling…

A New Member- this is a good way to welcome a new member and opens up the door for questions they may have.

 

A Member who hasn’t posted in 6 months-There are members we all miss here and maybe they just need a little nudge to get them back to blogging. At least they’ll know they were missed.  

 

All right...grab your phones and start calling!




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Comments(134)

MaryKay Shumway
The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948) - Sister Bay, WI
Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

I'm reading all the posts here, and I wish I had seen this sooner Kathy Streib !  I did this last year and reached out to Bob Crane and Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi ---I'll keep an eye out for next year (and I also want to go to a get-together in 2018/2019--on my goal list).  Great contest, and I love reading about the connections.

Mar 31, 2018 12:16 PM
Bob Crane

Thanks for tagging me, I almost missed this too.

Mar 31, 2018 01:35 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

I'm late in seeing this "tag" and post, MaryKay Shumway ... but thank you so much for the shout out ... and contact last year.  Admittedly, I've been a little MIA as of late here on the Rain ... so my apologies in not returning my thanks and comment.  It IS appreciated.  I keep hoping that an opportunity comes to send a happy buyer your way in Door County ...


Gene

Apr 03, 2018 11:01 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Kathy, Thanks for the nudge to call 3 of my favorites in the Rain. As always, I appreciate you hosting this challenge and know many have enjoyed reading the posts.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5192071/ring--ring--hello-brian-england

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5191671/meet-realtor--amanda-davidson--alexandria-va

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5191465/meet-connie-harvey--nashville-real-estate-specialist

 

Mar 31, 2018 12:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Debbie Reynolds and thank YOU for organizing all of the contests and challenges. 

Mar 31, 2018 04:58 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

MaryKay Shumway so sorry that you missed it but hasn't it been fun reading the posts! I do hope that you're able to connect to a Meetup this year. 

Mar 31, 2018 05:10 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Hi Kathy Streib I'm sneaking in my 3rd and final entry just before the deadline. I visited with an "AR Blue Head" and verbally kicked him in the butt to get his profile up to date. Ringing and Singing with Bob Thompson

Mar 31, 2018 05:10 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jeff Dowler you may have only made one call but it was a darn good one!!! Thank you!

Mar 31, 2018 05:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debe Maxwell, CRS I think it's amazing that you did two!  I've been enjoying your trip so very glad you got these two calls in!

Mar 31, 2018 05:32 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland This one is something you do every day and have inspired many of us to try to do the same. Thank you for this! 

Mar 31, 2018 05:37 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kathy Streib Again thank you for sponsoring this contest. It was wonderful seeing how many connections were made this month because of you.

Mar 31, 2018 08:35 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, I read it and thank you for participating. 

Mar 31, 2018 06:13 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sam Shueh it's always fun to speak with a fellow member.

Libby Cousins Hasn't it been fun reading the different posts!  Don't wait for the next challenge...just pick up the phone and call a member!

Mar 31, 2018 06:23 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Kathleen Daniels And it has been good seeing you around the Rain. Thank you for participating!!!

Mar 31, 2018 06:25 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Michelle Carr-Crowe-Top 1% Diamond Certified Real Estate Team Sells Cupertino San Jose Homes-Just Call 408-252-8900 so many people here have been surprised by their call from Margaret. 

Mar 31, 2018 06:33 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel I have your two entries!!! Thank you for participating. 

 

Mar 31, 2018 06:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Brian England Thank you, I have read all of your posts! Appreciate your participating. 

Mar 31, 2018 06:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie Dillard Thank you and loved that you called Jeff. 

Mar 31, 2018 06:45 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale
Mar 31, 2018 11:50 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

I knoe...Aunt Kathy....Mom is late to the party...she has been working soooo many hours...and had to get baskets ready...and company coming and lots of approintments....and didn't notice that April had snuck in and forgot to post her sole entry to this contest.  Grand plans were to do more...but....time slip slid away....here it is ..Love,  Your Favorite 4 footed Nephew, Dini

Apr 01, 2018 05:27 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Praful Thakkar Thank you so much for participating. 

Apr 01, 2018 07:30 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sally K. & David L. Hanson not to worry. 

Apr 01, 2018 12:29 PM
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Great challenge!

Nov 28, 2018 06:13 AM