ActiveRain Success Stories

"I switched to an ActiveRain outside blog several months ago after a totally positive AR experience and Brad Andersohn's hands on assistance. (And Thank You once again Brad for being so patient!)

I find this platform to be:

-simple (nothing new to learn, just click outside blog and away we go)

- clean (I get compliments on the appearance often)

-EFFECTIVE (now pay attention!)

My outside blog has brought me TWO CLOSED SALES and today I was just contacted by a first time home buyer who read one of my first time homebuyer stories and wants to hire me.

She sent me a great email that included:

"Hi Lesley!

I stumbled upon your blog about adventures in the day of a life of a buyer’s agent when googling “buyers agent” Springfield , Ma. I am a young healthcare professional looking to perhaps buy a condo, and I like your sense of humor, so I figured I’d drop you a line..."

OK so let me get this straight:

She wants to buy a house. She is asking me to help. She thinks I am funny AND then...

She follows me on Facebook and Twitter.

CAN YOU ALL HEAR THAT? IT IS THE SOCIAL MEDIA REAL ESTATE ANGELS SINGING!

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh such a lovely note



Here is the thing....I spent my "quiet winter time" (read no sales) gambling on social media. I read AR blog after blog and asked for help from twitterfriends and anyone that knew a thing about SEO. I created three new blogs and started writing regularly. I wasn't getting paid and no one at my office knows what a blog is, never mind the rest. I put it out there on a hunch that I would reap the rewards and HOT DIGGETY! I WAS RIGHT!

So, thank you ActiveRain, but especially the members, for your generosity of spirit and your willingness to be fresh and new. What I have learned on AR is changing my life exponetially (another blog here about personal growth too!) and I cannot wait to see what happens as I continue this exciting journey!"

"Dean - Combat Vet - U.S Army 25 years Logistics Warrant Officer, Now serving clients in this great United States!
Dawn- Bar Manager - Old Ranch Country Club, Supporter, Family Support-US Army! Realtor"

"I have had so many calls and inquiries off activerain I've had calls from california and as far as georgia! Great marketing tool"

"Great community of like-minded professionals"

"MaryAnn has been selected as a 2012 Five Star Mortgage Professional.

Texas Monthly partnered with Five Star Professional to identify the mortgage professionals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who provide exceptional service and overall satisfaction as indicated by clients, peers, and industry experts. The 2012 Five Star award winners are a select group of fewer than 7 percent of mortgage professionals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

The list of Five Star Mortgage Professionals will appear in a special advertising section in the May issue of Texas Monthly."

"Yoga makes the ancient practice of yoga fun and friendly for today’s kids. Founded by Lisa Goldberg, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, with advanced certification in kids yoga, a B.A. in Child Psychology, and more than fifteen years experience working with children, the program’s innovative curriculum combines the benefits of traditional yoga practice, a modern understanding of early childhood development, and an underlying appreciation that kids just want to have fun. : ) Classes are child-centered and play-based, so kids discover yoga and fitness through song, story and play. The goal of Yoga Jr is not only to teach yoga, but to help each child develop self-confidence, patience, and a loving kindness for themselves and others. The kids are also empowered to share their own ideas,which are incorporated in poses and play, building their self-esteem and sense of self. It’s a fun, entertaining and safe way to develop fitness habits, a positive sense of self and respect for others that can last a lifetime."

"“There is no such thing as a bad situation … every situation can be ruled to into a great one... “- Raman

You know some famous guy once said “To travel is better than to arrive.” … I use to think there was only one path to get to where you want to be in life. But if you choose that one path, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon all the other ones. I realize that it is actually what happens along the way that counts; the stumbles, the falls and the friendships. It’s the journey, not the destination. You just got to trust that the people and the future will work itself out like it’s supposed to.

The success story in this case is... to just live life to the fullest and do what you think is right."

"I have just joined ActiveRain and before I completed my profile, I received two calls!"

"Thank you so much for taking the extra effort to make our first home purchase successful. You were there guiding us through all the crucial and important steps! You really listened to what we wanted in our home and you found exactly what we were looking for - at an amazing price! If we ever outgrow this home, we'll definitely be calling you!
Sophia Rodriguez"

"I always keep up with education about my industry, but nowhere do I get as much detailed current updating like I do here on Active Rain. The members here are all on the cutting edge and I love to hear about their stories and solutions to challenges. I have learned so much, which in turn has helped me be better at my job in the real world. That's pretty succesful to me!"

"InvestCloud Solutions is a California based company, delivering the securities industry with collaborative cloud-based solutions. Please visit us at www.investcloud.com"

"We simply love Activerain :)"

"We are new to the blogging and social media world and have found great information on Active Rain. The community is friendly, helpful, and professional.

We've also found that Active Rain has become an important part of our SEO efforts, helping us get more exposure."

"I have been working with activerain since 2007 and find it to be one of the best real estate and mortgage blogs in the industry!"

"Quite often I have potential customers who are looking for a quick way to find me online. Activerain has provided the vehicle to keep my information quickly available online."

"Investment Management solutions in a private cloud. Equipped with its unparalleled and innovative software, InvestCloud develops and deploys high-tech, scalable solutions with pace setting efficiency, as an alternative to enterprise software."

"Over 10 years of real estate experience in Reno/Tahoe, Nevada specializing in first time investors, first time home buyers and full internet marking of my listings."

"I am an Social Activist."

"ActiveRain has been tremendous for my business. Since joining ActiveRain in early February 2009, I have been lucky enough to have gained several new customers directly as a result of me being on this website and posting blogs. In additions, I have met many great people on this site and learned a lot here. This is a great site!"

"At Be Found Online, we help our clients, whether they are franchise, national or local businesses, obtain greater and more positive visibility on the Internet with the clients that they want.

http://www.befoundonline.com"