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My 3 Year Anniversary on ActiveRain

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Services for Real Estate Pros with AZ Veteran Notary Services CA BRE 01444168

I almost let this day slip away from me...but one more milestone has been achieved.

Three years ago today - the day after Christmas, 2006 I dusted off the blog I created 6 months earlier and finally published my first blog article, ..."Is this a Good Time to BUY?"

Interesting glimpse into the future.  In many ways I saw what was coming - a very unpopular position at the time.  I did open the door for the popping of a bubble - I just didn't expect it to get as bad as it did.

Interestingly enough, this was the month that I really did a lot of shifting of my business.  I decided the old ways were just that, 20th century methods and technologies.  This was the cross roads I was at to forge my new business model...one that has served me well.

Not only did I take a more aggressive Internet position (I had already had a website for over a year by this point) but I did see the shift in the marketplace.  December 2006 was the first month I started completing BPO's...which led to me REO Business.

ActiveRain, It's been a long 3 years on so many different levels, but I have got to tell you that I am glad to be here with you and glad I have you  in my corner.  Together, we will do great work, once again...2010 we are ready!

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Until Next Time, Have a Blessed Day,

John Occhi, ePRO, REALTOR®
DRE Lic No: 01444168


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Comments (15)

Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Congrats on three years!  Here's to many more! 

Dec 26, 2009 06:18 AM
John Occhi
AZ Veteran Notary Services - Marana, AZ
Mobile Notary Public/Certified Loan Signing Agent

Jared & Amandea,

Thanks - hopw you guys achieve all of your goals.

Happy New Year,

John

Dec 26, 2009 06:22 AM
Suzy Morris
The Morris Team - Carlsbad, CA

Happy 3-Year AR anniversary, John!  Have a GREAT 2010!

Dec 26, 2009 07:28 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

John congrats! You must be close to being one of the 1st few who joined:)

Dec 26, 2009 07:57 AM
Al Wright
Affordable Canadian Home Inspections - Hamilton, ON
Have your inspections performed the Wright Way

WOOT - Congratulations buddy

Dec 26, 2009 08:12 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

John...congratulations.....WOW, three years......this is day #88 for me.....I have a long way to go!!!!

Dec 26, 2009 09:05 AM
John Occhi
AZ Veteran Notary Services - Marana, AZ
Mobile Notary Public/Certified Loan Signing Agent

Suzy. Thanks - I busy Already lining up new opportunities  Hope the year ahead is looking good for you too!

Happy New Year,

John

Dec 26, 2009 11:47 AM
John Occhi
AZ Veteran Notary Services - Marana, AZ
Mobile Notary Public/Certified Loan Signing Agent

Bill,

Actually there was once a list available with stat dates and I was something like #246 - I read an Inman News piece on the launch - went and checked it out, set up a profile and did nothing else from June until December.

Happy New Year,

John

Dec 26, 2009 11:49 AM
John Occhi
AZ Veteran Notary Services - Marana, AZ
Mobile Notary Public/Certified Loan Signing Agent

Al,

Thanks for the Holiday Cheer

Happy New Year,

John

 

Dec 26, 2009 11:49 AM
John Occhi
AZ Veteran Notary Services - Marana, AZ
Mobile Notary Public/Certified Loan Signing Agent

Barbara,

Thanks and day 88 is cool - we were all there once.  The kwy is to stcik with this and not be discouraged.  There is a lot of value to be obtained for your business by participating in this media.

John

Dec 26, 2009 11:50 AM
Steve, Joel & Steve A. Chain
Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA

John, Congratulations on your Active Rain Longevity. lol Hey, aren't you a contributing writer over at Housing Storm?

Steve

Dec 26, 2009 05:10 PM
John Occhi
AZ Veteran Notary Services - Marana, AZ
Mobile Notary Public/Certified Loan Signing Agent

Steve,

Thanks for the congrats and yes I do publish some articles at Houseing Storm...what do you think of that site?

Happy New Year,

John

 

Dec 26, 2009 05:14 PM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I am glad you are back and posting way more.  AR needs your experience :) (as your customers do)

Dec 27, 2009 04:51 AM
Song San
Coldwell Banker Dynasty - Rosemead, CA
Broker, MBA

  I only been around for less than 2 months and feel like an old-timer. Now I am looking forward to my 1 year. Thanks and may 2010 be our best year yet.

Jan 05, 2010 02:01 PM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

John, that's pretty remarkable. I'll only hit 2 years this spring. Oh the things I have learned in such a short amount of time! Here's to a very successful 2010!

Jan 30, 2010 09:00 AM