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Success in the Rain

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

Hello ActiveRain!  Is everyone looking forward to Memorial Day weekend?  I hope everyone takes a minute to remember our fallen soldiers.  I admire, respect and salute you!

Check out some of the success happening in the 'Rain below....powerful stuff people!

If you have yet to write your own success story, I urge you to do so.  Simply go to your profile page and click "edit" located next to My Profile (edit). Scroll down until you see the spot designated for your ActiveRain Success Story.  Keep in mind this will not show on your AR profile but will be available to view on the ActiveRain Success Stories link located on our home page.  Not only are all the cool kids doing it but you'll be awarded 500 points!!!

If you would like to view more stories please visit ActiveRain Success Stories

Joslyn Panka Solomon - Mora Minnesota - Minnesota's One Way Ticket to SOLD! (Century 21 Moline Realty): Real Estate Agent in Mora, MN Joslyn Panka Solomon (Century 21 Moline Realty)
"From ActiveRain, I've gained friends, clients, and faith. ActiveRain has given me moms to ask baby questions to, networkers to mimic, and pros to aspire to be. I love ActiveRain."

Rick Frissell- Realtor, e-Pro Valrico Florida Area (Florida's Beautiful Homes- Realtors): Real Estate Agent in Valrico, FL Rick Frissell (Florida's Beautiful Homes- Realtors) 
"Active Rain has introduced me to so many positive results it is hard to know where to begin. But I will try. First, I have made what I know will be life long friends. That would be enough. But, I have expanded to Web 2.0 marketing, social internet marketing, exchanged viable leads, learned "techie" stuff I would never have learned elsewhere and the list goes on. Active Rain is more like Sunshine...." 

Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate (Margaret Woda (Long and Foster, Crofton MD Real Estate)): Real Estate Agent in Crofton, MD Margaret Woda (Long and Foster)
"A few days after I wrote my first post on ActiveRain, a consumer who found it in a Google search called to list her home with me. Then another consumer found me within a week of that and I got a 2nd listing. Needless to say, these results made a believer out of me. Those were the first of many consumers who found me through ActiveRain during my first two years of participation, both sellers and buyers. This is the best source of quality leads I've ever discovered in my 4-decade real estate career." 

Rich Saba (Realty Executives): Real Estate Agent in Scottsdale, AZ Rich Saba (Realty Executives) 
"Activerain has saved my career. Before learning the intricacies of internet marketing and SEO Optimization I was floundering around, now I AM FOUND!" 

David Farrell (David V. Farrell Co.): Real Estate Auctioneer in Mineola, NY David Farrell (David V. Farrell Co.) 
"It is my opinion that the leads I have received from and generated by Active Rain in the past 2 years have made me more money than all the leads receieved as a RE/MAX Broker in the past 5.5 years."

Karin Elliott (IBA Realty Group): Real Estate Agent in Big Canoe, GA Karin Elliott (IBA Realty Group) 
"Blogging has opened up a word of opportunity for me. During my first year of blogging I ended up in the New York Times Escapes Section twice! (One of those times was an article about agents who blog to sell real estate) All the exposure has helped my personal site, created 177K contacts across the country, and most importantly; AR has provided a wealth of information to me and all the other agents on it!"

Enjoy your weekend....Let it Rain!

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Comments (43)

Aaron Vaughn 830-358-0455
Conifer Builders LLC - Canyon Lake, TX

Kerrie: I always enjoy these success stories, and often find inspiration in the positive words. Thanks!

May 28, 2010 04:49 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Kerrie - I have not paid attention to the success story on the profile page ..... I will have to check it out I have a small success story coming soon

May 28, 2010 04:54 PM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

Thanks for all the success updates!   Very inspiring!

May 28, 2010 05:44 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kerrie, I have added a few success stories, and love reading other members stories.

May 28, 2010 06:02 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Kerrie - I enjoy reading all of the successful stories from ActiveRainers.  Keep up the great work!!!

May 28, 2010 11:23 PM
Betsy Schuman Dodek
Washington Fine Properties - Washington DC Area Real Estate - Potomac, MD
SearchPotomacHomes.com

it's fun to read the success stories - they come in all different shapes and sizes. Have a wonderful weekend!

May 28, 2010 11:44 PM
Teresa Boardman
Boardman Realty - Saint Paul, MN

active rain featured success story number 6532a very nice.

May 29, 2010 03:18 AM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

Great and inspiring post.  These stories have got to put a smile on your face!

May 29, 2010 03:57 AM
Mike Baltierra
Rise Realty - Eastvale, CA
Full Service at Your Service Realtor-Eastvale CA

Thanks-I'm looking forward to having success on AR. I'm learning so much.

May 29, 2010 03:59 AM
Yoli Varela
Cherry Creek Properties LLC - Denver, CO
GRI, CNE, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CDRS

This is a great resource site. Happy weekend to everybody!

May 29, 2010 04:07 AM
Kathy Knight
Intracoastal Realty Corp - Wilmington, NC
BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES

Love these success stories Kerrie...

May 29, 2010 04:35 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

This is a great idea with the success stories Kerrie.  It's not a cult - it's just good stuff!

May 29, 2010 04:37 AM
Ted Tyndall
Davidson Realty Inc. - Saint Augustine, FL
I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy

kerrie, another sup list. Have a great Holiday weekend.

May 29, 2010 05:01 AM
Nathan Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Davenport, FL
Your Central Florida Real Estate Expert
I'm about to take a listing that came exclusively from someone reading my AR Blog. I think that's going to be my success story. Have a great weekend.
May 29, 2010 05:30 AM
Anonymous
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May 29, 2010 06:48 AM
#38
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Well I guess I need to get around to doing this.  Active Rain is my best marketing tool.

May 29, 2010 05:06 PM
Vic Steele
Vic Steele, Broker CA DRE 01349863 - Anaheim Hills, CA
Broker/Consultant

This post led me to the testimonials page.  Very cool idea and well-executed.  Little did I know that when I wrote a Success Story two hours ago, it was posting to a testimonials page.  Don't misunderstand me, I am not bothered by that - it should post to a testimonials page!  Kudo's to whomever came up with the idea.

May 29, 2010 05:13 PM
Christopher Pataki
RE/MAX Associates - Hockessin, DE
Hockessin Delaware Real Estate

Another great idea from Active Rain.............................chris

May 30, 2010 02:07 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I see a lot of the "greats" have commented here...I can only join them and you.... and say.....thank you

May 30, 2010 03:07 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

I just discovered that you included me in this post, Kerrie... THANK YOU!  What a great idea, to highlight Activerain successes - especially helpful, I'm sure, for Activerain newbies. 

Jun 21, 2010 05:25 AM