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Success in the Rain

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Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

Wow....I am feeling the love today.  I've had some seriously epic conversations with members this week.  Via phone, email and in person (RainCamp DC is rockin as I type this)!  A few highlights:  

"If I hadn't of read her blog about the new law....", "In my darkest hour how is it that I found solace in a real estate website...", "ActiveRain has saved me...." and thats just to name a few!  

You guys warm my heart because the staff here truly and deeply cares about our members....we really do.  And to know that the efforts go far and beyond makes all the long nights, early mornings and everything worth it.  YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!

Sorry to get all emotional on you but it had to be said.

I found some great success in the 'Rain and I hope you enjoy them.

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

Jane Grant -  Southwest Real Estate - Riverside County, CA: Real Estate Brokerage in Temecula, CA Jane Grant (Southwest Real Estate) 
"I've received two new clients this month from my blog writing. ActiveRain has been the easiest way for me to get my name out to the public. I started blog writing with ActiveRain a little over 1 year ago and it has helped my internet exposure more than any other tool that I have. Even my own website!"

Marc Hargraves, CNHS (Top Sales Consultants, LLC): Real Estate Agent in Ephrata, PA Marc Hargraves (Top Sales Consultants) 
"I've met some great professionals through Active Rain. The ability to share ideas with professionals all across the Country has allowed me to better serve my customers. The Active Rain network gives me the ability to be able to discuss ideas with an enormous and knowledgeable group of professionals." 

VICK PACHECO, REALTOR® SRES, GREEN, SFR, TRC,AHWD /Century21 Carioti /Open 24Hrs (QUALITY SERVICE AWARD WINNING OFFICE, Call For Info Now!): Real Estate Agent in Orlando, FL Vick Pacheco (Century 21) 
"Well, on a quick note the interaction with other agents is far more then any other experience. ActiveRain is by far the wave of the future in networking and agent referral. I must say in short time I have been with ActiveRain it surely has taken things in my business to an entire new level! I would like to give all the ACTIVERAIN STAFF, A THANK YOU! GREAT JOB!" 

Christy Cunningham (WR STarkey Mortgage): Loan Officer in Highlands Ranch, CO Christy Cunningham (WR STarkey Mortgage) 
"I loveACTIVE RAIN! Hoping active rain can help me cultivate lasting business relationships and help me learn from others as well as offer others new insight." 

Bergen County Real Estate Lisa Hammerstein, CRS, e-Pro (Coldwell Banker): Real Estate Agent in River Vale, NJ Lisa Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker) 
"We Love this Place! Active Rain has been like a shining light in the real estate world across the country. We joined at the end of 2006' and have made hundreds of friends and networked with many. This site Rocks! We've even exchanged referrals with some of the AR members. In addition to the great networking opportunities, blogging has helped us move up in the search engines allowing customers to find us. Active Rain has become an integral part of our business plan." 

Elaine Stewart,  Palm Springs Real Estate (Remax Real Estate Consultants - Remax Hall of Fame DRE#01698): Real Estate Agent in Palm Springs, CA Elaine Stewart (Remax) 
"I have connected with many Home Buyers on Active Rain and was successful at helping more than one of these buyers in finding their dream home. I have now been able to help 4 clients find their dream homes here in the Palm Springs and surrounding areas. I have just sold another home to a Active Rain client, making it 5 sales all together. This has been a fantastic lead source for our business. I have also received several great referrals from Active Rain Members." 

Let it Rain my friends....Let it Rain!

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Rob Lang
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

Congratulations to all... thanks for posting, this an encouraging word in the middle of the week.

Jun 10, 2010 01:51 PM
Chris Olsen
Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH
Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

Hi Kerrie -- Thanks again for sharing the success stories, it's reaffirming and helps validate one's work.

Jun 10, 2010 02:03 PM
Kathy Kenney
Keller Williams, Princeton, NJ - Robbinsville, NJ
Realtor - Princeton & Central NJ Homes for Sale

Can't wait until I have a "success" story to share!

Jun 10, 2010 02:10 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Kerrie, nice meeting you at Raincamp today !!!! Everyone did a great job !!!

Jun 10, 2010 03:27 PM
Lorraine or Loretta Kratz
Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions. - San Marcos, CA
Certified Negotiation Consultants

Looking forward to reading more AR success stories.

Jun 10, 2010 06:30 PM
Lewis Poretz
Apex Home Loans - Annapolis, MD
Business Development Manager

Great meeting you at raincamp today... awesome day!

Jun 10, 2010 07:43 PM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Kerrie:

It is always good to read these success stories. Active Rain does help my business in so many ways.

I appreciate your emotion about what you do.  It's nice to see.

 

Jun 11, 2010 12:33 AM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

I can never get enough of these Active Rain success stories.  Let it rain!

Jun 11, 2010 12:45 AM
Erik Elsea
Erik Elsea-Jones & Co. Realty - Fort Myers, FL

Thank you for sharing. I can never hear enough positive news about this industry. Keep up the good work!

Jun 11, 2010 02:19 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Kerrie, I believe each and every one of them! When I first joined AR I knew nothing of Social Media. Today I can't imagine my business without it! Great stories!

Deb

Jun 11, 2010 02:33 AM
Damon Gettier
Damon Gettier & Associates, REALTORS- Roanoke Va Short Sale Expert - Roanoke, VA
Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE

Kerrie, AR is such a tremendous tool to use in real estate every day.  It amazes me how many agents just don't get it. 

I was at RainCamp yesterday with you guys.  When we first sat down I heard two ladies behind me talking.  One lady said to the other, "I just don't get it, these people who do Active Rain act like it is everything".  While I will be the first to admit it is not "everything", it is a SIGNIFICANT part of my business now.

Jun 11, 2010 03:05 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I always look forward to these posts. Thank- you Kerrie!

Jun 11, 2010 03:08 AM
Jack Rowell
Jack Rowell Real Estate - San Diego, CA

Hi Kerry. Thanks for the encouraging words. I just started blogging this year & I need help.

Thanks again.

Jack

Jun 11, 2010 06:30 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Hi Kerrie, yours was the first smile I saw as I got to RainCamp DC. I raised the question with another 'Rainer' yesterday, so may as well ask you also:

Do we get special multi Icons for attending more than 1 camp?

Jun 11, 2010 07:51 AM
Curt Hess
ExecuHome Realty - Annapolis, MD
Luxury Home Consultant, Team Leader & CEO

Thanks Kerrie -- really enjoyed meeting your smiling face at Camp.

Jun 12, 2010 04:14 AM
Stephen P. Panczak, Ph.D.
Keller Williams Coastal Partners - Palm Beach, FL
Real Estate Agent & Business Coach, (561) 254-8098

Kerrie - great post and its always good to hear Active Rain success stories.

Jun 12, 2010 11:16 PM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Steve - It was a pleasure meeting you as well....you are a funny guy!

Michael - You too!  I hope you're implementing all you have learned :)

Lewis - Awesome day is right! Glad we got to meet face to face.

Damon - I breathe ActiveRain :)

Ed - I will throw your suggestion in at the next meeting.

 

Jun 13, 2010 07:02 AM
Jenn Neumann Deer
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach Real Estate

Great post - I am looking forward to meeting more great members on ActiveRain and all my experiences on here so far have been very positive.  Thanks for sharing as I always love to find new members to follow!

Jun 14, 2010 03:27 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Kerrie, you have the right thought however let me clarify something...YOU ROCK !!!

I cannot thank you enough for believing in me, like I said, you will not regret it....

Jun 16, 2010 09:03 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Kerrie!  I LOVE these stories and REALLY do need to share mine with AR members!  I had two large closings recently as a result of AR (which I did share with you guys but, didn't write a post about it) and couldn't be happier that I found ActiveRain.  It's not only those buyers/sellers who come as a direct result of a post which we write but, all of the knowledge procured here from the wealth of information available to us about SEO, blogging, social networking and marketing that proves an AMAZING ROI for us! 

Jun 17, 2010 05:31 AM