For ACTIVE Rainers, A Fever Runs Through It

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103

Sometimes over the years that I've been playing in the rain, I've been in the thick of it, other times I've watched from the sidelines, ever entranced by the undulating currents that move this incredible mass of people.  The one thing that amazes me is the recurrent fever that passes like an epidemic through the crowd.  It affects neophyte and skilled rainer alike.  The symptoms are a flush of excitement at the rampant possibilities offered and realized here, a need to shout it from the rooftops, an absolute belief in and experience of the power of the rain and an amazement as it begins raining dollars in their world.

This fever, though contagious, sometimes touches the rest of us, we even feel a little tickle in our throats and a sniffle or two, but we can't quite get a full blown case.  Maybe it's our immune systems, maybe it's our inability to conceive of such a wonderful disease changing our world.  Personally, I want to come down with a major infection, so please feel free to breathe on me.  You all impress me so.

 

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About the author:

Geri Sonkin is a Licensed Broker Associate/Stager/Decorator serving Long Island sellers and buyers for over 24 years.  Areas of expertise include Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens and Brooklyn.  Specializing in resales, new construction, co-ops/condos, waterfront homes, estates, short sales, rentals and staging your home to sell for the most money the market will bear.  For more information: www.LongIslandsBestHomes.com  For new construction: http://2274Woodbine.GreatCustomHome.com   516-425-6098  

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Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Geri, How creative you are!  I ctually started in the rain to help the SEO on my personal website.  It has done that but I have experienced so much more.  I think one of the big keys is consistency!

Jun 18, 2010 04:27 PM #1
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Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Marchel,

Thank you.  I actually came here when the place was little more than a rain drop.  I was obsessed with AR, starting and ending my day here.  Then there were some changes,some not pleasant and I started drifting away.  Though I've found my way back and I visit every day, it reminds me of a city that experienced huge growth while I was away.  I can't quite navigate the roads and often feel lost, but I am happy to be here.

Jun 18, 2010 04:45 PM #2
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John Pusa
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest - Glendale, CA
Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service

Geri - Welcome back to AR community. I look forward reading your blogs.

Jun 18, 2010 05:14 PM #3
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Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Geri:  Talk about being amazing.  Your writing style is one of the best I have seen on Active Rain.  I think I write pretty well... but seeing your writing makes me feel like I am still in the second grade.  As I said... you are amazing.

I am guessing that if you ever "caught the full fever" again... you would blow everyone away as you do me.  You go get 'em !

I just looked over to the right of this comment, and saw that you wrote your first post in July of 2006.  Wow.  You WERE here when the roots to this place were planted.  I joined in August of 2007... so, yikes... it's been four years for you.  You have been here quite a while, and I'm sure you have many stories to tell.

By the way... you mentioned you often "feel lost."  If there is any way I can help, let me know.  As a former teacher, I have written many Active Rain tutorials on how things work... as if that could possibly be of any help to you.  But still... let me know if I can help.  Take care...

Jun 18, 2010 07:44 PM #4
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Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Karen, thank you so much for your kind words.  You're the kind of person anyone would feel blessed to have as a cheerleader.  I know I do.  I'd like to give you a call and chat.  Perhaps if you're around on Monday.

Jun 19, 2010 01:32 AM #5
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