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Dedication Post To One Of The True Pioneers Of the RE.net RIP

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This is a dedication post to say goodbye to one of the true pioneers of the re.net, Joseph Ferrara, or as many of you know him by, Sellsius

For those unfamiliar, a few very short months ago Joe was diagnosed with brain cancer. Unfortunately this week he has passed on.  He was a lawyer by trade and the creator of the sites Sellsius.com and TheClozing.com

Joe had a unique and influential voice in the re.net that was heard loud and clear, far and wide. He was one of the originals to blog and use social media to rely information.  He also entertained us, while still teaching, with articles such as 10 Marketing Tips You Can Learn From A Prostitute! He was very active in the blogosphere in defending people's rights to free speech.  He invented the real estate blog tour and was one of the first to go out and try to connect with other real estate bloggers across the US. He was always at the forefront, blogging about some new piece of technology real estate professionals should try.  And each year he recognized top women real estate bloggers

 

 

My prayers are with your family  today Joe.  Rest in peace my friend.

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Nick Bastian
Realty Executives - Tempe, AZ
Real Estate Agent - Tempe

We will miss ya' Joe! God bless, my friend...

Aug 04, 2010 02:27 AM
Anonymous
Anonymous
A true loss for sure.
Aug 04, 2010 02:27 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

RIP Joe, you will be missed and we appreciate your contributions to helping make blogging what it is today...  ~ Susan

Aug 04, 2010 02:31 AM
Jason Feinman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - River Vale, NJ
Bergen County Real Estate Expert, ABR, CNE, e-PRO

Very sad to lose anyone but especially someone who contributes positively and was a good family man.

Aug 04, 2010 02:57 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

I never had the honor of meeting Joe.  May he rest in peace.  Sending thoughts and prayers  to his family.

Aug 04, 2010 03:11 AM
Sara Bonert
Zillow - Atlanta, GA
Real Estate Internet Marketing

A better written tribute than mine:  http://www.notorious-rob.com/2010/08/04/farewell-joe/

Aug 04, 2010 04:17 AM
Loan Survivor Real Estate Financing Expert
Purchases, First Time Buyers, Pre-Approvals, Refinance - Birmingham, MI

Nice memorial post.  It's nice you took the time to do so.

Aug 06, 2010 07:48 AM