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Donna Harris Hits the Million Mark. She Did It "Her Way..."

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Real Estate Agent with New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County

Today my Texas friend Donna Harris hit an Active Rain Milestone.  She became a member of the Active Rain "Million Point Club."

Donna has been a member of Active Rain since 2006, and wrote much of her blog as a Dallas area Realtor... (Richardson, TX actually).  Then... in April 2009... Donna made the move to the Austin, Texas area.  You can read Donna's blog post about her "points" achievement in her post here.  Donna tells a great story about it IN her post.  Her post, like all of what she writes, is very well done, and tells a lot about her.

Major Congratulations to Donna on her hitting the Million Point Mark.  I am very proud of her.  And yes... her accomplishment means all that much more in view of the fact that she did it with hundreds fewer posts that many of the others currently over the Million mark.

BUT... one of the many reasons she also has done so well, money and transaction-wise... in my opinion, is because she has NOT only written about real estate nuts and bolts stuff, but she shared "the personal" with us.  We have gotten to know her, her family, and many other fun things about her that make her who she is. 

Yes... we have learned this... but, so have her "public" readers.  Through those personal posts... many of them about her children... we have come to "like" her.  So if anyone tells you that "personal stuff" doesn't belong on Active Rain... tell them about Donna Harris.

It's one thing to "like" someone on Facebook... but growing to know, like and trust someone through their sharing of themselves on their blog... is something else.  I am thankful for her "mixing it up."

Donna... once again... Congratulations !

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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Karen Anne!  Great news for Donna and so nice of you to bring it to our attention!  I know how much work went into it, as do you but, the fabulous part is that it's driven business to her as well as created online friendships.  

You are just so sweet to write this--Donna is lucky to have such a wonderful supporter in you!  Hope you're having a mahvelous week...

Oct 04, 2011 05:16 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Red Hook, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Karen Anne, you are so right, Donna is a real asset to the community and congrats on all level.

Oct 05, 2011 01:48 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Karen,

Very nice tribute to your AR friend. Congrats to Donna for hitting the 1 million points level. (unbelievable). Karen congrats to you for being a really good friend as that is o special to see.

Thank you for commenting on my blog as comments are always apprecaited.

Oct 05, 2011 11:23 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Karen Anne- What a nice thing to do.  Donna is warm and fuzzy....and she does share a lot which I like. 

Thanks for the great post about her....you did her proud!

Oct 06, 2011 11:01 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Karen...Thanks for the heads up on Donna..I go over and say Hi too.

Oct 10, 2011 05:22 AM
Sonsie Conroy
I serve buyers and sellers everywhere in San Luis Obispo County - San Luis Obispo, CA
Energetic, Enthusiastic, Knowledgeable Realtor

I mised this news (had been offline for a few days). Congratulations to Donna...amazing job! And thank you for spreading the good news!

Oct 11, 2011 09:57 AM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

I have been TERRIBLY remiss in visiting your blog lately- please forgive me. I follow Donna's blog and enjoy her updates on Landon and Alyssa- she actually inspired me to introduce my son to my blog too. The personal definitely works.

I do hope that you are well and of course "we are good". When are you Maryland bound?

Oct 11, 2011 02:49 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I recall a few years ago an associate of mine was relating what it was like to sit in a blogging class given at our Board by an agent in Sacramento. She thought the agent was apparently referring to me specifically when she said: Don't write about cats, your vacation in Hawaii or your kitchen remodel because nobody wants to read about personal stuff. I just started laughing. I am still laughing.

Oct 12, 2011 02:39 AM
Christine Hooks
Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ
Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Hi, Karen Anne.  I haven't been doing such a good job lately of writing about my personal stuff.  Thanks for the reminder of how well-received it can be. 

Oct 12, 2011 06:55 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

What a nice tribute, Karen Anne!  Goes to show... consistency and quality brings success.

Oct 13, 2011 03:34 AM
Heather Tawes Nelson
Live Better in Arizona - Scottsdale, AZ
Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ

Great post! I feel like I have gotten to "know" Donna and quite a few other folks via Active Rain over the years. Congratulations Donna! And Karen Anne, thanks for sharing this.

 

Oct 13, 2011 06:18 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Donna is very special with this threshold mark I so agree Karen Anne. YOU are special, very special here too!!

Oct 15, 2011 04:02 AM
Pam Hills
Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL
ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Karen Anne - I did suggest & comment on her feature...I am sorry I am making it back here slower than I had hoped with things...but wanted to stop by & say hi & that I did see, commented & "suggested" her blog.  Thanks for always supporting & helping us & as a "newbie" it is great to know what counts :)!!  Big Hugs!

Oct 15, 2011 06:42 AM
Kerry Lucasse
eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA
Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
Thanks so much for sharing this, Karen Anne! And many congrats to donna - she's always been such a great supporter of my blog and many others! ... Are there any other "million pointers" on active rain??
Oct 15, 2011 11:46 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Hi Karen Anne ~ how very kind of you to write this lovely tribute post in Donna's honor!  She has a true friend in you, that's for sure .... and why not?  You are one of the standouts here on A/R because of your positive and helpful spirit.  I hope you're enjoying a wonderful weekend :-)

Oct 15, 2011 02:57 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Congratulations to Donna for joining the club! 

Oct 16, 2011 05:22 AM
Don MacLean
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Karen Anne, you hit the nail on the head. We all can post about community and Real estate, but when you let people in to see who you are then you not only have made friends but clients for life

Enoy the day

Oct 16, 2011 06:24 AM
Mark Delgado
houses for rent, Solano County & Glen Cove - Benicia, CA
Benicia and Vallejo, Property Management, rental h
I am striving to reach what you describe of Donna and her blogging. I am at the far end of the spectrum, having just started, but folks like you and Donna give me a role model to strive to imitate.
Oct 16, 2011 02:10 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

What an accomplishment! So great of you to mention it. I love hearing about all the members. Then when we talk on the phone, it's amazing how long we can talk and how much we already know about them.

Oct 17, 2011 03:51 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I totally agree with you.... I read her orginal post and thought to my self I always wind up doing everything the hard way...oh well

Oct 17, 2011 08:57 AM