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Success in the February Rain!

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

It's 59 degrees in sunny Seattle right now and we are loving this sunshine.  Speaking of sunshine, check out the bright rays of success highlighted this week.  They're shining bright and it's great to see as we begin the 2nd month of 2012.  You may recognize some of the faces and some may be new.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, Go Giants!  Oh and a little fun fact for all of you:  The Monday after Super Bowl is the highest day of the year that employees call in sick. 

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

Dawn Stultz (Blue Horizon Realty): Real Estate Agent in Kitty Hawk, NC Dawn Stultz (Blue Horizon Realty)
"Thanks to ActiveRain for an ocean front listing that I have right now. The agent was from New Jersey and found me on ActiveRain. I have this beautiful home listed at an amazing price of $599,000! We are getting showings on this property!"

 

 

Gene Donohue  Search Greenville SC Homes For Sale | The Buyer's Advantage Team (Greenville Greer Taylors Mauldin Simpsonville Powdersville): Real Estate Agent in Greenville, SC Gene Donohue (Buyer's Broker)
"I came to AR in 2011 even before I got into the industry. I studied, researched, lurked around and even occasionally commented. When I decided to move forward in my new career I did so with a body of knowledge that most newbies don't even have because of AR. In 23 days I had my first signed contract! Thank you AR!" 

 

Kim & Kristine Halverson / Luxury Estates, Santa Monica, CA (Prudential California Realty, Santa Monica :)  ): Real Estate Agent in Santa Monica, CA Kim & Kristine Halverson (Prudential)
"Every year we discover more about ActiveRain and how to use this platform to learn new ways to grow our business. One feature we love is the Referral Network. We've found great referrals for our clients moving out of the area. And met a great referral partner who regularly sends us clients. Thank you ActiveRain!"

 

Greg Nino Houston Texas (RE/MAX West Houston Professionals): Real Estate Agent in Houston, TX Greg Nino (RE/MAX)
"ActiveRain has yielded me more than 14 referrals & many interviews including: Texas Realtor Magazine, The Washington Post, AOL Housing Watch & ABC News. I've established relationships with people all over the country. I also found my current loan officer right here in the Rain. I love the people, relationships and knowledge I've gained by being a member!"

 

 

S.B&A Realty Group, Inc.: Real Estate Brokerage in Fall River, MA Muhammad Mushtaq (B&A Realty Group)
"ActiveRain is a source of real life experiences. Every day when I read a blog, I learn something new. It gives you so much from the real life that you can't learn from reading books. I wished I had started this earlier."

 

 

Ava Anderson"Selling in homes in Lilburn ,Grayson, Snellville & Gwinnett County" (Coldwell Banker RMR): Real Estate Agent in Snellville, GA Ava Anderson (Coldwell Banker)
"Client saw my profile on ActiveRain called me and I got her pre-approved. Then we looked for the house and had it under contract within 3 weeks and 3 weeks later she closed just in time for New Years 2012."

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Comments (25)

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Congratulations to all of the February Success in the Rain members.  There is no place like Active Rain!  Let it rain - let in shine - let it thunder!

Feb 03, 2012 02:45 PM
Bill & Cyndi Daves
Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond! - Hiawassee, GA
TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!

Kerrie - Congrats to all these who've experienced success in the rain.  I truly believe we are incapable of measuring the real successes we all experience from our activities and relationships here.  I do know that I can directly relate more calls and inquiries when I'm blogging regularly as opposed to when I'm not!

Cyndi

Feb 03, 2012 03:08 PM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Kerrie,

love to read the success stories you have collected, it is so easy to forget that we are here to share not just our activities but also our results.... In AR, results keep pouring in.

Feb 03, 2012 03:18 PM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Karie....no question the Pacific Northwest is the Best place to be in the Winter this year..

mmmm.. so Monday to Sick Day off...ha They should call it Super Bowl Hangover.

Great Success Stories again this week!

Feb 03, 2012 03:40 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

What a great way to show the newcomers what can happen as a result of being involved here.


Thanks Kerrie.

Feb 03, 2012 08:30 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Kerrie.  Great stories but you are going down girl.  Patriots 31 Giants 28.

Feb 04, 2012 12:12 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Good morning Kerrie - What a wonderful way to start Saturday morning by reading some wonderful success stories in the Rain!!! :)

Feb 04, 2012 01:21 AM
Karen Steed
Tallapoosa, Bremen, Waco, Buchanan, Temple, Carrollton - Tallapoosa, GA
Associate Broker Haralson Realty

Hi Kerrie - Super Bowl is also the cause of cancelled home showings.  Got a call late yesterday - "I forgot it was Super Bowl Weekend.  Maybe we can go out next weekend."

Feb 04, 2012 01:33 AM
Sylvie Stuart
Realty One Group Mountain Desert 928-600-2765 - Flagstaff, AZ
Home Buying, Home Selling and Investment - Flagsta

Great testimonies! There is certainly a lot of success in the Rain! I love seeing these and reading everyone's stories! Thanks!

Feb 04, 2012 01:45 AM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Thanks Kerrie. BTW are there going to be any AR activities from April 17-23 in Sealttle that I could take advantage of while I'm visiting your lovely city?

Feb 04, 2012 02:33 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Wow ... look at all the new faces (sans Nino). I'll have to go see what they are doing.

Feb 04, 2012 04:41 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

John - No specific AR activities but you'll definitely need to come by the office for a visit!

Feb 04, 2012 06:00 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Your success jolts of reality blogs always put a smile on my face and a jolt of positive energy in my heart Kerrie.

Feb 04, 2012 07:25 AM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
Go New York Giants! Have a great game Sunday, I know we will be cheering away.
Feb 04, 2012 09:17 AM
Mitch Muller - Charlotte NC Real Estate
ProStead Realty Charlotte, NC CRS SRES mitch@prostead.com - Charlotte, NC
Certified Residential Specialist

I've already called in sick! :-) Also have a few "no showings" for tomorrow. Oh well, what can I say, Giants to repeat!!

Feb 04, 2012 10:52 AM
Michael S. Bolton
Michael S. Bolton,Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
MN Appraiser

Great way of highlighting members successes. I love Nino's story.

Have a great weekend.

Feb 04, 2012 10:57 AM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Congrats to all successful Active Rain Bloggers! Will look for many more stories in 2012!

Feb 04, 2012 02:01 PM
MaryBeth Mills Muldowney
TradeWinds Realty Group LLC - Braintree, MA
Massachusetts Broker Owner

Great inspiration, but must say being from Massachusetts  GO PATS!!!

Feb 05, 2012 11:55 AM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Kerrie, thanks for sharing these success stories.  And for reminding me that I need to do mine!

Feb 05, 2012 10:14 PM
Marnie Matarese
DWELL REAL ESTATE - Sarasota, FL
Showing you the best of Sarasota!

Thanks for the tip and I just had a referral last week so posted my active rain success story!

Feb 12, 2012 06:32 AM