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Nashville, TN Newbie - Jumping in

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Real Estate Agent with Reliant Realty ERA Powered

Hello Active Rain Community!  I am new to AR and new to blogging in general so I'm especially grateful to the Newbie's Group for giving me a place to get started.  I have been reading, studying and absorbing a lot of posts from the "old-timers" for the past couple of weeks just to get a feel for what goes on here (mainly so that I don't make a complete fool of myself)!  

I am not a "newbie" to real estate, but I have found that this job involves some sort of learning experience every day and every closing has it's own unique set of challenges (which is precisely why I love my job so much).  So far, everytime I've looked for advice (or just a better perspective) for various situations, I've been able to find exactly what I've needed here.  I am very impressed to say the least!  I respect and appreciate the professionals who have given of their time, talent and experience to help others and admire their generosity. I am looking forward to returning the courtesy on my own blog ... just as soon as I can get past the hurdle of deciding on a subject! 

In the meantime, if there's anything I can do to help with any information you need in or around the Nashville, TN area, just say the word!  I'd love to hear from you.

Russ Higgins
Credit Justice Services - Memphis, TN
Credit Justice Services
Welcom, Denise!  It's always good to see fellow Tennesseeans on here :)
Nov 28, 2007 12:06 AM
Mike Mitchell
Kee Realty - Saint Clair Shores, MI
REALTOR (R)
Hi Denise and Welcome to Active Rain!! Good luck and happy blogging! :)
Nov 28, 2007 09:28 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
Hi Denise, welcome aboard.  Don't be so shy, just do it.  You will be forgiven if you aren't perfect.
Nov 28, 2007 12:50 PM
Denise Delozier, Realtor, CNE
Reliant Realty ERA Powered - Nashville, TN
Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin & Middle Tennessee

Russ - Thank you for the warm welcome. I checked out your profile and have a few people in mind who could probably benefit greatly from your services.  I will give them your number. 

Mike - Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Georgina - Thank you, too.  That's good to know about being forgiven.  :)

Nov 29, 2007 07:04 AM
Peggy K.
Grand Property Virtual Tours - Buffalo Grove, IL
Illinois Virtual Tour Provider and Real Estate Photographer
Welcome Denise, hope you get as much knowledge and enjoyment from this as me.
Nov 29, 2007 07:25 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy Denise

Welcome to the Newbies group and the very fun bloging and networking world of Active Rain.

Your going to meet lots of very fine and helpful folks here.

Be sure to read the group gidlines of the group and any group you join.

Here a good link to go to for some very good info. To help you get started.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/65489/ActiveRain-Community-Resources-Updated

Have a good one

 

Nov 29, 2007 08:22 AM
Denise Delozier, Realtor, CNE
Reliant Realty ERA Powered - Nashville, TN
Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin & Middle Tennessee

Peggy - Thanks!  I am sure I will.  I definitely have 'the fever.'  It's getting harder and harder for me to go to sleep at night now without one last login on AR. 

Dale - Hello and thank you for the info and encouragement.  Thanks for making me feel so at home here too.

Nov 29, 2007 02:06 PM
Barbara Hershey
Bath, ME
Realtor, Maine Real Estate
Welcome Denise!  Like you, I'm not new to Real Estate, but I'm a babe in the woods when it comes to blogging, SEO, and all those other computer words!  But I've learned so much from Active Rain and I know you will too.  I have decided to jump in by focusing on Localism....hopefully that will lead me to posting elsewhere too!  Good luck...I look forward to reading your blogs!
Dec 01, 2007 12:59 PM
Denise Delozier, Realtor, CNE
Reliant Realty ERA Powered - Nashville, TN
Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin & Middle Tennessee

Barbara, Thanks for the welcome! I think I'm starting to get the hang of this. I've been wondering how effective the Localim posts have been for other people.  Thanks for the reinforcement on that. 

Dec 02, 2007 04:18 PM
Angie Vandenbergh
Crye-Leike, Realtors - Memphis, TN
A Crye-Leike Blogger

Hi! Welcome to the site. I recommend that you read, read, read and then comment, comment, comment. There are so many different blogs to read. There are tons of topics out there from real estate, marketing, technology, seo, staging, mortgage, etc. It goes on and on. Find topics you like (in the groups) follow those for a little while, start to find certain writers you like. Comment on their posts. You'll start to get to know people and before you know it... you'll have figured out the benefits of the site. Also reciprocate your comments. Consider posting blogs with content for consumers. Those are included on localism.com. So you could write about your area or about things you know in real estate or related etc. Also check out Resources for the Active Rain Newbie.

Good luck!

Dec 05, 2007 09:02 AM
Denise Delozier, Realtor, CNE
Reliant Realty ERA Powered - Nashville, TN
Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin & Middle Tennessee

Angie - Thank you for your encouragement.  I have been taking your advice and reading, reading, reading! So much so, that I missed replying to a few comments (yours included).  Sorry it's taken me so long to reply, but I really do appreciate your help.  Best wishes to you too.

Dec 13, 2007 11:18 AM
Neal Barnes
Starstate Realty - Killeen, TX
Broker, REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS.

Hi Denise  --  Welcome to ActiveRain (AR).  I am looking forward to networking with you, and reading your future post.  Have a great day!!!

Jul 24, 2008 06:41 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous

Hi Neal.  Thanks for the nice comment.  Your post made me realize it's literally been months since I posted anything here and I know I'm missing out on a lot of great benefits by not particpating in this community.  I really need to get on top of that and just make it part of my routine.  Thanks for the reminder! 

Jul 30, 2008 05:24 AM
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Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes

It's been a while since you first joined the active|rain community. I look forward to networking with you in the near future. Best of luck and see you around.

Jul 30, 2008 03:42 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes for great success with your ActiveRain blogging.

Jan 24, 2015 06:37 AM