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Reaching Out to our New Members!!!

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Although many of the advanced bloggers may still consider me a Newbie, since I have only been in the Rain just a little over a year now. But, I began reaching out to New Members early last year. Whenever I would learn something new, I was eager to pass it on. My good Friend, Kristine Ginsberg reminds us in her recent Featured post that we all need to remember how we started, how others were helpful to us, and how we should be encouraging and reaching out to New Members.

I know that I still love to comment on those orphan posts, and offer tips and advice to Newbies. Thanks, Kristine for your encouragement and support for all those Newbies out there. Newbies, remember to join Groups, and check out Introducing Newbies in Active Rain, as a place to find tips and support to help you with your journey in the Rain.

 

Original content by Kristine Ginsberg

If You See A Newbie Floundering Help Them Out!

We were all there at some point, writing our first blogs, trying to attach photos, find the right groups to join and people to connect with. I recently came across a new blogger and noticed they hadn’t posted to any groups and didn’t have any comments. I knew they were new to AR.

First I commented on several of their blogs and subscribed in a show of support because I remember when no one commented on my blog and I felt like a fish out of water! (I did the opposite in the beginning and only posted to groups, but not on my own blog, LOL – not the brightest bulb!

For anyone who has some time at Active Rain, Ambassador or not, we can all help out a newbie and we should! I will always remember the people who first supported me when no one else commented on my posts (in no particular order):Maureen Bray, Roger Mucci  Laura Baker, Sally Weatherley and Kathy Nielson, all of whom I am still great friends with today!

Had I not gotten that little bit of kindness and support, I think I would have thrown in the towel. In fact, I left for a month and the wonderful and kind hearted Laura Baker emailed me, asking if I was okay and that she missed me! Missed me – I didn’t know anyone knew I existed???!!!!

It’s easy to forget what it was like during our first few months at Active Rain. It’s painful at best, everything is new and there is a learning curve.

 In the begining there's so much to learn, we're so afraid of what to write, praying to get just one comment!

If each of us reached out to one Newbie we'd encourage hundreds of  members who are on  still on the fence about continuing to blog and show them the community we are - a special group of people who really support and care about each other!  

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 The Basics: Easy Tips to Stage Your Posts

 

Biggest Newbie Mistakes, I’ve made them all and The Some But You Don’t Have to!

 

Building Your Active Rain Network

 

Write a Great Blog and Features will Follow: Tips and Advice

 

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Comments (20)

Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Kristine makes some great points here Jerry!  Reaching out to newbies is one of the nicest things folks can do around here.  It does get overwhelming with the amount of people to find a spot here...but that's the graat thing about AR, there is room for Everybody :)!

Mar 19, 2012 12:15 AM
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Jerry - what a great repost. I have recently returned to AR and I am pretty much a newbie...I need all the help I can get this time around. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Mar 19, 2012 12:17 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Jerry, a great reminder from Kristine on reaching out to new members. We should assist whenever we see a way to proactively help. Thanks for your re-blog. You are so kind as always...

Mar 19, 2012 12:19 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Brenda. I would agree that it's one of the nicest things that we can do in the Rain. There is plenty of room for everyone, and I love that Fact that so many are willing to help others.

Mar 19, 2012 01:21 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Sarah, Welcome Back!! I will be glad to assist all that I can. If you haven't taken all those AR University courses, that would be my first suggestion. Call me or send me an email if you have other questions.

Mar 19, 2012 01:23 AM
Kona Home Team (LUVA LLC) Lance Owens (RB-24133)
Kona Home Team (luva llc) - Kailua-Kona, HI
2024 Real Estate Expert - Hawaii Island

Aloha Jerry

Another great post, thank you for reminding us all - of what it was like in the beginning, and thank you for helping myself and others along the way. 

ActiveRain has been my best real estate tool - ever!  

Good luck and I look forward to always seeing you in the future .

Mar 19, 2012 01:26 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Gary. Yes, Kristine has encouraged all of us to do our part to Welcome and Help new members. I know this has been one of the things dear to my heart with my journey in Active Rain.

Mar 19, 2012 01:28 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes. Aloha Lance. You are very Welcome! I do appreciate your help with my Facebook page too. Active Rain has prove to be a great investment for many of us. Have a Great Week!!!

Mar 19, 2012 01:46 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Jerry....I think Newbie's or anyone having a difficult time just needs to ask and we'll be there...

How about that for a New Post by them..."I need Help up loading my photos" or "What Should I Blog about to Attract Buyers"...might even get featured..ha

Mar 19, 2012 01:47 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Jerry

Excellence choice for a re-post. Kristine's offers outstanding information.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 19, 2012 02:43 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Fred. They just have to ask, and I am sure many will step up to help them. Thanks for the suggestions for a Blog title. I might use one of these later tonight.

Mar 19, 2012 02:45 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Lou. Yes, This is some excellent advice for Kristine. I know many Rain Members will support her on this one.

 

Mar 19, 2012 02:46 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Jerry, You left newbie status a long time ago from our perspective :)

Mar 19, 2012 02:46 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Bliz. I was a quick learner. I got busy recently, and need to get back into my daily blogging routine again. Hope to get one out later today.

Have a Great Day!

Mar 19, 2012 02:50 AM
Karen Hawkins, MBA - Langley & Surrey, BC
Royal Pro Real Estate Network - Langley, BC

Jerry, another post helping your AR colleagues - new and not-so-newbie!  You're such a great ambassador for AR!

Mar 19, 2012 03:12 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Karen. I just love sharing and passing on things that I have learned, and Kristine has given all of us some great reasons to help New Members.

Mar 19, 2012 03:47 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Jerry,  I admit I can do a better job at reaching out to Newbies.  Once I add the task to my list it will get done.  Just added to my list!  Thanks for the reminder and the encouragement.

Mar 19, 2012 04:36 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Jerry: The vast majority of us were helped out when we started here...it makes sense to reach out and help others.

Mar 19, 2012 04:38 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

That would be Great of you, Kathleen. I know many new members can benefit for anything you had to offer. Have a Great Week!

Mar 19, 2012 05:10 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Anita. That's what I love about our AR community. So many are willing to help others. It great to help and share our experiences with others. Have a Great Day!

Mar 19, 2012 05:11 AM