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Last Week's Favorite Newbie First Post

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Last Week's Favorite Newbie First Post

Last Week's Favorite Newbie First PostAR IS AS MUCH ABOUT MOVING FORWARD AS IT IS ABOUT REACHING BACK. So as you think back, try to remember how you wished that someone had reached out to you or at least spotted your post and made a comment on that post (and kept coming back to see what you were up to). Well I think these AR Newbies probably feel the same way. They were all great post, but unfortunately I couldn't spotlight them all.

In the interest of time, you may not be able to stop by them all, but if you could just click by as few or as many as your time will allow.

The Week of March 10, 2013

Learning to blog?   Me Too!  Here's what's been helpful so far.... by Tom Jansonn 
Who better to encourage another Newbie than a Newbie.  Tom has figured out what works for him and in true Active Rain form, he is sharing it with others.  I suggested it on Sunday the 10th, so by the time I post this, hopefully he will have made front page news.

Hosting a Home Buyer Seminar....Question?  by Cassandra Stewart
Casssandra is calling out for your advice.  She and I have talked this weekend and she wants the AR family to weigh in and help her generate some ideas on holding a first time homebuyer seminar.  Please share your experience, tips and best practices with her.

The Realtor who wears Combat Boots by Justin Wisen
Talk about a tagline.  I love it.  Yeah I guessed that he was a military man before I even read the post, but my guess is that was his intent.  I know that there are a few Rainers that I am aware of there work the military market and now Justin is joining the ranks.  Serving his fellow military men and women is in essence a continuance of his serving our country.

Employment on Active Rain Blog by Stepanie Calhoun
Stephanie's post is only one paragraph with a few sentences, but I think she may be on to something here.

Where do we come from? by Susan Kirk
I really like this post because right out of the gate, Susan lets us know who she is, what she does and how she to there.  I think we're going to like Susan from the start because she just opens herself up that way.

Are proof of funds to much to ask for? by Maggie Bier-BodgeMaggie did a good job of writing this post about a subject that is all too familiar to us all.  We harp and bark to often about the strength of the buyer that show that they have the funds to buy upon making the offer.  Frankly my motto is that buyers shouldn't view homes without having secured funds or at least have arrange to provide proof of funds.  Good job Maggie.

Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Charita, these new members are off to a great start blogging in ActiveRain. Thanks for posting these.

Mar 16, 2013 11:19 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Charita - It is great that you are discovering some great posts written by ActiveRain newbies.

Mar 17, 2013 12:16 AM
Amber Boyd
Novus Real Estate - Wylie, TX

This is a great post. Love seeing all the newbies posts. Keep up the good work. Happy St. Patricks day. Hope your wearing green. :)

 

Amber Boyd

Mar 17, 2013 12:36 AM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
Charita, this is a great service you are providing us...the new talent coming in to ActiveRain,,.great work!
Mar 17, 2013 01:06 AM
Linda K. Mayer
License # 01767321 - La Verne, CA
Realtor, SRES, SoCAL, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST

This is awesome, Miss Charita!  I hope you do this every week just like Pat Kennedy's blog with the past week's posts.

Mar 17, 2013 02:00 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Charita, I do remember being a Newbie and feeling like I was blogging to myself.  I love that you are spot lighting Newbie posts.  I will be calling you later this week to pick your brain ... OK?

Mar 17, 2013 02:01 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Charita- great weekly series and now I can kick back and meet these new members!  Thanks.

Mar 17, 2013 02:12 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Thanks Richie and hope you give a few of them a shout out.
Mar 17, 2013 03:04 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Without question Michael.
Mar 17, 2013 03:05 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Thanks Marc. Be sure to check out the ones that are asking for your help.
Mar 17, 2013 03:06 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Happy St. Patty's Day to you too Amber. I am wearing my pajamas and my bed today (not feeling well). If I ever get up and out today, I will be sure to wear green.
Mar 17, 2013 03:09 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Thanks Fernando and I really appreciate your contribution to their AR education.
Mar 17, 2013 03:11 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Yep Linda, it's a weekly so please look out for it and help to make the Newbies feel welcome.
Mar 17, 2013 03:13 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
"Blogging to myself" that is so funny Kathleen but a true sentiment that many have felt.
Mar 17, 2013 03:15 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Thanks Kathy. You know they will appreciate i and do will I.
Mar 17, 2013 03:16 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Great selection this week Charita.  I'm so glad you're doing this for us, and the new members. It's just such a nice way to get introduced.  And thank you!

Mar 17, 2013 06:51 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Charita, excellent way to promote the newbies, as always. And yes, some posts are worthy of being featured too!

Mar 17, 2013 03:12 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Carla and Praful.  I appreciate it.

Mar 18, 2013 01:06 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Charita, great list once again! I'm doing mine now!

Mar 22, 2013 05:15 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Connie.

Mar 22, 2013 05:26 AM