Last Week's Favorite Newbie First Post - Week of March 17-23

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

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 17-23, 2013

Fraud at the Closing Table....Don't Let This Happen to YOU  By Paul Bernstein
Each of us needs to always be on high fraud alert and this seems to be the new version of kiting checks. There is a rule of thumb that just can't be overlooked and that is trust your instincts. 

On Being Brave and Taking Chances by Kelly Bogan
Kelly is new to real estate and Active Rain.  Already she admits to sabotaging her success, but one thing that struck me was her declaration that "This blogging is also one of those activities that falls in the 80% of things an agent shouldn't be wasting time on."  If Kelly is lucky, she will soon realize what a goldmine she has stumbled upon here at AR.

What's New in Real Estate by Janice Greene
I really like that Janice stepped out on her first post and incorporated video.  It's a professional video featuring KW's Jay Papasoan, but it was still a brave step by a Newbie to use video and serves to remind us that we should pay attention to the quality of our own videos.  Now that I think about, Janice is probably just new to the AR blogging platform. So we just want to welcome her and hopefully she can share some tips about her own blogging style.

Must Do For First Time Buyers by Robert Sopheia
One thing a love about new members is that write for the public.  Not that communing with fellow Rainers is bad, but even we stress that our post should be focused on buyers and sellers.  I hope Robert is around long enough to become a Rainmaker and stay around so that the public can view his consumer-centric post.

The Driving Force Behind Real Estate Deals And What Sells a Community by Cindy LaLonde
What do you bring to the real estate table? That's the question that Cindy ask. It's hard not to pause and think about this for a minute.  We know that many have years of experience and that is what keeps you in business, but besides the years, what is that unique thing about you that keeps you coming back and keeps you in business.

 

Comments (20)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Nice job acknowledging the newbies. I had a lot of encouragement when I first get started.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Mar 23, 2013 10:14 PM
Sajy Mathew
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lancaster, PA
Making your real estate dreams become a reality!

Got a chance to look at a few of these myself.  Nice of you to show the newbies you are aware of them and their contributions on AR!

Mar 24, 2013 12:32 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Joe.  Be sure and stop by and comment.

Thanks Sajy for visiting their post.  I appreciate it and I am sure that they do too.

Mar 24, 2013 01:30 AM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

Good Morning, Charita:

When you're the new kid on the block, support and encouragement never hurts!  Great of you to highlight these ActiveRain Newbies ... I will be heading over to leave a comment or two.

Thanks and Happy Sunday :)

Mar 24, 2013 01:37 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

COOL!  I think that it's a lot different from when I first started. We ALL were out here every day but could actually find each other. I was addicted and could think of nothing else but work and blog. Now that grandbaby is here I have less time but I do remember...how everyone welcomed me.  click click  idea...

Mar 24, 2013 02:56 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

BTW....will click on the newbie posts but just by their titles and your brief descriptions... they sure are way better than what I started out with  lol

Mar 24, 2013 03:06 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It was really nice of you to give a shout out to the newer members. Some of them are doing so well, and have so much information to share with all of us.

Mar 24, 2013 04:34 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Charita, thanks for high-lighting the efforts of these new bloggers. It's a great way to encourage their blogging efforts.

Mar 24, 2013 06:29 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Thanks for your weekly review.  Kelly Bogan's post has inspired me and thanks for reviewing her, otherwise I would have missed it!!

Mar 24, 2013 07:15 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Charita, I got lucky on my first ever blog post. Melissa McKinney saw it and wrote a blog to all her peeps, telling them to go over and welcome me into AR. Love her for that!

Mar 24, 2013 08:38 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Carie. Hope you've had a wonderful Sunday.

Celeste I jumped right in with both hands on keyboard. But during the period where I lurked for a while, there was some trepidation about there anyone would read what I had written.

Okay Celeste. I know the Newbie's will welcome that, but I think many of them may not have their notifications set.

Debbie over the past several weeks, I've noticed that a few of them are still going strong.  Hopefully they are in it for the long haul.

I hope so Tammie.  Everybody needs some encouragement (even us Oldbies).

Carla we are in the risk taking business so we have to be bold.

Eric I remember some of the first people that commented on my post.  Many of them are gone, but there are some that are still around and we still comment on each other's post.

Mar 24, 2013 09:34 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Charita:  Amazing the breadth of the topics written about within the examples of Newbie posts this week.  Just shows how diversified and educated someone within our industry must be to find success ...

Gene

Mar 24, 2013 11:21 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Our Newbies really have the hang of this blogging thing. Thanks for some new introductions.

Mar 24, 2013 12:09 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Charita,

What a great job you did on acknowledging the efforts of our newbies..some good posts being written!

Mar 24, 2013 12:12 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Hi Erica.  Yes this is the 3rd installment of a weekly series.

Gene, diversified, educated AND DEDICATED.

Debbie some may have conquered some fears about writing while others may have jumped right in.  IN eithe case, finding these gems and selecting just a few to spotlight isn't easy, but it's still worth it.

Hi Dorrie.  Thank you and I've seen that you do your share to comment on their post so thanks for that.

Mar 24, 2013 12:48 PM
Susan Zwarych
Century 21 Fusion - Saskatoon, SK

Way to give some credit to the new guys (and gals)! It's always good to get some encouragement at the start.

Mar 24, 2013 03:56 PM
Kelly Bogan
Equinox Real Estate - Eugene, OR
Your Gateway to the Emerald Valley in Lane County
Charita, I almost forgot to pop over and thank you profusely for your review. I am so excited to be featured. None of my friends and family quite know how special it is to me, but it really made my day!
Mar 24, 2013 03:57 PM
Wika Hutchinson
Eugene, OR
Broker, CRIS, SFR, CDPE

Thanks for highlighting and acknowledging the efforts from those new members Charita. I need to read them..!!

Mar 24, 2013 05:03 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Susan.  Just trying to spread some Newbie love.

Kelly you are very welcome.  I'll let you in on a secret:  your friends and family will never understand.  Keep up the good blogging.

Thank you Wika for representing Newbiedom and showing other Newbie's how it's done.

Mar 24, 2013 09:27 PM

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