Meeting Fellow Rainers In Person--It's So Worth It!

By
Real Estate Agent with Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com TN License #326261

DickandmarygreenbergLast week, my wife Tammie and I and two of our grown kids traveled to Colorado to visit my oldest son who lives in Boulder with his beautiful wife and four kids. It's been two long years since we had gotten together so it was a blessed reunion!

We could only stay for four days because of work schedules, but it was an incredible trip. We visited many of the sights around Boulder and drove up into Rocky Mountain National Park on one of the days. Simply incredible! We picnicked and hiked (a little) and were able to spend time with family.

One evening, Tammie and I got away for a couple of hours to meet with Dick and Mary Greenberg, a couple of Rainers who live north of Denver, near where we were staying. For the other AR folks in and around Denver, (I'm talking especially to you Belinda) don't get your undies in a bunch, we hope to see you on the next trip!

Dick and Mary are a wonderful couple and we had a fabulous time meeting them in person and getting to know them better! 

For anyone who travels around the country, take advantage of the wonderful relationships we have developed in the Rain. Step up and step out, call one of them up and meet them in person. You won't regret it!

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Tom White, REALTOR®
Franklin Homes Realty LLC
(615) 870-8169
 

 

 
 
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Comments (34)

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Keller Williams Select Realtors-Buy a home in Washington DC. Sell a home in Washington DC - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

It has actually been a while since I met one of my fellow Active Rainers. But it looks like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing. Great post.

Jul 15, 2014 01:20 PM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Tom,

We're blessed here in Maryland that there are so many Rainers who are local. I'll be meeting with several on Thursday.

Rich

Jul 15, 2014 07:55 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have not been to any meetups. I hope to do so next time they have one close by.

Jul 15, 2014 08:24 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I've attended a meet up and hosted one.  It was fun to meet some of our fellow Rainers in person.  

Jul 15, 2014 08:30 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Tom, I know that was a really nice experience. I would love to meet them too.

Jul 15, 2014 10:40 PM
Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Scheduled Meet-ups are always a fun time. We were in AZ last year and found the time to sit and have a cup of coffee with THE Anna Banana. It was a great time. Also looking forward to meeting some Rainers in San Diego next month

Jul 15, 2014 10:41 PM
Paula McDonald, Ph.D.
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I so agree. I have been able to meet some wonderful people and now call them friends. 

Jul 15, 2014 10:57 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Face to face...There is nothing like it nor should there be....Best to all involved

Jul 15, 2014 11:31 PM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Tammie--You know there's going to be more opportunities!

Joan--I totally agree!!

Lanre--It was a real good time. Meet-ups are coming in August, you should definitely go!

Richard--You are very fortunate, we have several in our area as well.

Gita--You just have to go to the next Meet-up! I'm redundant here but, "It's so worth it!"

Jared--Work is number one, but getting together with folks you know from blogging is pretty darn cool!

Debbie--They were so warm and friendly...everything you'd expect!

Ed--If you can find the time when you're traveling like that, it's great. Anna Banana...cool!

Paula--I know what you mean.

Richie--You always get it right.

 

Jul 15, 2014 11:50 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Tom~ I would have driven WITH Belinda to meet up with you 2. Darn you anyway!

Jul 16, 2014 12:13 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Donna--I know, guilty as charged! It was a real squeeze to make it work as it was, but we'll be coming out again... 

Jul 16, 2014 02:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Tom- I'm so excited that you and Tammie first of all got to take time away from work and visit with family.  And because you got to meet Dick and Mary Greenberg.  I love these kinds of MeetUps!!!

Jul 16, 2014 03:47 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Two years is a long time but glad you were able to catch up with family and new friends.

Jul 16, 2014 05:59 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Tom,

How fun for you and Tammy to meet with Dick and Mary Greenberg. AR Meet ups are so much fun and always a learning experience.

Jul 18, 2014 02:49 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your MeetUp experience. It is always fun to meet other ActiveRain bloggers.

Jul 19, 2014 01:12 AM
Pamela Madore
The Pamela Madore Group - Amarillo, TX
Team Work Makes The Dream Work

I haven't met any yet but will be more purposeful about it!

Jul 19, 2014 01:28 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Kathy--Yep, it took some effort, but we were so happy it worked out.

Jill--I know it was way overdue!

Kristin--I'd call this a "mini-meet-up", but it was great!

Roy--Tammie and I hope to do more of this...

Pamela--Go to one of the meet-ups scheduled for August. They're fun!

Jul 19, 2014 01:44 AM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

I seriously can not wait to come and visit you and Tammie since my husband has to travel to Nashville from time to time. I told him the next time he goes, I go ;)

Glad you got to meet up in person!

Jul 20, 2014 11:57 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, EXP - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hey Tom, thanks for sharing this special meetup, it is nice to know that wherever we travel there is likely to be a Rainer nearby

Jul 27, 2014 02:55 PM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Shannon--That would be really fun!

Bob--It not always easy to make it happen with tight schedules, but AR peeps are everywhere!

 

Jul 27, 2014 10:47 PM

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