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Thanks Active Rain, I'm going to jump now!

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. BRE# 01424120

 

Christmas in San Diego County CA 2014Christmas in Carlsbad, CA

Thanks Active Rain, I'm going to jump now!

Yes, finally after months of observation, I am ready to take the plunge - into blogging that is. I've spent quite a bit of time reading blogs, watching Active Rain videos and interacting with others here on Active Rain but the time has come to write my 1st blog!

It is kind of scary, stepping out into the unknown but as Bob Stewart said in one of his videos, "if you are not going to do it then...just don't come back". I know Bob is no longer here but that comment really stuck with me, so finally I'm just going to do it!

I originally stumbled upon Active Rain one day while searching for an answer to a question I had about Short Sales. Soon, I realized this site was not like other Real Estate sites. People here really care and want to help each other.

This is rare because, by it's nature, the Real Estate industry is very competitive. It has been my experience that most agents do not want to share their "secrets to success".  Here at Active Rain it's different!

It is also really interesting to discover how Real Estate laws and procedures differ drastically from state to state and sometimes even within the same state, such as Northern and Southern California.

Active Rain is not just a great place to reach other agents,  clients may find you here too. I couldn't believe it but one day I received an e-mail message through my Active Rain account from an old client I had lost touch with. She wanted to buy an investment property. She said she was looking for me and found me on Active Rain!

It was then I realized what an amazing place we have here and how powerful the reach is. I want to thank you all for reading and commenting. I hope this will encourage another newbie to take the plunge too.

 

Happy Holidays from Carlsbad, CA

 

 

 

 

 

Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Jill - That is so great. Congrats on taking the big plunge.  I'm sure this will pay out for big time.  Smart decision and love that quote from Bob.

Dec 21, 2014 04:17 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Congratulations, Jill, on the big jump! Welcome to the community and looking forward to see more of your posts.

Dec 21, 2014 07:54 PM
Melissa Zimmerman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty - Huntersville, NC

Congratulations on your first blog!

Dec 21, 2014 08:21 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Welcome to ActiveRain blogging!  You already have found the benefit of information and now the benefit of community.  Congratulations on your first blog!

Dec 21, 2014 08:37 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

What a great beginning - a former client who was looking for you found you on ActiveRain. I never heard Bob Stewart say that but I can definitly picture it. lol

Dec 21, 2014 10:21 PM
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Thank you Praful. It's great to be here!

 

Debbie Gartner, thank you for the welcome. That quote from Bob really stuck with me.

 

Thank you Nina, i better get blogging!

 

Melissa, Thank you very much!

 

Kat, thanks so much! Yes it is true, I am discovering the benefit of information and community.

 

Jill Sackler, Hello to another Jill! I could not believe a former client actually found me through Active Rain. Thanks for stopping by!

Dec 21, 2014 11:26 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Jill, I just came over after reading Alan May's post about your first post, and how you described the interaction of most Active Rain Members. For a First Post, You certainly did an outstanding job. Keep up the great work, and Welcome to the Community! I will be looking to see more great things from you soon.

Dec 22, 2014 06:41 AM
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Hi Jerry, thank you for stopping by! I appreciate the welcome and your kind words of encouragement,

Dec 22, 2014 09:36 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Jill Moog .  Good Luck on blogging.  It has been very very good to me!! I am curious...how did you get to 97,584 points without writing any blogs? COngrats a few days in advance on hitting 100k!!

Dec 22, 2014 10:26 AM
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Thank you Mike McCann! I can't believe I have that many points. Like I said, I've been lurking for a while now. I log on just about everyday to read blogs, make a few comments and watch some Active Rain University videos. The points really add up fast. Now I just need to add writing everyday too!

Dec 22, 2014 11:51 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

If this is your 1st blog...what a way to nail it.

Don't beat yourself up if you 2nd isn't featured....we'll still read it.

Dec 23, 2014 02:37 PM
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Thank you Claude Labbe. I was a little worried about writing a 2nd post but now I feel a little better about it!

Dec 24, 2014 12:07 AM
Anonymous
Marilyn Cannon

Congratulations on your first blog! I am joining you on the East Coast and wrote my first, as well. 2015 is going to be a terrific year with "NEW" everything--website, apps, business signs and cards and technology!

Let's AIM HIGH and make some noise!
Marilyn Cannon (now Cannon-Burke) New marriage!
Keller Williams

Dec 27, 2014 08:13 AM
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Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Thank You Marilyn and Congratulations to you too.

Here's to a great New Year, Cheers!

Dec 27, 2014 09:09 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes for great success with your ActiveRain blogging.

Happy New Year!

Dec 30, 2014 04:08 AM
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Thank You Roy Kelley. Wishing you much joy, happiness and success in 2015! 

Dec 30, 2014 11:31 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Jill!  Welcome to ActiveRain, and I hope we see a lot of you in 2015.

Jan 01, 2015 10:46 AM
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Hello Patricia Kennedy, thank you for the welcome. Happy New Year!

Jan 02, 2015 07:49 AM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Good evening Jill ... nice blog and a beautiful Christmas picture.  Just write from your heart and you will do great plus enjoy the experience.  Wishing you the best for 2015!

Jan 05, 2015 08:24 AM
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

Thank you Judith! That is great advice. Happy New Year!

Jan 05, 2015 02:20 PM