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Inman Article Gives a Peek Into The Future and We Lay Our Cards on The Table

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Real Estate Technology with ActiveRain

Are you interested in a little bit of insight on how we will think about ActiveRain moving forward since Ben bought the site from the Zillow group?

Inman News did a write up this week about some of the challenges we face in making ActiveRain a pre-eminent destination for consumers and real estate agents and about some of Ben's thinking about what the site can become. In some ways we realize that we have an awesome challenge in front of us (and in some ways we are just dumb enough to plunge ahead regardless). But In every way we are invigorated by the thought of meeting the challenge head on.

There are also a few little nuggets in there that might give you a little bit of insight into how we are approaching the opportunity. Take the time to give it a quick read. (It is behind the Inman pay wall and you will need the Inman Select subscription to read it, but I know many of you have that)

If you'd like more insight, I invite you to join us for a webinar this Friday, July 10th at 9:00am Pacific time (12:00pm Eastern time). Ben and I will discuss where our heads are regarding how we move forward on ActiveRain and where we plan to focus. That will include a discussion about some of the recurring themes we've seen since the purchase was announced. We'll discuss SEO, ActiveRain University training, our development philosophy, in addition to some other fun stuff. 

And our favorite part will be taking your questions. We'll answer as many as we can in the time we have set aside. I'm a fan of playing cards. So I guess you could call this where we throw our cards on the table. And that's what we intend to do. We believe ActiveRain is best served when you all know exactly what we are thinking. So we hope you can join us to help us make a better hand!

Join Us For the Webinar: Register Now

(That picture is from our wedding. Mine and Erin's, not mine and Ben's....not that there is anything wrong with that. Our photographer made us look pretty amazing....Ben and me, Erin always looks great. If you don't join us for this webinar, the smiles come off!!! Just kidding.....or not.)

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Comments (59)

1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Signed up for the webinar, I am hopeful that a showing that I have will be over by that time.  This is one that I really want to be in on.

Jul 08, 2015 10:31 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

I appreciate the mention in the Inman News article...a pleasant surprise. I will not be able to make the webinar but will definitely catch it when it is re-posted. Thanks Bob Stewart

Jul 08, 2015 11:03 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Hope the webinar will be reposted...this is such an exciting time for Everyone at AR !

Jul 08, 2015 12:29 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Activerain Bob aka Bob Stewart ... great news and I have to admit, your looking quite "Damper" in your new profile photo ;o)

Jul 08, 2015 12:57 PM
Barbara Calwhite
Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri - Joplin, MO
417-438-7387 Specializing in Relocation

I also hope for it to be recorded.  I seem to have a closing interfering at that time (darn)!!

Seriously I am excited to hear all the ideas!

Jul 08, 2015 12:58 PM
Bill Reddington
Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL
Destin Florida Real Estate

Registered for the event. Be interesting to see how the Active Rain community will progress.

Jul 08, 2015 01:01 PM
Mary Schurr
Mary Schurr Realty - Charlotte, NC
Realtor - Charlotte NC

I am looking forward to hearing how things will move forward, but like others may not be able to tune in on Friday. Would appreciate the opportunity to listen/view later. I would post questions ahead if given the option to do so early.

Jul 08, 2015 01:04 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I look forward to the webinar on Friday. We will be traveling but we can listen as we go.

Jul 08, 2015 01:16 PM
Fred Cope
Reliant Realty in Nashville, TN - Nashville, TN
Looking For Homes With A Smile

Bob, welcome home.  We have missed you.  Congrats of the marriage, and may you, as I have, wake up each morning knowing the smartest decision of your life is in bed beside you.  Whenever my inteligence is questioned, I quickly remind myself that I was smart enough to marry the right woman.  I point that out to her on those occasions when I see that look that says, she wonders.

May your joy be compounded by the patter of little feet in the RAIN, oh, and kids of your own.  Welcome home.

Jul 08, 2015 01:31 PM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

I saw the article and thought it was a great way to reach out to the wayward veterans who've left and not heard of the recent changes.

I'd think that would give you a bump is page view today too.

See you Friday..

Jul 08, 2015 01:46 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Now that I read the article, I'm wondering what your new vision is?  I have read and subscribe to the agents listed in the article, so what do they have that you are trying to emulate?  Interesting?!

Jul 08, 2015 01:59 PM
Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

Sounds like good news. I hope you will put up  a podcast of the webinar  I have  a showing at 12 eastern time.  

Jul 08, 2015 02:26 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

I'm looking forward to being part of the webinar on Friday.

Jul 08, 2015 02:47 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Congrats on getting a write up in Inman. I am sure you and Ben know how to move AR forward. 

Jul 08, 2015 03:20 PM
Jeff R. Geoghan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lancaster, PA
REALTOR, Marketing Manager

Good to have you back!  Looking forward to a new phase with AR.  I have 650 agents I work with at my company as Marketing Manager and would love to recommend AR to them...  

Jul 09, 2015 05:05 AM
Jill Watts
Realty Pro, Inc. - Vancouver, WA
A Luxury Experience at Every Price Point!

Yaaaay Activerain! I'm excited about our future with the new changes that are planned! Thank you!

Jul 09, 2015 08:05 AM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Will try to make the webinar - and read the Inman piece. Can't wait to see what you two do!!

Jul 09, 2015 12:25 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bob Stewart  I was at a closing but I assume it was similar to the webinar last week . I have complete faith in you and  Ben Kinney . I love your philosophy and have learned so much from both of you in the past . You have enabled me to create a blog style that has given me a following . Just this week I have closed to deals from buyers I received from my blogs . I love you guys

Jul 10, 2015 05:11 AM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

Now that the Q & A with Ben and Bob has happened I'm very pleased to have heard the plans for the present and future of activerain. I'm not in the minority on this either, I'm seeing so many positive comments that that appears this feeling is remarkably universal.

Jul 10, 2015 01:26 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Caught the last part of the webinar.....and knew you both would have all the answers to all the questions ...or at least working on it. GOOD FOR YOU!

Jul 17, 2015 02:34 AM