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Relola is dedicated to the success of its members.

 

Agents are fed up. Done. Flat out frustrated. There is a major divide between public perception of the work they think agents do and the tireless work we know we do. While the masses may think agents make huge commissions for a few hours of paper pushing, we in the industry know this to be completely untrue. In order to clear things up, agents banded together to create Relola – a community of real estate related professionals who show off their hard work by sharing their hyper-local expertise with the world in the form of “Expert Insights”.

 

Relola is a listing portal built on the premise that agents are the experts, who have the deepest knowledge on homes for sale and it’s for that reason Relola will never have FSBOs or home value guesstimates.

 

Relola members define their market.

 

Hardworking agents are out in the field, touring new listings daily. We are literally walking troves of localized home content with no platform to share this knowledge beyond our sphere or farm. By answering 8 simple questions, Relola members are able to exponentially increase the reach of their expertise. Consumers searching in their market can now discover agents for their market insight next to listings they have actually been to. Relola has eliminated the “pay-per-zip” model (nobody works like that anyways) and made it simple to stand out in exactly the market you want to work. Whenever consumers request information about listings in that area, agents who have contributed previously are notified and invited to answer consumer questions. Agents can be discovered in as many zip codes as they want by simply providing Expert Insights for listings they’ve toured.

 

Relola members cast the widest net with the most lines in the water.

 

It can take an enormous amount of time, money, and considerable effort to build an effective blog. Agents are constantly being told to blog, tweet, like and share their way to new customers, but the reality is that agents are real estate professionals, not bloggers. Relola was designed from the ground up around our profession - and provides the most efficient and effective method to maximize return. With one-click, agents can now share their Insights with their network. Need more exposure? Boost that Insight on Facebook - define your audience and saturate your market with your brand.

 

The Relola profile page effectively becomes a dynamic, hyper-local, original content machine. 5 minutes and voila – the work is done and the reach is global.

 

Relola members are generous.

 

Relola’s dedication to sharing is core to our industry. Whether it’s raising money for local theater or donating time at a shelter, Relola recognizes that agents have always been committed to giving back. With Relola Cares, agents’ hard work directly contributes to building community by awarding Relola Cares points for every property they share their Expert Insights about. At the end of the year agents can “donate” their points to one of the many charitable organizations supported by the Relola Cares program. Relola will in turn make a donation to each of these charities. Relola is determined to make big change out of many small and generous acts.  



Is Relola the Future of Real Estate?  With Agents as it’s foundation we think the pieces are falling into place perfectly.

 

If you are reading this please use promo code: JONROCKS

and you can sign up for Relola for only $10/month forever.  We will never raise the membership dues after you sign up.  Sign up here Relola

 

 

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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Interesting. This the first I hear about Relola. Wishing you much success with Relola. I will head over to website and check it out.

Welcome aboard! Looking forward to reading your future blogs.

 

 

Feb 25, 2016 09:08 AM
Robert Havana
Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking - Calgary, AB
Alberta Real Estate License Parking

ps. welcome to activerain and congratulations on your first blog post here.  This is a great community of real estate professionals.

Feb 25, 2016 09:08 AM
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Welcome to Active Rain. Sounds interesting, will check it out. 

Feb 25, 2016 12:35 PM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Melissa, Please join Relola!  We have many home in Fort Worth which you can share your insights.  Use code JONROCKS and your membership will be locked in at $10/month, rather than $99/month.

Feb 25, 2016 11:28 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Interesting opportunity Heather.

Welcome to Active Rain, looking forward to reading many more of your posts, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help as you get started here.
Bob

Feb 25, 2016 02:45 PM
Sharon Kowitz
CRS-SRES-ABR-GRI-E-Pro-CREN ~ COMPASS RE - Cary, NC
Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

Welcome to Active Rain and Congratulations on your first blog. Interesting read! I look forward to reading more from you!

Feb 25, 2016 03:50 PM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Sharon, Please join Relola!  We have many home in Cary which need your insights.  Use code JONROCKS and your membership will be locked in at $10/month, rather than $99/month.

Feb 25, 2016 11:30 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I'll check it out. Thanks for sharing.

 

Welcome to the Rain! All the best with blogging, marketing, and networking! 

Feb 25, 2016 03:53 PM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Inna, Please join Relola!  We have many home in Calabasas that need your insights.  Use code JONROCKS and your membership will be locked in at $10/month, rather than $99/month.

Feb 25, 2016 11:32 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Welcome to active rain. Good lcuk.

Feb 25, 2016 09:02 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Welcome to Active Rain!  As REALTORS® who have been here for more than 9 years, it's well worth it!

 

Feb 25, 2016 10:04 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Interesting post - will be on my list of things to check out - thanks for sharing.

Feb 25, 2016 10:05 PM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Tony and Suzzane, Please join Relola!  We have many homes in Scottsdale which need your insights.  Use code JONROCKS and your membership will be locked in at $10/month, rather than $99/month.

Feb 25, 2016 11:34 PM
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Heather Sittig Jackson I'm not familiar with Relola.... but now that you've introduced me to the basics, I will look into it further....

Feb 25, 2016 10:22 PM
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

and welcome to ActiveRain....it's a great place to learn, share, market and network.....and I hope you can benefit from it....I certainly have.

Feb 25, 2016 10:23 PM
Heather Sittig Jackson
Relola - Alameda, CA
Community of Real Estate Professionals

I am bowled over by how welcoming everyone is here and really excited to be a part of the community.  Please, please, please join Relola if you are an active agent.  We are eager to build our community with the best agents out there. Also please invite everyone in your professional support network to join the Reloladex now for free.  Mortgage brokers, insurance providers, window washers, house painters, you name it - they are all welcome!   If you have questions feel free to email me directly at heather@relola.com.  

Don't forget promo code JONROCKS - this will expire April 1st.  This brings the membership dues down to $10/month for agents and we will never increase the price.  So lock it in now, because we are taking off!

 

Feb 25, 2016 11:21 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Heather, have not heard of this, and will need to check it out!   Congratulations on your first post, and welcome to ActiveRain!  

Feb 25, 2016 11:53 PM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Hi Joan!  Thank you.  We need you!  We have many properties in Denver that need agent insights.  Please join Relola and share your wisdom about the active listings you have seen recently.  Use promo code JONROCKS and your dues will be locked in at only $10/month. 

Feb 26, 2016 03:17 AM
Mery Fernandez Empire Network Realty Luxury Brokerage
Empire Network Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
The Rise of An Empire, Let's Build Yours!

Hi Heather! Welcome to the world of Activerain, may your blogging  create a whole new chapter in your Real Estate Career.

Feb 26, 2016 02:34 AM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Mery,  Thank you for your kind words.  We need you!  We have a gagillion properties in Orlando that need agent insights.  Please join Relola and share your wisdom about the active listings you have seen recently.  Use promo code JONROCKS and your dues will be locked in at only $10/month. 

Feb 26, 2016 03:16 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Heather Sittig Jackson, Welome to Active Rain and congrats on your very first blog post here. Relola sounds like an interesting concept, I will definitely look into it.

Feb 26, 2016 05:41 AM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Hi Sybil!  Thank you so much.  Everyone here is so nice!  I love it.

Feb 27, 2016 05:17 AM
Beth Incorvati
RE/MAX Signature Properties - Sea Girt, NJ
Agent @ the NJ shore; Business Coach @ Tom Ferry

Oh, Relola - how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! My listings are endorsed by local agents, I return the favor while promoting my market and inventory expertise, and consumers get the professional insights they desire and benefit from. Relola is an industry game changer!

Feb 27, 2016 06:43 AM
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

Welcome to Active Rain and thanks for sharing your business!  I'm off to check out your website.

Feb 27, 2016 12:39 PM
Anonymous
Dennis Erickson

Good on you! It's about time agents and brokers began to solve their own marketing problems instead of handing the responsibility off to others who may not have our best interests in mind. I'm IN!

Mar 01, 2016 02:03 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Heather,
You made a great decision to become a Rainmaker.  Welcome to the world of Active Rain blogging.  It is an extremely valuable platform to connect with other agents and potential clients.  I recommend you check out the "Resources" section and click on "Getting Started".

Mar 02, 2016 07:03 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Heather,

welcome to the Rain! 

Great presentation of Relola!

Mar 19, 2016 04:09 PM
Heather Sittig Jackson

Thank you Inna!

Mar 20, 2016 02:39 AM