Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor Yes. People DO read our posts. As proof just check out the "stats" button. When the views is over a hundred that means a lot of people "saw" your post. I have some that are in the thousands of views.

Bill Roberts

Apr 30, 2016 12:39 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

Your post proves that our efforts are appreciated, Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor ... and that they have a long life too.  People see .. and gain .. from them long after we hit the "post" button.  And gain in ways we might never have suspected ...

 

                                               FEATURED IN BANANATUDE!

 

                                          CONGRATULATIONS!   WELL DONE!

 

Gene

Apr 30, 2016 02:17 AM
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Solutions - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

It is often surprising to me how many years later I get calls from posts I put on AR about local businesses and happenings. I'm trying to figure out the magic formula :)

Apr 30, 2016 03:30 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

These are great stories and really do show that our blogs reach people.  

Apr 30, 2016 05:14 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Featured in the group:  BARTENDER, MAKE IT A DOUBLE.

Apr 30, 2016 05:15 AM
Robert May
Robert W May - Lethbridge Real Estate - Lethbridge, AB
Real estate consulting

Those are some great stories.  We will never fully know how large our audience truly is when we write on the interent, but over time it is definitely huge.

Apr 30, 2016 01:12 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

It is fabulous when there is the unexpected call when our informaiton is found to be useful.

Apr 30, 2016 01:18 PM
Alesha A. Wilson, M.Ed.
Buy and Sell Oklahoma LLC - Oklahoma City, OK
Buy and Sell Real Estate with Confidence

Hi Kristin (:  I just joined AR last week ~ guess it's time to upgrade!  Thank you for sharing your experiences and how your posts connected with others.

Apr 30, 2016 01:19 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Both stories were great things happening, and of course sometimes the people reading the posts ARE local, and you can help them!

Apr 30, 2016 03:46 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

It's so great that your blog posts spoke to those people.  So glad you could make a difference in their lives.

Apr 30, 2016 08:38 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the inspiration. I agree people raed our blog. 

Apr 30, 2016 09:10 PM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

That's wonderful to have heard from those people who read your blog. The localism posts seem to really pull in readers!

Apr 30, 2016 09:35 PM
Janis Borgueta
Key Properties of the Hudson Valley - Newburgh, NY
LIC RE Salesperson

Yes indeed, our blogs are found and read all the time. Quality content is so important. Writing well and good SEO is the best way to get found.

Apr 30, 2016 10:16 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

You absolutely never know who your audience might be !

Apr 30, 2016 10:36 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I am always wanting the best outcome for everyone in this short life span.

Apr 30, 2016 11:44 PM
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Local Knowledge & Global Network

Yes, they DO read our posts and I have had many, many calls regarding posts that I wrote years ago regarding events or restaurants etc... Just check your STATS to see how many have viewed your posts over the years. Thanks for your great post!

Apr 30, 2016 11:50 PM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
Carolina Life RealEstate & Relocation 919-602-8489

Kristin, Funny. I've received calls on very old post too! You just never know!

May 01, 2016 01:14 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
H E R Realty, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

I( know I do.  I get very insightful articles right here in Active Rain

May 01, 2016 01:14 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
& Host of Postcards From Success Podcast

I'm always posting with "getting found" by buyers & sellers in mind. I make Localism part of my monthly plan theses days.

May 01, 2016 06:18 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bill Roberts 

Amazing about the numbers and no rhyme or reason as to what makes the top scores. I think catchy titles help though! Thanks for stopping by an have a nice week.

May 01, 2016 11:01 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi 

Thanks so much for featuring this in the group "Bananatude". These events made me realize how important our words can be to others. Thanks so much Gene!

May 01, 2016 11:03 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Mimi Foster 

Absolutely true Mimi and you are one of my favorite writer/bloggers at AR and also one of my mentors when I started here.

It is staggering how many people call years after we wrote articles so sometimes I have to think fast and hard what it was I said.

May 01, 2016 11:08 AM
Mimi Foster

Aww, that means so much to me, Kristin! Thank you for mentioning that. And look at you being a millionaire! Congratulations!!!

May 01, 2016 11:17 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Chris Ann Cleland 

Thanks so much for stopping by and for featuring this in your group "Bartender, Make it a Double". I appreciate your words.

May 01, 2016 11:10 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Robert May 

Yes so true and sometimes the numbers can be staggering.

May 01, 2016 11:10 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Tammy Lankford, 

Yes it gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling just speaking with both of these people. 

May 01, 2016 11:11 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Alesha A. Wilson 

First of all I must say "WELCOME" to Activerain. I bit the bullet and paid the fees but it is a write-off and it is true you will reach the outside world as well. Plus you can post on the social media sites and this is sure to get your phone ringing. 

Thanks for stopping by and may your career soar this year!

May 01, 2016 11:14 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Evelyn,

I get the most calls from a market report with pictures that I did about 3 years ago but these were not looking for a real estate agent and frankly more important. I got so much out of my conversations with them. Makes you think about always being positive and never being negative. 

May 01, 2016 11:17 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Debbie Gartner 

I really like the way you worded it Debbie and hope I did make a difference.

May 01, 2016 11:18 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Gita Bantwal 

Yes thanks for stopping by to comment and have a great week.

May 01, 2016 11:19 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Kat Palmiotti 

I really like touching peoples lives and not just by helping them buy or sell a house. I like to truly help as in my previous career I came to the rescue many times a day.

May 01, 2016 11:21 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Janis Borgueta 

Yes I think you are absolutely right. Have a great week.

May 01, 2016 11:21 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Sally K. & David L. Hanson 

I sometimes write something and forget it until someone calls and asks me about it. I like reaching others! Thanks for stopping by.

May 01, 2016 11:23 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Richie Alan Naggar 

You are such a nice and caring person and I am positive all your posts and books reach others. Have a great week!

May 01, 2016 11:24 AM
Richie Alan Naggar

Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor ...I enjoy you

May 01, 2016 11:32 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Susan Laxson 

I like to do that sometimes and gives me a clue as to what subjects people are searching for. Good on a day when I just cannot think what to write.

May 01, 2016 11:25 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Carla Freund 

No rhyme or reason and it is not always in regards to real estate.

May 01, 2016 11:26 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Sham Reddy 

Yes AR is a wonderful place with so many professional and smart people and sharing a wealth of knowledge to each other. I definitely became a better agent after joining AR.

May 01, 2016 11:28 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor 

Yes I try to write articles that people are interested in reading and responding to. Thanks for stopping by.

May 01, 2016 11:29 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor - I was surprised to see some of my market reports with more than 1,000 views (yep, 1,000!)

When I meet a referred buyer or someone who contacted me directly, most likely they have found me online - on ActiveRain!

May 01, 2016 02:21 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Kristin, this is excellent news to hear about you getting calls from your AR posts. 

We were in Venice when i took the picture shown in my post yesterday. Great trip.

May 02, 2016 07:04 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Our posts have a long reach. I'm sure many people enjoyed reading about Griswolds. And you made a new friend in the minister. 

May 02, 2016 12:33 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Praful Thakkar 

It is astounding how they multiply. Thanks for stopping by to comment.

May 02, 2016 12:42 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

I loved the Venus picture. Did you ride it at night? 

Thanks for commenting.

 

May 02, 2016 12:48 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Pat Starnes 

Yes, it was very nice to talk to him and I look forward to meeting him and his wife soon.

May 02, 2016 12:48 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

It took a few calls before I actually realized why I was getting calls about Boy Scout sponsored mulch for sale this Spring.

May 03, 2016 10:45 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Cheryl Ritchie 

I get calls from some of my localism posts too. One of my big draws is the scrapbooking store in Redlands. It is a good thing they call me as they have moved and changed their name again so I always help them find it.

May 03, 2016 10:33 PM