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2018 Blog Jumpstart Challenge - Fun Leading to Future Benefit for YOU!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside

2018 Blog Jumpstart Challenge -
Fun Leading to Future Benefit for YOU!

 

 

Step right up folks! 

*** To Participate: Leave a comment here "I'm in!"
Minimum count for each post is 200 words.


P
ost to any group where you get most impact!


Remember - Post links
DO NOT  go in Challenge Comments.

When you FINISH: 
Send in your CHECKLIST to claim your points.

 

Questions? Please check FAQs Post!

Need more Google Doc's info? Try this 2+ minute video.

 

2018 - Follow the links! Get to the Learning!

Links here to supply examples/additional explanations - Belinda's LINK post.

 


Starts:
   Sunday, January 7th at 12:01 am PST.

Ends:    Wednesday, January 31st, 11:59 pm PST.

 

 

Get Your CHECKLIST Now And Be Ready To Start Sunday
--- MINI ---      --- MIDI ---      --- MAXI ---

Remember - ActiveRain has provided Templates for some topics:

TEMPLATES: Listings Frequently Asked Questions
Neighborhoods and Subdivisions     Market Report Local Events and Local Businesses
Condo Complexes Homes for Sale with a .... Real Estate News

 

 ActiveRain University Offerings  -
Videos and more ... Instagram for Real Estate  ...  Listing Success Blog  ... 
Non-PITA Real Estate Social Media
  ...  Add YouTube to Blog Post
   ...  Marketing Plan

 

   

 

If you want more details after securing your CHECKLIST -- read below and check FAQs.
            Minimum count for each post is 200 words.

Need more Google Doc's info? Try this 2+ minute video.  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

     CHECKLIST


1.  Post about an aspect of the Weltanschauung that appeals to you. 
Previous entries from past years ...

2.  Post about the Community Guidelines topic that appeals to you.  
Previous entries from past years ...

Interesting read: Anna Banana Kruchten CRS,CRB  post about "W" & "CG".

3.  Post about a Permanent Local Attraction - something special in your area 
or
where you are visiting - Kristen Hamilton on the Philadelphia Zoo.
Erika Albert about the Bat Bridge in Austin, TX     Martin Miller on the Ale Trail.
                      Gita Bantwal Bucks Co.Parks    Endre Barath on the Book Monster in Santa Monica


4.  Post a Real Estate Market Report - Dick Greenberg ... Kathleen Daniels  ... AR
or
Your Business Market Trends
if not REALTOR.  Debbie Gartner Flooring Trends.     ...  Debbie Vice on Home Security ... George Souto Alimony re: Mortgages  ...
John Meussner on Loan Fees 
  ... Joe Petrowsky  Avoiding Mortgage Fraud ...


5.  Post about a Neighborhood or Condo Community or Subdivision 
Liz and Bill Spear on Aberlin Springs.
  Hannah Williams on Rivers Bend in Philadelphia 
or
something related to your own work if you are not a REALTOR:  
Kathy Streib on Staging ...  Charles Buell Thermal Leakage   ...  Steve Hoffacker Coach    ...  Robert Siciliano Security Advice  ...  Ron and Alexandra Seigel on Branding
Jay Markanich Thermal Camera Importance
.. Michael Thornton Inspection Standards    

   

       CHECKLIST

All from MINI adding a second post to #4 and #5

PLUS

8.  Occasional Local Events - Localism alert to your readers of fun ahead.
Rebecca Gaujot W. Virginia Business Event Patricia Feager - Market in Flower Mound TX  


9.  Profile AR Member - based on Debbie Reynolds' Ringin'/Singin' Challenge

Michael Jacobs/BETH ATALAY  ... Rebecca Gaujot/ANITA CLARK
Ed Silva/SHARON TARA  ...  Lottie Kendall/LORI CAIN   ...

10.  Your Choice - remember "double-dipping" in other January Challenges is allowed!
Participate in either  2018 the Best Year Yet
  or  New Agent Advice.

 

       CHECKLIST
All from MIDI adding a third post to #5

PLUS

11/12.  Reblog two posts with a thorough introduction. Explain why you chose the topic and introduce the original writer in your introduction.
EXPLAINED IN Kathy Streib's PostPraful Thakkar 
... about Jeff Dowler ...


13.  Your Choice but must include a Graph or an Infographic  ..
  Steve Bunker

Anita Clark .. Troy Trumm .. Andy Coffaro .. Bill Cobb ..  Lance Owens ...  Tim Garcia

 

14.   Your Choice - remember "double-dipping" in other Challenges is allowed!

15.   Your Choice - remember other January Challenges at the same time!
   **** Participate also in either  2018 the Best Year Yet  or  New Agent Advice. ****

 

 

Every Post MUST include a Visual of some kind.

 

 

Check FAQs if you have any questions.
Still have a question? Email them - we will answer!

     
     
     

Thanks for reading this far! I love how ActiveRain has enhanced my life.
I love the opportunity to share what I have learned! All the best - Lynn

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Late to the game responding, Lynn... but 99% of the way finished with the maxi challenge.

Jan 28, 2018 12:39 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Nina Hollander 
Looking forward to reading your entries - I know finding something new in the "W" and the "GC" after all these years was a challenge in itself for you! Lynn

Jan 28, 2018 02:54 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Lynn, I just completed the 2018 Jumpstart Challenge. Thank you for all you have done the past seven years with this contest.

Jan 28, 2018 02:15 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Rebecca Gaujot
Thanks for always joining in - means a lot to me. Lynn

Jan 28, 2018 02:52 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Lynn, I think I am in for this challenge. Maybe I will finish the MINI by the deadline. Thanks for hosting it.

Jan 28, 2018 07:07 PM
Steffy Hristova

 Lynn B. Friedman ,  The 'W" is published, and "CG" - tomorrow. :)

Jan 29, 2018 11:56 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Steffy Hristova 
THANKS!!! Love having members join in. Call me if I may assist in anyway. Looking forward to reading your "W" and "CG" posts very much! Lynn

Jan 28, 2018 07:11 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lynn, just to give you a quick update I just finished the MIDI... now on to the MAXI almost there:))Endre

Jan 29, 2018 12:02 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Endre Barath, Jr. 
You are just about the best long distance friend a girl could have!!
I truly appreciate your participation the past years!! Lynn

Jan 29, 2018 01:20 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Lynn -- I finished the MAXI this morning, much to my amazement. I emailed you my Google log sheet a couple of minutes ago.

Thanks for all of your help.

Jan 29, 2018 10:47 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Lottie Kendall 
GREAT NEWS!! Hope you learned some new tricks! Lynn

Jan 29, 2018 01:21 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Hi Lynn, just sent you my Mini Checklist for this challenge. With two more days to go, I'm still missing a couple entries for the Midi challenge. 

Thank you for doing this! 

Jan 29, 2018 11:52 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES 
Your continued participation over the years has meant so much to me! Thanks -  Lynn

Jan 29, 2018 01:21 PM
Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

Completed the MAXI challenge!  Wow, this was fun.  Thank you so much Lynn for all your help.

Jan 29, 2018 01:13 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Erika Albert  Meeting you has been a treat!! Checklist received!
I appreciate your support throughout the Challenge! Lynn

Jan 29, 2018 01:39 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Lynn B. Friedman -  I sent an email to you with the MAXI Challenge Checklist attached. 

If you have any questions, please let me know!  

Thank you for the opportunity.

I don't have google docs. I use a mac but I converted the mac version back to excel. 

Jan 29, 2018 04:02 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® 
Thank you for the opportunity you gave the AR Community by sharing your views and ideas! Checklist received!
All the best - Lynn

Jan 30, 2018 05:22 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lynn B. Friedman I just e-mailed you my MAXI Checklist for your challenge. Please either e-mail me back to acknowledge you received it or leave a comment here for me.

Thank you for once again hosting this challenge.

Jan 29, 2018 04:33 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

George Souto
And thank you once again for participating!
Checklist received! Lynn

Jan 30, 2018 05:21 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi Lynn B. Friedman thanks for getting my blogging fingers nimble this month. Completed the MAXI challenge - checklist here and I'll email it too. 

Jan 30, 2018 04:32 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lynn B. Friedman - Thank you for the challenge and your amazing guidance and great big heart! Thanks to you, I learned a lot! However, there's always more to learn. I completed the challenge; however, I couldn't figure out how to send the link here so I sent it to your email. Will that be acceptable? If not, I don't know how to send it via checklist like smart Debb Janes did. I tried! Please advise.

Patricia

Thank you!

 

Jan 30, 2018 04:59 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lynn, thank you for your seven years of doing this wonderful challenge that often I cursed... and was not sure I would be able to do...but somehow you always managed to bring out the competitive spirit in me... As I sent you privately the MAXI is completed... now just to be clear I know this is the last year, but I hope you will come up with a new challenge for us, Endre

Jan 30, 2018 10:53 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Endre Barath, Jr. 
Even if it is only a Challenge for YOU - I promise there will be something new ahead! Your Atlanta AR friend and fan, Lynn

Feb 01, 2018 07:53 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Lynn B. Friedman I have just emailed you my Maxi Checklist!

Thank you again for hosting this challening contest to kick of the year here in the Rain!

Jan 31, 2018 04:48 PM
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

 Missing only one blog, the profile AR member. It's getting late I may not have that conversation! I emailed you my checklist. Here's a link. Been a while since I participated in a contest.  This challenge was enjoyable. Thank you for hosting!  I'm looking forward to continuing writing. 

Jan 31, 2018 05:42 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Lynn,

I just finished the MINI challenge and emailed you the links. Thank you for coming up with this idea and for hosting the challenge.

Jan 31, 2018 06:10 PM
Jim Cheney
Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA - Santa Rosa, CA
Rincon Valley Realtor 707.494.1055

Hi Lynn B. Friedman .  Just emailed you, but here's the link again: Jump Start

Sorry but it was so much work, I want to make sure you get it...

Jan 31, 2018 08:28 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

well I tried to make the spreadsheet let me type on it, but it wa a no go.

But I did email you the links.

Jan 31, 2018 09:45 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Lynn B. Friedman - wow! I did complete the challenge. I hope it is okay if I send you the spreadsheet by Friday. It's going to be busy for next couple of days.

Love this challenge - I always have to 'work' and learn more about ActiveRain whenever I participate.

Jan 31, 2018 10:15 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

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2018 JUMPSTART !

Send in Checklists ASAP and I will submit your "earnings" to AR Staff! Lynn.

Feb 01, 2018 07:20 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Thanks for hosting this Lynn.  It's a lot of work besides the real work to do this and I appreciate what I know you've put into this all these years.

Feb 01, 2018 07:56 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Tammy Lankford, 
You are very welcome! My favorite part for the past seven years has been getting to know other members and learn from their ideas and values as they comment on the "W" and the "CG". The other elements of the Challenge have always been about business development Blogging for participants!
All the best - Lynn

Feb 01, 2018 08:07 PM