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Ask An Ambassador: The Bonds Stick

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Real Estate Agent with Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com SAL.2002007747

It started here.

Maybe it was a post, maybe a comment, but once upon a time something sparked the start of a relationship. 

We come from many different areas of the country (or maybe even OTHER countries), but we have at least one or two things in common, enough to get started and determine who we continued with and who might best not be a part of our journey.

ActiveRain's membership has changed a lot over the years.

People come and go, others stay, but the core culture of helping continues.  Chances are if there's a bright new idea about how to improve our business, I heard it here first.

We've been fortunate over the years to meet quite a few Rainers in person, and in almost all cases there is no surprise.  What you see here is what you get in person.

But one of the perks of associating with others here is building a network.

Ask me to recommend an agent in City X, and chances are I know of at least one rock solid agent, and often more.

And over time, whether the relationship stays here in the Rain or spreads elsewhere on social media, the chance to interact continues. 

And if you've done it right, those same people remember you when they see a request for an agent needed in YOUR town and put in a good word for you. 

It's always nice to receive those dividends from participating in the Rain.
The bonds of the Rain can be very strong.

Until next Tuesday, just Ask An Ambassador if you need help,

Bill & Liz aka BLiz

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Serving Warren County Ohio & Adjacent Areas

The Liz Spear Team of Transaction Alliance
Elizabeth Spear, ABR, Ohio License SAL.2002007747

William (Bill) Spear, Ohio License SAL.2004011109 
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Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Very true! Active Rain is my first resource for an agent to refer business to.

Sep 13, 2022 02:18 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

AR is my first choice for referrals.  I like the fact that you can get to know people, see who the drama people are, see who plays well in the sandbox. 

Sep 13, 2022 02:41 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bill (and Liz too) - life on this planet, in real estate and as a member of this community combine to provide lightbulb-type moments of knowing people in certain areas with an expertise.  Or connections that can lead to those "in the know".  

Sep 13, 2022 02:22 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

I've reached out to various people in the Rain over the years for their expertise.  Short sales, estate, it's all here somewhere.

Sep 13, 2022 02:41 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Bill and Liz!  At the beginning I had no idea of the relationships that would be formed as a result of participating consistently.  What a pleasant surprise that was. And the friendships (and referrals - both outgoing and incoming) began within the 1st six months.  I have met many members in person and consider them good friends, more like family really!! Who knew!!

Sep 13, 2022 02:28 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Ditto!  Who knew?  I thought this was just supposed to be a blogging site!

Sep 13, 2022 02:43 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Me too!  What a great gift it's been all these years and continues on and on!!

Sep 13, 2022 02:44 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Bill, 

Who knew in the beginning of the relationships we would build through networking here in the Rain. I've always considered reading some blogs as learning something new..like a mini course in some phase of our business! I look in AR first to refer a client..I feel like I know the agents and how they work by reading their posts daily.

Sep 13, 2022 03:46 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Dorie, This place offers the full range.  I've had a lot of virtual vacations reading about the travels of other members, watching kid and grandkids grow, and no shortage of professional information that can help our business.

Sep 13, 2022 05:26 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

So... I recently met in person two wonderful people who I "met" online here at ActiveRain. What a wonderful thing.

And I recently closed on a sale that was a referral from someone who is sort of on AR. They are not here often and rarely post, BUT... if they want to refer a deal, here's where they come to look. And they referred. And I sold. And we were all happy.

So I agree about the bonds. They are amazing.

Sep 13, 2022 06:29 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

You know it's my first choice for placing referrals.  And a lot of those people aren't here in the Rain, but we still look out for each other.  One of my longtime friends here saw a Facebook referral group need for my area and recommended me to the agent in need.  We connected and I'm working with those buyers now.  I've recommended her too because from here I know how she takes care of business.  The trust and bond is there and always will be.

Zero surprise for me that you successfully took care of that referral :)

Sep 13, 2022 07:23 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Liz and Bill Spear !

Sep 14, 2022 04:58 AM
Erik Hiss
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty - Worthington, OH
You can trust me for all your real estate needs!

Very true. And those bonds are a great way to expand your business

Sep 14, 2022 04:56 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

I look at referrals from this community as "gravy", business I wouldn't have had any other way.  I can't expressly plan for it as part of a business plan, but I know the potential is there every year.

Sep 14, 2022 06:38 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am glad that I have been able to make so many meaningful relationships on this platform and that I have had the chance to meet many in person which furthers a nice friendship.

Sep 14, 2022 06:58 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Brian, Definitely nice to meet other Rainers in person!  I know I'm not likely to meet many of the people here in person, I know based on past experience that it's like meeting up with an old friend when we do.

Sep 14, 2022 02:36 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Liz and Bill Spear Love this post as it is so true. I know I could pick up the phone and call so many of the connections I have made here in AR ask for help ( especially you ) and receive it in a NY minute. I could call and just chat with  Elyse Berman, PA and many others. How lucky are we to have made such wonderful friends across the USA 

Sep 14, 2022 08:51 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Hannah, I know the same.  Text/call/email and help will be available soon!

Sep 14, 2022 02:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bill- the bond you mentioned is what makes this community so special. Even though many of us have not met, we "know" each other. 

Sep 14, 2022 12:53 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

That we do!

Sep 14, 2022 02:37 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Hi Blitz 😎 your featured blog post rings true.  Go givers and go getters with our respectively Rainships.  I, too, have referred business and received business.  Most of all, I love that we share a common bond to help one another in good times and challenging times.😎  

Sep 15, 2022 06:58 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

I've always liked that I could reach out to other Rainers and get help when I needed it.

Sep 15, 2022 07:33 AM
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 Bill,
AR is the gift that keeps giving. I think we can ALL say, without exception, that we had no idea how meaningful AR would become to us.

Sep 15, 2022 08:12 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Definitely no expectation at the start that we'd have what we have today.

Sep 15, 2022 09:41 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Liz and Bill - Active rain is my first source for reliable agents.  I know who they are and their credibility.

Sep 16, 2022 03:14 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Same thing for us.  We've seen how others here act.  In most cases, that's a good thing.

Sep 17, 2022 06:59 AM
Anne Corbin
Long and Foster - Lake Anna - Spotsylvania, VA
Serving Lake Anna & Central Virginia

Absolutely! I've called you before. 😁

Sep 16, 2022 12:30 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

And much appreciated!

Sep 17, 2022 06:59 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Thank you for everything you do as an ambassador. This is very basic for me to say this but it matters. :

Sep 17, 2022 11:02 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

You're welcome!  We try our best to provide information that can help the community.

Sep 18, 2022 06:59 PM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I am thankful for all the solid relationships I have gain through ActiveRain and this is my first stop when looking for an agent to refer a relocating client to!

Sep 26, 2022 02:04 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Same for us.  If I'm going to refer, this is my starting point.

Sep 27, 2022 07:59 AM