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Halloween Tidbits October Contest: Jeff Dowler

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Real Estate Agent with California Lifestyle Realty DRE# 1780607

This post is an entry into the October challenge hosted by Leanne Smith  and Endre Barath, Jr. 

You would have to be living under an ActiveRain rock not to have read a blog by Jeff Dowler.  He has been writing, advising, and setting an example for us for 17 years... and has compiled almost 5 MILLION points on AR.  You read that right.  Carlsbad Homes for Sale & Real Estate Tips. 

Jeff's mix of Carlsbad real estate blogs, local events, and personal stories are just the right blend to keep readers engaged.  He has branded himself as a Jeff Dowler RELOCATION SPECIALIST with an entire series of videos explaining to buyers and sellers how to handle all the hurdles in relocating to Southern California.  From finding an agent, to getting pre-approved, packing, whether to rent or buy.  He covers it all.  

Jeff Dowler the Beach DudeJeff comes from the East Coast, but has fallen for the west and the beach life.  His blogs cover the beach communities and like me... he loves where he lives.  It's easy to sell something when you believe in it.  Jeff also has done his homework- he is 1 of about 3% of all REALTORS in the US with the Certified Residential Specialist,  (CRS) designation, which required advanced coursework in technology, referrals, buyer and seller strategies, business planning and marketing, and had rigorous production requirements.  

There are so many amazing agents and people on ActiveRain- consistent, persistent bloggers with valuable information to share.  One of the greatest gifts ActiveRain gives us are the relationships we form with fellow bloggers.  Many have become Facebook and Instagram friends-- and some I don't remember that I originally met them through ActiveRain.  I just consider them FRIENDS!  (Let's hook up on social media, if we aren't already! )

I was lucky enough to meet up with Jeff and his wife Kay for lunch several years ago in person... September of 2012.  How can it be that long ago?  And for the life of me I cannot believe we did not snap a photo.  I went through all of my pictures and couldn't find it.  So Jeff, if you have a copy of our meet up, please post if for me!  

Better yet, next time you are in the desert area- let's meet up again and catch up.  You have inspired me so much throughout the years!  

 

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Kathy Schowe   760.333.8886  California LifestyleRealty  California Lifestyle RealtySchowe Properties                                           

        

                  
                                   

Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Kudos for giving such detailed information about Jeff Dowler, CRS and how his blogs have provided help for relocation to information about the beach communities. Glad to read you met Jeff in person, always a good thing.

Oct 07, 2023 11:27 AM
Kathy Schowe

Thank you so much for hosting the contest this month!! Kathy

Oct 07, 2023 11:31 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Enjoyed your blog page, and I added you as a follower. I would love the

follow back. Bill

Oct 07, 2023 11:28 AM
Kathy Schowe

Bill Salvatore - East Valley thank you for the follow!  I have already been following you and enjoying your posts!  Have a great weekend!  Kathy

Oct 07, 2023 11:31 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Wow, what can I say except thank you, thank you. I am so flattered by such complimentary words.

It has been such a pleasure getting to know you here and following you on Instagram - you have a wonderful presence there and clearly in the La Quinta Country Club. If anyone is interested in buying or selling there you ARE the agent to make that happen, and clearly do so on often.

It was fun to meet you in person and we would love to do that again sometime.

I might add that many thanks are due YOU, again, for all the help you gave my Aunt Daisy when she was looking for a rental in Palm Desert for several months some years ago. You went above and beyond to make that rental happen for her. 

Many thanks!

Jeff

Oct 07, 2023 02:15 PM
Kathy Schowe

Jeff Dowler, CRS -- This is just a small hank you for all you have done through the years!  And your Aunt Daisy was a darling... I took her to see the movie "The Artist"... in Bob's Porshe.  She loved it!  K

Oct 07, 2023 04:29 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Sorry to say I cannot find a pic of our meetup either Kathy Schowe I'm kinda surprised. How did that happen?!

Guess that means another lunch is in order.

Jeff

Oct 07, 2023 07:52 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy Schowe both Jeff and I joined AR the same year and month, and I have been reading his exceptional blogs ever since then.

Oct 07, 2023 02:29 PM
Kathy Schowe

And hopefully many, many more years for both of you here in the Rain!  Kathy

Oct 07, 2023 04:30 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Kathy- I've never met Jeff Dowler, CRS but I've always felt like he is a rock here at the Rain. He is ever-present and steady with his posts. He is never drawn into some of the kerfuffles that can occur here, and I admire that. 

Oct 07, 2023 05:43 PM
Kathy Schowe

Jeff Dowler, CRS  is one of the best!  You two would be peas in a pod!  Kathy

Oct 12, 2023 01:47 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wow I have met our friend Jeff Dowler, CRS  twice in the past god knows how many years... so if he has been here 17 years that puts me somewhere around 14 + years on the platform:)Endre

Oct 07, 2023 09:37 PM
Kathy Schowe

Yes- Jeff Dowler, CRS  is an icon... and sure deserves kudos!  K

Oct 12, 2023 01:47 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

p.s.: what a great contribution to the Active Rain Challenge for this month please do not forget to link it to Leanne Smith original post, Endre

Oct 07, 2023 09:40 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Jeff Dowler, CRS is such a great guy and I have had the pleasure of hanging out with him on quite a few occasions.  We always get together when I am in the San Diego area!

Oct 08, 2023 05:34 AM
Kathy Schowe

He is great!  Thanks for stopping by!  

Oct 09, 2023 08:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... what a nice "tribute" to Jeff Dowler, CRS I, too, have been fortunate to meet him in person. I've followed Jeff's posts for many years.

Oct 08, 2023 05:59 AM
Kathy Schowe

He is a great guy too!  Thanks for stopping by!  K

Oct 09, 2023 08:37 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

Jeff Dowler, CRS is a great choice! He was my very first Active Rain friend, very welcoming and helpful in The Rain! I've enjoyed multiple lunches with Jeff given we live 25 minutes (with no traffic) apart.

Oct 12, 2023 01:37 PM
Kathy Schowe

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets  WOW!  Thanks for sharing the picture!!  Jeff Dowler, CRS 

Oct 12, 2023 01:48 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing this well deserved tribute.

Oct 12, 2023 01:45 PM
Kathy Schowe

My next tribute will be for YOU!  Roy Kelley I'm a huge fan!  K

Oct 12, 2023 01:48 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Schowe  Our Jeff is very popular! I call him my GURU. When I first started on AR 2009 I wondered what he was doing writing these market reports. Then I learned and started writing them too. He came from my part of the world Philly area. I really enjoyed your entry. Jeff's summer photo with the cap is one of my favorites. Jeff Dowler, CRS  is the best 

Oct 12, 2023 03:27 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

 

Kathy Schowe: Great choice! I went to my AR tags and had a dozen about Jeff Dowler, CRS. This is one from 2010.

Oct 16, 2023 12:38 PM
Kathy Schowe

Jeff Dowler, CRS  is another icon at AR!  K

Oct 16, 2023 12:59 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Nice tribute to Jeff who has owned art galleries on the east coast prior to migrating to beautiful California😎

Oct 27, 2023 07:06 AM
Kathy Schowe

Thanks for stopping by Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 !  Have a wonderful weekend!  Kathy

Oct 27, 2023 09:37 AM