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ActiveRain's Reconnection Challenge for April

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Real Estate Agent with Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 REB.0759001

ActiveRain's Reconnection Challenge for April

The personality of ActiveRain just 'Ain't what it Used to be', and for those that have been around for a while, it is missed. New members will see references to Raincamps and Meet-ups and have very little idea of the emotions in can conjure up for a lot of us.

It is essentially those feelings that are felt by those that sit in on a Zoom call.

Like Raincamps, Zoom calls carry discussions on a range of topics. and the underlying tone is a lot of friends again gathering, and even from afar, enjoying the closeness.

Over the calls this month, many familiar faces have attended, and some are back into their blogging mojo.

I reached out to ActiveRain hostess extraordinaire, Dagny Eason . She has been among the missing the past year but her reasons are well deserved.

When she first joined ActiveRain, she was an agent in the largest, family run brokerage in New England, and less than happy.  With the support and encouragement of her husband Kirk, she started a boutique brokerage in a very upscale part of the state.

Dagny's Real Estate is now well established, with 7 agents and on the second call to her she was about to put 2 new listings on market.

For the events known as Meet-ups, which had been encouraged by ActiveRain to create the social part of the platform, her gatherings were by far the largest.

Many other gatherings were held in restaurants or offices, but Dagny opened up her home and it drew large numbers. 

At one summer event there were over 30 ActiveRain members and even visiting members may have timed it to just experience this social event in person, as I was very surprised to walk onto her Deck and see Bob Crane sitting there with a beverage.

She is a very busy and active lady. The afternoon we last chatted, she was having treatment on her wrist created from a bad golf swing.

Her story of success from large to boutique agency would make for a good Zoom call, if one could only pin her down for that hour.

This post written with deepest affection for one of my favorite Rainers is for the ActiveRain April challenge,  ActiveRain Reconnection hosted Debe Maxwell and Brad Andershon.

I originally had stated that the challenge was hosted by Eileen Burns and Kat Palmiotti, whom I first met at one of Dagny's Meet-ups, so I am now stating correctly.

 

ActiveRain's Reconnection Challenge for April

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Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

Well done, Ed !  I hope Dagny comes back to the Rain !

Apr 27, 2024 07:31 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 Ed,
I very much enjoyed meeting Dagny on my trip East. Thank YOU for arranging that meetup!

Apr 27, 2024 07:42 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Taking a few moments to reconnect with someone is often more gratifying to the person who made the outreach than the person who received the outreach. Good morning to you as well.

Apr 27, 2024 07:46 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Ed - there is much evidence in your post that your reconnection efforts go beyond the boundaries of ActiveRain.  And to me, that's something quite real about everyday life.  Good for you.  And continued success to Dagny Eason.  

Apr 27, 2024 07:55 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I remember reading about her fantastic meet-ups and thought how gracious it was that she opened her home to members. She referred a client to us once and it was nice dealing with her!

Apr 27, 2024 07:58 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Nice post Ed. I agree, the changes in AR have not always been great...but hopefully the younger members will haul us into the future.

Apr 27, 2024 08:16 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Great post, Ed! I am glad you reconnected with Dagny and reminded us all to check her posts. I agree the transition to a boutique upscale brokerage will make a wonderful Zoom call. I am currently reading Dan Sullivan's "10x is easier than 2x" and I have a feeling her experience will fit well in that model.

Apr 27, 2024 08:27 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Yes, I loved reading her posts, I hope you can persuade her to relay her story, either via Zoom or by blog.

 

Apr 27, 2024 11:10 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed glad to hear you were able to reconnect with Dagny.  I miss her MeetUps.

Apr 27, 2024 11:55 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 I have been fortunate enough to have met Dagny Eason we were at a Rain camp together. You drove down to Philly. I believe I have a picture with many of us at lunch, including Ben Kinney and Patricia Kennedy, but I do miss Dagny. She is a lovely lady. Her posts were enjoyable too.  

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Apr 27, 2024 12:30 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Dagny. was here for many years, Ed. Glad yo know she is enjoying life to the fullest and I hope she recovers from surgery quickly and gets back to her game!

Apr 27, 2024 01:51 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Glad to know..

Apr 29, 2024 06:42 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I did meet you at one of Dagny's get togethers; that was such a fun evening! By the way Debe Maxwell, CRS and Brad Andersohn are hosting this month's challenge!

Apr 27, 2024 02:13 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I love this Ed, While I never made it to a RainCamp, I did make my share of MeetUps!!!  You're right, the Zoom calls are a good substitute!  

Apr 27, 2024 05:04 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's a bummer that Dagny Eason isn't able to be in the Rain very much, I have heard a lot of good things about her, but never really interacted with her much in the Rain.

Apr 28, 2024 05:54 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I remember Dagny wearing some amazing shoes to one of the east coast RainCamps. She certainly passed the Fun Test - and I'm guessing she still does!

Apr 29, 2024 07:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Ed, for telling us about this special contact. I hope she will become active again.

Apr 29, 2024 07:54 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754.

Excellent shout out to Dagny Eason remembered for her gracious and generous meetups. I hope she finds time in her busy schedule to join a Tuesday Zoom, 

Apr 29, 2024 06:02 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Thank you  Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 !!!     I cannot attend tomorrow, but am looking forward to the next one!!!!

I enjoyed all of these wonderful comments from all of the best folks that I remember from years ago!!    

Apr 29, 2024 06:13 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Ed! I absolutely love Dagny and would definitely love to have her back. I'm hopeful we all get to see her for next week's call. Thank you so much for reaching out to Dagny, Ed. She is renowned for her gracious meet-ups in her home!

Apr 29, 2024 09:06 PM