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šŸŒˆGratitude In The Active Rainā˜”

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Gratitude for Active Rain: A November Challenge (1/4)

This November, Iā€™m taking on the Active Rain gratitude challenge, which invites us to share four gratitude posts throughout the month. As someone who begins every day by jotting down things I'm grateful for, this feels like a natural fit. Over the years, I've filled hundreds of pages with moments of appreciation, and this month, Iā€™ll highlight four that mean the most to me.

This week, Iā€™m grateful for Active Rain itselfā€”the community and the incredible support team. I have experienced firsthand how Active Rain Member Support truly has our backs, and it reminded me just how special this platform is.

What makes Active Rain remarkable is the unique way we come together. We may all be in the real estate industry, but we bring a tapestry of perspectives shaped by our different backgrounds, experiences, and values. Here, we donā€™t always agreeā€”and yes, sometimes thereā€™s a bit of clashingā€”but more often, thereā€™s collaboration, mentorship, and genuine friendships. The support and learning opportunities here feel unmatched; we arenā€™t just colleagues, weā€™re a community that encourages growth and camaraderie.

Thank you, Active Rain, for being a place where we can exchange ideas, support each other, and keep building relationships that go beyond business. Thank you to my friends here, my acquaintances and to ActiveRain Member Support - who probably do not get enough credit for monitoring our sandbox. šŸ˜‚

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Thomas J. Nelson
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Thomas, on having this blogĀ FEATUREDĀ in theĀ Old Farts Clubgroup!Ā Ā 

Nov 10, 2024 05:02 PM
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Grateful to have connected with you... Thank you Active Rain!Ā 

Nov 10, 2024 05:36 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Well said Thomas. You know what? Folks here in the RAIN know a lot of stuff. Jeff

Nov 10, 2024 08:57 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I always work hard to be as grateful as I can be, and I love hearing all your stories. I look forward to hearing more. .

Nov 10, 2024 11:30 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yes indeed, an excellent gratitude post for ActiveRain!

Nov 11, 2024 03:41 AM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
ā€œExperience, reliable, leadershipā€

Well deserved gratitude for all those behind the scenes that keep the Rain falling!

Nov 11, 2024 04:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTORĀ® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The people in the Rain make it a special place and I am so glad that I have been able to meet so many Rainers in person over the years, including you!!!

Nov 11, 2024 05:10 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

My thanks as well for your posts and this acknowledgement of the power of Gratitude within Active Rain.

Nov 11, 2024 05:56 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Yeah, Iā€™ve definitely been pard this old spam for many many years now and my gratitude Is immense! :)

Nov 11, 2024 10:40 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR Ā® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Laura Cerrano sorry: pard this old spam?

Nov 12, 2024 07:43 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think you have lots of people here in the Rain who agree with you about their gratitude for ActiveRain

Nov 12, 2024 05:01 AM
Michael Mahoney
Real Broker, LLC - Boston, MA
Boston Realtor

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR Ā® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePROĀ 
I am huge proponent of this exercise. I do it each day.Ā 
I am follower of Larry Kendall's Ninja Selling and this is one of the daily things we have to do.Ā 

Nov 12, 2024 07:22 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR Ā® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Michael Mahoney ah hello fellow NINJA, yes me too, 25 years ago I took my fist Ninja Selling class where it was introduced to me and I do it as part of my Daily 5. šŸ„·šŸ» 

Nov 12, 2024 07:42 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

You can make it with what you put into it.Ā  New Friends..

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Nov 12, 2024 10:53 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTORĀ®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Well said!Ā  We've all taken away so much by being here.Ā  It's truly the gift that keeps giving, but only if you participate!Ā  The times I'm absent, I know it's time to get back to my AR friends.Ā  Thank you for this wonderful post!Ā 

Nov 12, 2024 05:56 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Thomas:

AR is indeed a very special and diverse community as you have so eloquently stated. Nice shout-out to ARMSĀ - they do one heckuva job for the community.

Jeff

Nov 12, 2024 07:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Well said Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR Ā® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO . ActiveRain is my social media life. I do send my posts over to FB but I do not spend any time on it. I appreciate the civil attitude here.

Nov 14, 2024 11:16 AM
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

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR Ā® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePROĀ 
Well said and accurate! Friends, support and technical back-up. Amazing.

Nov 14, 2024 04:45 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Itā€™s going to come back to this page, even if not intentionally and see how gratitude is working in your lives! I love to see it! :)

Nov 14, 2024 08:49 PM
Charles Ross - eXp Realty LLC
eXp Realty LLC Salina Group - Salina, KS
Love To Help People

Thomas J. Nelson, your reflections on the Active Rain community beautifully capture its unique value to real estate professionals. Collaboration and mentorship are priceless in our industry, and it's inspiring to see such gratitude expressed. #RealEstateCommunity #GratitudeInAction šŸ”šŸ’¬

Nov 15, 2024 10:26 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Your Thankfulness Post for ActiveRain is spot on. ActiveRain is a great community and I am glad to be a member.

Nov 17, 2024 01:27 PM
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Great post!

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Nov 17, 2024 02:31 PM