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Why We Love What We Do—Join the ActiveRain February Challenge & Share the Love ❤️

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Why We Love What We Do—Join the ActiveRain February Challenge & Share the Love ❤️

It's time for February 2025’s Challenge - spread the love! For this challenge, Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty and I are asking you to write a blog post answers a simple yet powerful question: What do you love about what you do?

Whether you're an agent, broker, inspector, attorney, stager, or even a retired real estate professional, we all have something special that excites and motivates us in our work life. This is your chance to reflect on what makes your career or passion special and share it with the ActiveRain community.


A Few Ideas to Spark Your Creativity:

  • As a real estate agent, maybe you love connecting people with their dream homes and helping them through one of the most significant transactions of their lives. The joy of seeing the smiles on your clients' faces when they finally find the perfect place is simply unmatched!
  • If you're an inspector, perhaps you find satisfaction in the detailed work of ensuring homes are safe and sound. You may love educating buyers and sellers on the maintenance of their properties, giving them peace of mind.
  • For a stager, maybe it’s the magic of transforming a space to highlight its best features, helping homes sell faster and for a better price!

 

Whatever your reason, it’s a great time to share with your ActiveRain family! 🎉

 

  • Your post must be at least 300 words long.
  • A featured graphic is required.
  • One post will qualify for the bonus points but, feel free to share the love this month with more than 1 post about why you love what you are doing in 2025!
  • Please do not submit your advertisements, market reports, or localism posts as entries into the challenge. Please make sure your entry post answers the question, "What do you love about what you do?" if it doesn't, it will not be given challenge points.

 

And as a little extra incentive: ActiveRain will reciprocate the love with 2,000 points for participating! 🌟


So, what do you love about what you do? Let’s get to writing and share the passion we all have for our careers. Pat and I can’t wait to read your posts!

 


 

#ActiveRainChallenge #WhatILove #RealEstateCommunity #ActiveRainLove

 

© Debe Maxwell, CRS | The Maxwell House Group | Savvy + Company | SavvyBroker@me.com | Why We Love What We Do—Join the ActiveRain February Challenge & Share the Love ❤️

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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Hello  Debe Maxwell, CRS  and Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty  Here is my AR Challenge 

Love buy and sell home brings me Joy 

Feb 17, 2025 05:23 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Hannah Williams, thank you for entering our "LOVE" challenge. I will have to read it later, hopefully tonight. I know I'll love it!

Feb 18, 2025 10:22 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hey there, Hannah Williams! Thank you for your entry. I'm off to read it now!

Feb 19, 2025 06:59 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Thank you and Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty for hosting this month's challenge, Debe Maxwell, CRS. Here is my entry: 5 Reasons I Got Into Real Estate

Feb 18, 2025 10:31 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Girl, I love it! Thank you for the entry ❤️

Feb 19, 2025 03:52 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Like Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty, I absolutely LOVE it, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! ❤️

Feb 19, 2025 07:43 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Thank you Debe and Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty for putting forth this challenge.

Here is my offering   A Twist in Thinking

Feb 20, 2025 07:39 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you, Gloria Todor! I'm off to read your post...

Feb 20, 2025 08:23 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

A twist? I'm on my way to read your entry...

Feb 20, 2025 09:19 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Thanks Ladies for hosting such a heart warming challenge this month ❤️!

Here's my love story (entry)!

Home Is Where The Heart Is!

Feb 22, 2025 09:29 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I already know we're going to love your love story, Anna "Banana" Kruchten!

Feb 23, 2025 11:40 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

You never disappoint. Thank you! ❤️

Feb 24, 2025 06:28 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Thanks girls for hosting this month's challenge.   It has been a wonderful career choice!

An Awesome Career Choice

Feb 22, 2025 01:06 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

For you to be able to do the traveling you are doing now, you had to love what you do! It shows in all you do, Joan Cox.

Feb 23, 2025 11:58 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Thanks, Joan Cox for your entry. It resonated with me.

Feb 24, 2025 06:30 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

My Mother was born on February 23. In honor of my Mom, I decided to post the Spread the Love challenge post today. 

Thank you Debe Maxwell, CRS and Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty for hosting 

The Things We Do For Love | Spread the Love Challenge

 

Feb 23, 2025 03:31 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Oh, I love that, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist. Can't wait to read yours.

Feb 25, 2025 08:55 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
Feb 23, 2025 07:32 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

🐾 ❤️ 🐾

Feb 27, 2025 10:52 AM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist
Feb 24, 2025 06:33 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Loved your entry, Jeffrey Richman! You were definitely called to do what you do.

Feb 27, 2025 11:45 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Thanks for entering, Jeffrey Richman. I look forward to reading your entry.

Feb 28, 2025 06:11 PM
Randy Mitchelson,APR
Trusted Marketing & Public Relations Advisor - Bonita Springs, FL
First Impressions are made at First Click

Here's my entry for the February Challenge ! Thanks for providing the platform to share our stories.

Feb 24, 2025 07:54 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Love your entry! Thank you Randy Mitchelson,APR.

Feb 27, 2025 11:52 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Ohh, I have some reading to do, Randy Mitchelson,APR. Thanks for entering!

Feb 28, 2025 06:12 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

here is my entry for the February challenge!!!

 

February Challenge

Feb 26, 2025 09:22 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks for your entry, Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD! I didn't mention, kudos to you for maintaining an ex-relationship - that can be quite the feat!

Feb 27, 2025 04:01 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

I need to play catch up Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD. I look forward to weekend reading your post.

Feb 28, 2025 06:13 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Debe Maxwell, CRS I've been working on this from day one of the challenge and here it is. Why We Love What We Do

Feb 27, 2025 07:18 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Bob "RealMan" Timm, thank you for sharing your love for helping your talented son - I love that!

Feb 27, 2025 05:42 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Hi Bob "RealMan" Timm - great to see you entered the challenge!

Feb 28, 2025 06:14 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debe and Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty 

Here's my entry for the Challenge, almost down to the wire.

My Journey of Love.

Thanks for hosting.

Jeff

Feb 28, 2025 05:12 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I wrote mine but, didn't post it, Jeff Dowler, CRS so, you're not the last! 

Looking forward to reading about your journey of love.

Feb 28, 2025 06:33 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

I have my weekend reading to do Jeff Dowler, CRS 😍

Feb 28, 2025 06:14 PM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Here is my entry into why I love real estate!         It is all about the people!

 I Have Loved Helping Folks with Real Estate Since the mid - 1980's!

 

 

Feb 28, 2025 08:24 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Oh my gosh, love your entry, Mike! Thank you!! Forgot to mention on my comment - I love that your clients let you hunt on their property. How cool is that?!

Feb 28, 2025 09:32 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

I love your entry, Mike! Thanks for sharing it.

Mar 01, 2025 10:08 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell
Feb 28, 2025 08:57 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Can't wait to read your entry, Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty! Thanks for being my partner-in-crime for this month's challenge! You've been AMAZING!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 🥰

Feb 28, 2025 09:33 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

And, here is mine! You know, I HAD to be last!! 

My Passion for Real Estate and Life Well-Beyond the Closing Table

Feb 28, 2025 09:12 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

I finished mine around 10:30 central time Debe Maxwell, CRS, right before you!

Mar 01, 2025 10:09 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

LOL That is hilariouos, Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty! We may just be sisters-from-another-mister!

Mar 01, 2025 04:42 PM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist

Hi Debe,

I didn't know that I was supposed to put the link to the challenge here 😱.  I just found it, so here it is (I know that it's very late, but it was done on time) Why I Love Creative Real Estate---february-challenge

Mar 08, 2025 07:49 AM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS Was just curious when the February contest points will be posted to our individual pages?  I hope you are having a great week!  Mike 

Mar 12, 2025 08:03 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

I didn't see the points either!!!!!!!!!  Just a nudge..gotta move up in the rankings!!

Mar 18, 2025 11:52 AM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

What a great subject. It would be ideal to have something similar for the month of gratitude, November. 

Oct 01, 2025 02:16 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

There’s so much to love about what we do there’s so much to do when we help people curate their house in such a way that they love it even more..

Jan 07, 2026 11:59 PM