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Celebrating Four Million Points on ActiveRain!

Today marks a significant milestone on ActiveRain—I've officially hit Four Million Points! It's hard to believe that it has been almost two decades since I joined this fantastic community. 

Reflecting on my journey, I realize that this achievement goes beyond just numbers. It’s not merely about accumulating points; it’s the years of consistent blogging, the countless hours spent writing, and the engagement with fellow members that truly count. Each post, comment, and interaction with the community has played a role in this journey.

In the early days, those points definitely remained a motivating factor. They encouraged me to write, to connect, and to stay involved. I often wonder how many of us would have continued without that initial drive to see our points grow. But over time, it has become so much more than just a competition for points. It has been about building relationships, sharing knowledge, and growing together as a community.

I’m grateful for all my experiences, the friends I've made, and the things I’ve learned and shared along the way. This milestone reminds me of the dedication and passion that have fueled my blogging journey. It’s more than just reaching a goal; it’s about the memories and connections still being formed through this platform.

 

 Click LINKS for more ''POINT " milestones

A Milestone at 500,000 Points

Lenn Harley 1 million points at Rain Camp

One million points the Rome way

Two Million On Air Party

Three Million Points

Thank you to everyone in the ActiveRain community for being a part of this adventure. Here’s to many more years of blogging, sharing, and connecting! Celebrating this achievement together makes it that much sweeter. 

Who Knew Blogging Was This Much Fun?

 

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Congratulations on reaching 4 million points - if it wasn't fun, you wouldn't still be doing it! So keep on enjoying the ride!

Apr 29, 2025 04:59 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kat Palmiotti, it's been a fun ride, and I'm lucky to know you!

I love your recent contest entry about speaking. All of it is so true!

Apr 29, 2025 06:42 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you!

Apr 29, 2025 08:15 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - congratulations on reaching the four-million-point milestone.  While things of many sorts evolve, there are many parts of ActiveRain that continue to be beneficial.  

Apr 29, 2025 05:58 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Michael Jacobs

You are appreciated. At least half of my points come from your wonderful, thought-provoking, pondering comments.

Apr 29, 2025 06:45 AM
Michael Jacobs

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 - that's too kind and with more than a bit of hyperbole which I also appreciate.  Happy Tuesday.

Apr 29, 2025 06:51 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Michael Jacobs Can you hear me smiling? 🙃

Apr 29, 2025 12:16 PM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist

Hi Margaret,

Wow, 4 million points,  what an incredible milestone! Your consistency, creativity, and passion truly shine through every post. It’s been inspiring to watch your journey and see your voice impact so many. You’ve earned every bit of this success, and I’m genuinely happy for you. Here’s to even more milestones ahead (like 5 million)!

Apr 29, 2025 05:59 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Good afternoon, Jeffrey Richman.

  Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate your support and encouragement. 

Apr 29, 2025 03:53 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Congrats on your accomplishment!!!  For some reason, I thought you had way more points than I did, haha.

Apr 29, 2025 06:13 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Hi Brian England, Good to see you!

You are waaaaay past me in both points and blogs.

Apr 29, 2025 03:59 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

Congratulations on this achievement Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 ! I think at some point the points evolve from motivation to milestones and reflection on decades of posts, conversations, debates and relationships. They are a reminder of how much this Active Rain Community means to us and what it's brought into our businesses and lives.

Apr 29, 2025 06:50 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP 

The points evolve from motivation to milestones, on years of posts and relationships. They are reminders of the Active Rain Community's value to our lives and businesses. 

Apr 29, 2025 04:07 PM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

Margaret.  Congratulations on this mighty achievement!

I admit to being both highly motivated and intimidated by points when I first arrived here in the early Messozoic era.  There were already millionaires in the mix, and that seemed so unattainable... and for quite a while I chased those points.

These days, I no longer pay any attention to how many points I have, rather I value the relationships, connections and memories created, as you have so eloquently mentioned.

Apr 29, 2025 07:07 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Alan May, in the beginning, we ended up with connections and relationships by chasing the points enough.

I used your blog on Sunday's radio show. It's the one that says, ' You don't need a Realtor.'  Thanks!

Apr 29, 2025 07:03 PM
Alan May

awwww, shucks.

Apr 30, 2025 10:53 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret. When I was first invited to the Rain, signed up and forgot about it for a couple of years.  Steve Hoffacker kept telling me to get started. I chased points all the way to 500,000 so it would be free. By then I was hooked by the people I met personally, over the phone, texting and commenting here in the Rain. It is the reason I am still active today. And, may I add your phone calls early in my presence here were invigorating. Thank you! Enjoy the journey towards 5 million.  

Apr 29, 2025 07:20 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Wayne Martin

So glad Steve encouraged you to get started. You are such an important member, and I love it when you stop by to comment. Never know when I might call again!

Apr 29, 2025 07:11 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

This is a huge achievement for sure. Way to go, Margaret. I miss Lenn Harley. She was spunky and fun. You all are great role models for us here in the Rain.

Apr 29, 2025 07:23 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Dr. Paula McDonald,

We have all had and have some great role models in the Rain!

Apr 30, 2025 10:08 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Congratulations and slow and steady wins the race as you so demonstrated. A Well deserved feature.

Apr 29, 2025 07:47 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Good to see you, Leanne Smith

Thank you! It has been slow, steady, and always consistent!

Apr 30, 2025 10:10 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Margaret, you have been one of the MAJOR contributors to this site and deserving of more than the points for reaching this milestone.

Apr 29, 2025 10:03 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

George Souto,

Thank you,

And the same thing can be said about you!

Apr 30, 2025 10:12 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Congratulations. This is wonderful.

 

Apr 29, 2025 10:04 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thank you, Ginger Harper 

Apr 30, 2025 10:12 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

4 Million!  Not bad...not bad at all!  Me?  I am closing in on my first million.  Pretty sure I will make that but no guarantees after!   

Seriously....so many of your blogs have had great information and you are well deserved to be in the top 23 all time point leaders on AR!  Congrats!!

Apr 29, 2025 11:48 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty 
Thank you so much for those kind words. The one-million goal was the most exciting. I never thought I would reach that one. I'm looking forward to you hitting that one million goal!

 

Apr 30, 2025 10:23 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Margaret:

Congratulations on reaching such a significant milestone...what a journey it has been. I'm so glad to have met you on more than one occasion and to have benefitted from your wisdom over the years as so many of us have.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 05:02 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Jeff Dowler, CRS 

I can say the same exact things about you! I appreciate your wisdom, kindness, and support over the years!

Apr 30, 2025 10:25 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

Good morning, Margaret.

Four million points is amazing, but the legacy of wisdom, kindness and generosity you have created on ActiveRain goes way beyond the numbers.

Your commitment to connecting with a member EVERY day is incredible. No points are awarded for that, yet it is (in my opinion) more valuable than a bazillion points. I admire you so much and feel blessed to call you a dear friend.

As far as fun, I believe you and I can find a way to make just about anything fun. 

Apr 30, 2025 06:21 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Congratulations, I wonder how many points you will have when you become a centenarian....maybe you will be given a bonus.

Apr 30, 2025 10:36 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543  From MRome CIT

We'd better be getting a bonus.

Can't imagine how much change can occur in that amount of time!

Apr 30, 2025 10:40 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

 

Carol Williams 

Thank you for your kind words! I treasure our friendship and look forward to creating more fun stuff together! 


You seem to accomplish more, whether working or retired, than anyone I've ever met. Your weekly highlight of members is an impressive, appreciated task, and you have truly mastered it! Thank you for the call and for sharing how your heartfelt rhymes made your friend's funeral special!

Apr 30, 2025 10:36 AM
Carol Williams

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 
The "more" fun stuff starts tomorrow. 😊

Apr 30, 2025 04:36 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Yea, 

What is the point having points?  Get any Green Stamps with them? 

All the best,

Sam Shueh

Apr 30, 2025 12:12 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Sam Shueh,

Unlike points, I think that green stamps had some value back in the day!

Apr 30, 2025 01:55 PM
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

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 
And we celebrate with you -- so many of us have learned so much from you over the years... On to the next Milestone --- All the best - Lynn

Apr 30, 2025 11:04 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thanks so much, Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375  It was good talking with you yesterday. And speaking of learning, wehave learned so much from you. 

May 01, 2025 05:36 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Congratulations, Margaret, on passing the four million points milestone.

On to five million!

May 10, 2025 06:59 AM