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Still have points to spend and have figured it out!

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Real Estate Agent with Wayne M Martin

What more can be said than "thank you" to Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell, CRS for cosponsoring the June Challenges here in the Rain. An opportunity to unleash your thoughts on how to spend your points in imaginary land by converting the points into real money.

For a couple of us we spent some money on a favorite automobile restoration. Mine was a shiny red 1961 red Ford Thunderbird Convertible. For Ed Silva it was an MG automobile of yesteryear. 

Leave it to Carol Williams who is addicted to golf, and quite good at it to spend points on helping Kids learn about life and survival in today's world. 

Larry and Sheila Arganoff wanted to purchase a GPS to keep them on the right track when working with buyers and sellers or a decoder on what buyers were thinking but not disclosing it to their agent. 

It was Ed Silva who also wanted to use points to sponsor a super meet-up.

Michael Jacobs, as usual, got my creativity juices stirring to ponder another entry into this month's challenge. My brain started turning and even produced some good ideas before the light bulb turned on. What would I do with the balance of my points, having already committed a substantial number, that would have member benefit?

As my mind turned I even had some thoughts of my own post ala Mr. Crappy the ghost writer of Kathleen Daniels but could not come close to Kathleen's creativity. So, I read the entry by Wanda Kubat about a miracle "ChillPill" and

It hit me! Why not commit the balance of my points on contributing to the ideas of others who had such great ideas to help our members? So that it what I have decided to do. 

Maybe Anna and Debe could appoint a few people to a committee to allocate the points among fellow entries. May the candidates to receive points by all members who entered the June challenge. 

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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing this fun and thoughtful post, Wayne Martin! I really appreciate the way you highlight everyone's creative ideas and your generous decision to support others’ contributions. It’s inspiring to see such a community spirit. Thanks again for your insights and for making the challenge even more meaningful! 😊

Jun 22, 2025 03:23 PM
Wayne Martin

The Rain provides knowledge and thoughts for pondering that I truly enjoy.

Jun 23, 2025 06:04 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Wayne- You truly are a giving person!!!  I love your idea. What I've loved about this challenge is learning about different charitable organizations. 

Jun 22, 2025 05:13 PM
Wayne Martin

Absolutely and I did not get to mention so many others with ideas worthy of support. 

Jun 23, 2025 06:04 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Wayne:

Now that is certainly a thoughtful way to share your points...with your ActiveRain colleagues. No doubt Anna and Debe will figure it out.

Jeff

Jun 22, 2025 05:21 PM
Wayne Martin

Anna and Debe will do a much better job. 

Jun 23, 2025 06:06 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

If I had 5,700,00+ points I would share them as well...I need to get another 4K to hit 1mil!  Keeping mine for a while...LOL!!

Jun 22, 2025 05:56 PM
Wayne Martin

May you hit your million soon. I will try and do my part to help out. 

Jun 23, 2025 06:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Wayne,

You are a charitable kind of guying giving away points to others in the rain! I like it! Why not! Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell, CRS will forma a committee to over see the point distributions!

Jun 22, 2025 07:44 PM
Wayne Martin

Actually if I had read Debe Maxwell's entry before I posted any of mine she would have received all of my points

Jun 23, 2025 06:13 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, aren't you selfless, Wayne?! What a great philanthropic take on this challenge. 

Love your entries and thank you so much for bring your creativity to the table this month!  

Jun 22, 2025 07:47 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I love your generosity, Wayne Martin and thank you so much for your kind comment.

Jun 27, 2025 09:56 PM
Wayne Martin

After reading your post you could j=have had all my points. And, if your dream could come true what a better place the world would be. 

Jun 23, 2025 06:14 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Wayne - thank you for the mention.  The challenges and so many different aspects of the platform continue to offer inspiration.  And delivers on a regular basis.  

Jun 23, 2025 03:01 AM
Wayne Martin

Well put!

Jun 23, 2025 06:14 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Wayne... are you the generous one to contribute your points! Everyone needs a bit of help now and then. But at the same time, I believe in the old-fashioned way of doing things... earning them.

Jun 23, 2025 04:17 AM
Wayne Martin

I agree, but sometimes everyone needs a little help!

Jun 23, 2025 06:15 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX
Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Wayne Martin - Congratulations to you on your FEATURE Story and to all who have received one or more features for this June Challenge. You were all terrific!

Yours were exceptional. But then again, you are also exceptional. It is wonderful to have your intelligence shared here on ActiveRain!

Jun 23, 2025 04:42 AM
Wayne Martin

The Rain provides much through the giving of others.

Jun 23, 2025 06:31 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I will join with you, Wayne, and match your points donation for others to use.

Jun 23, 2025 05:08 AM
Wayne Martin

Thanks Roy! We can accomplish much here in the Rain with a TEAM effort. 

Jun 23, 2025 06:32 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

This is very close to the post that I'm going to share today!

Jun 23, 2025 05:11 AM
Wayne Martin

I have read your post and all of those you mentioned, besides me, deserve the support. The Rain as a team is hard to beat

Jun 23, 2025 06:33 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Wayne Martin 

What a good idea you came up with. I enjoyed reading your post. Have a great week and stay cool in this heat.

Jun 23, 2025 05:37 AM
Wayne Martin

Staying cool may be a big challenge. It is hot here. 

Jun 23, 2025 06:34 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

Wayne, Really like how you spotlight other's ideas and show support (including ours, thank you).  Enjoy reading the community spirit here in The Rain!

Jun 23, 2025 06:41 AM
Wayne Martin

The acronym "TEAM", together everyone achieves more shines brightly in this community

Jun 23, 2025 07:56 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

You certainly met the June Challenge, Wayne Martin.

Your generosity in sharing your ActiveRain points is marvelous.

Jun 23, 2025 07:23 AM
Wayne Martin

So many have joined me and for such good causes. 

Jun 23, 2025 07:56 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I love this, Wayne. Nice job and great creativity! I haven't written one of these posts yet. I need to get going.

Jun 23, 2025 09:18 AM
Wayne Martin

I am confident anything entry b you will be amazing. 

Jun 23, 2025 01:24 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

What a great idea!  Combine points and create something even bigger.   There are so many great posts out there!  

Jun 23, 2025 11:06 AM
Wayne Martin

I only mentioned a few because there were so many. The response from others about contributing points and The Rain could do real big things.

Jun 23, 2025 01:26 PM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

I have learned so many good things from AR and I feel a part of the vibrant community of knowledgeable agents. Thank YOU!

Jun 23, 2025 11:19 AM
Wayne Martin

The drops that fall in our community are droplets of knowledge so I prance around without an umbrella and absorb.

Jun 23, 2025 01:27 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Loved tis, Wayne...especially loved the graphic!!

Jun 23, 2025 01:54 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I had heard that miracle of miracles, any points you donate to pothers are automatically replaced with a bonus for generosity.

Jun 24, 2025 10:50 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

You are a very kind an generous man Wayne Martin 

I think everyone would donate all their points to Debe Maxwell, CRS for her dream to some true. Her husband and her deserve all the points in the world!

Jun 27, 2025 11:43 PM