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February Challenge…Member Appreciation for This Maverick

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February Challenge…Member Appreciation

for This Maverick

 

This month’s challenge, hosted by Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran, is going to be fun. It’s the perfect way to shine a much-deserved light on a fellow member!

The real challenge comes in trying to decide who to highlight. We have many members who daily give and share, making this platform a better place. 

Eileen Burns 954.483.3912, FLorida Real Estate Connector   (Douglas Elliman Las Olas)

There is a member who doesn’t post every day, or every week, for that matter. However, every Tuesday at 1 pm CST, Eileen Burns is at our Zoom call to present and moderate. She is always there with an intelligent question for the presenter. I know that is something we count on. 

She is also instrumental in making sure we have speakers on Tuesdays.

I met Eileen in South Florida during our many ActiveRain Meetups. She held some in Broward County and also attended the ones we held in Delray or Boca and as far north as Jupiter. From these meetups, I learned that Eileen is the consummate Networker.

 

Our Meetups in Broward always had non(potential) ActiveRain members invited by Eileen. She made sure everyone was introduced and always provided a short “elevator speech” about what we did.  

If you want to know about the local economy and the area's plans… ask Eileen. If I were starting a new business, I know she would be there for support and advice on getting my name out there. 

 

I have seen Eileen support other members who may have been maligned by another member in a post or comment. She is firm and yet diplomatic in her efforts.  I witnessed this recently, and I applaud her for speaking up.  

 

Eileen has switched gears recently and is with DouglasElliman as a Broker Associate. If you know of anyone looking for a luxury condo in South Florida, call Eileen.




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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Eileen, who I met through you organizing a breakfast in Delray when I was visiting Florida after my move to Chicago, is a special person. I remember meeting her vividly. Nicely done. 

Feb 03, 2026 04:34 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

thank you Wayne Martin for your comments😎

Feb 03, 2026 06:06 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Wayne Martin The amount of information Eileen has amazes me. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:01 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

An excellent person to highlight! Eileen is always free with her suggestions and I can tell you that one of the things she suggested to me when I moved to Montana resulted in new friends, some business, and my involvement in a cooking club! Three cheers for Eileen!

Feb 03, 2026 04:37 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

thanks Kat Palmiotti happy to oblige😎

Feb 03, 2026 06:06 AM
Kathy Streib

She's a good force! Kat Palmiotti  She knows how to do it but never tells us...just suggests.

Feb 03, 2026 01:02 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kathy Streib - I'm so glad you featured Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 for the February 2026 - AR Member Appreciation Month Challenge! The first time I heard Eileen speak I was intrigued by her accent and how welcomed I felt when she talked to me. She didn't just talk, she asked questions and listened - Eileen really, really listened. She always has something good to say that is interesting during Zoom meetings. Her intelligence is a gift, and more people need to get to know her, who haven't met her yet. I may never get to Florida again, I will never forget Eileen. I enjoy seeing the group that faithfully follows Debe Maxwell, CRS Zoom Meetings. Each time I was there, Eileen was too! I may not be exposed to the Florida sun, but that shining face of Eileen has always been there when I showed up. 

Thank you for featuring one of AR's gifts who has so much to offer the membership!!!

Feb 03, 2026 05:03 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

thank you Patricia Feager I certainly will visit with you the next time I go to Texas.  Glad and humbled to hear such nice words from you😎

Feb 03, 2026 06:08 AM
Patricia Feager

Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 - it would be an honor to visit with you some day. You have warmth and friendliness in your voice. Your personality shines through. I try my best to always be honest and nice with others. 

It was good seeing you on ZOOM this afternoon. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:26 PM
Kathy Streib

Awww Patricia Feager I don't think I've ever met anyone as tuned into the local economy than Eileen.

Feb 03, 2026 01:07 PM
Patricia Feager

Kathy Streib - I admire people (especially women like Eileen) who have a good understanding for their local economy. 

And for what it's worth, I admire you too. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:27 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I agree with you, the most difficult part of this challenge was narrowing it down to just 4 people to speak highly about, haha.  Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 is absolutely a great choice!!!  She is so smart, supportive, and someone that I know that I could count on if I needed something that she could help with!

Feb 03, 2026 05:28 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

thank you Brian England I have added an AR meetup to my bucket list visit to AZ next😎

Feb 03, 2026 06:09 AM
Brian England

I love that Eileen Burns 954.483.3912, I would enjoy meeting you in person!

Feb 03, 2026 06:16 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England not that many know Eileen unless they have attended our Zoom calls. You can learn a lot from her about networking. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:08 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for this Challenge entry. It is nice to learn more about our members.

Feb 03, 2026 05:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley I love learning more about the members!!!

Feb 03, 2026 01:09 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy. I've had the pleasure of meeting Eileen in Charlotte in person... but only once. And I've availed myself of calling her in the past for advice about the Florida market. She's a font of knowledge, for sure.

Feb 03, 2026 05:40 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

HI Nina Hollander, Broker I remember our meetup vividly.  I believe they kicked us out to set up for dinner!  Yes, I am always happy to talk about Florida real estate😎

Feb 03, 2026 06:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker She could give seminars on how to Network effectively. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:10 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Douglas Elliman Las Olas - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Kathy Streib what a pleasant surprise to see you feature me as your condidate for this month's challenge.  Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 and I were just speaking about this subject yesterday and today I am humbled and filled with gratitude to hear such nice comments about me.  I was reluctant at first to chime in on the zoom calls with so many questions.  As you know, I am quite curious about lots of subjects.  Thanks gf😎

Feb 03, 2026 06:12 AM
Kathy Streib

Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 we rely on your questions!!!!!  Keep them coming. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:11 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Yes, very true, and you can always rely on Eileen to have a question, her curiosity is boundless. She would make a good detective. I can imagine her saying, I have just one more question!

Feb 03, 2026 06:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 like Peter Falk in Columbo!!!!   She always has an intelligent question, and because of that we continue to learn. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:12 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, although haven't ever met Eileen in person, she has called a few times, lovely woman!

Feb 03, 2026 11:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner She really is fun and full of information. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:12 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy there are several ways that member contribute to this site, and Eileen's contribution to our ActiveRain Weekly ZOOM Meetings is above and beyond in making sure we have a speaker every week, as well as the insight she provides at every meeting.

Feb 03, 2026 12:48 PM
Kathy Streib

Very true George Souto  For me...I counted on her to show up at our AR Meetups because I knew she would be good at getting everyone talking. 

Feb 03, 2026 01:15 PM