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Appreciation for the ActiveRain Feature Fairies!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

In my first Appreciation post entry for the ActiveRain February Challenge, I expressed my appreciation for Ben Kenny, keeping the AR lights on! 

My second post entry expressed my appreciation for the ActiveRain Development Team

My third post expressed my appreciation for ActiveRain Member Support

The goal and intention behind creating a series for the ActiveRain February Challenge was to honor and appreciate the site and all the people, front and center and behind the AR curtains, who bring it all together and create such a wonderful community for such wonderful and amazing people to learn, grow, and play. 

The ActiveRain Feature Fairies

Who are the Feature Fairies? What do they do?  

I have no clue who they are, but I would like to know - haha.  That is for you, Brian England 

I do know what they do. They feature posts, and the author of the post that gets featured receives $100 coveted AR points. Kat Palmiotti published an exceptional post this morning about Earning Points in Active Rain. Methinks the fairies missed it 👀

 

The ActiveRain Ambassadors

are appreciated for their time, dedication, and contributions to the site as well. 

The following Ambassadors Publish Weekly Posts: 

Bill Spear - Ask An Ambassador

George Souto - ActiveRain Weekly Zoom Meeting 

Kathy Streib  – Posts Just For You

Carol Williams – Second Chance Saturday

 

ActiveRain Zoom Host - Debe Maxwell, CRS 

Debe is appreciated for all that she does for the Community, including being the gracious hostess of the weekly Zoom meetings. 

ActiveRain Phone Lady - Miss Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 

Miss Margaret is known for many things here in the Rain. Perhaps what she is most known for is picking up the phone and calling members for any reason or no reason at all.  She is such a joy and so much fun to chat with. 

It takes a Village to Create A Community Like ActiveRain

From the top down, bottom up, and all in between, under the hood, behind the curtain, and those out in the open, fully exposed (not that kind of exposed), ActiveRain is a COMMUNITY of amazing people that keep the ActiveRain hearts beating! 

LET. IT. RAIN!

🧡💙

 

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist,

We spoke recently, and I mentioned that your first contest entry was brilliant! Now, you've written three more entries, all in that same category of brilliance!  Thank you for highlighting the contributions of so many important people who keep this beloved platform running.

Feb 17, 2026 04:28 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Miss Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 - I welcome a call from you any day, any time. Speaking with you is always a joy ... and you make me laugh 💛💙

Feb 17, 2026 06:33 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist - thank you for your "FEATURE FAIRY" post.

This completes and acknowledges your four entries. I am very happy that you decided to participate in the Challenge: February 2026 - AR Member Appreciation Month

 

Feb 17, 2026 04:50 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Patricia Feager 

Feb 17, 2026 06:35 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Kathleen, I know the Feature roll doesn't turn over with the same frequency as it did back in the Bob/Kerrie days, but I think the percentage of legit Feature type posts with broad community appeal is a lot lower than back in those days.  More people have turned focus to pure real estate posts (listings/open houses/market reports), so I suspect there's less focus on finding features than the old days.

Thanks for the mention of the Tuesday AAA posts and the posts by Carol, Kathy and George.   There are many people who care deeply about this community and seeing it continue to succeed.

Feb 17, 2026 06:42 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Bill Liz and Bill Spear - I agree with your assessment.

Your Ask an Ambassador posts are always filled with rich content.  Thank you. 

Feb 18, 2026 07:42 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

And the beat goes on Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  You've covered all the bases on how ActiveRain works and succeeds.

It is a collection of individuals that may we be the largest family to ever exist and no sign of slowing down

Feb 17, 2026 06:56 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 - ActiveRain is the largest family to ever exist ... the people here are amazing. 

Feb 18, 2026 07:44 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The feature fairies have a tough job these days - there are just so few posts that are not focused on recipes or local real estate! They certainly deserve more applause than ever before, Kathleen! And, THANK YOU for the mention! You’re so right, it truly does take a village.

Feb 17, 2026 08:53 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Debe Maxwell, CRS Thank you.

Feb 18, 2026 07:50 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't know who the feature fairies are, but obviously, my posts are never good enough to be featured, or perhaps the feature fairies just don't like me, haha.

Feb 18, 2026 04:36 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello, Brian England I cannot imagine that is the case.  What is not to like about you?  

Feb 18, 2026 07:51 AM
Brian England

Oh, I can ruffle feathers Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist and I know that I have over the years, haha.  I see someone who commented on this post, whom I ruffled feathers with, and she no longer interacts with me, haha.

Feb 18, 2026 09:26 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and excellent entry! I don't know who the ActiveRain feature fairies are either (except for the BananaTUDES fairies, I know who they are but they're different!) but I certainly do thank them as well. And they did feature the points post - I am grateful to them for that! 

Feb 18, 2026 05:08 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello, Kat Palmiotti I believe the points post was an oversight.  I am happy to know it got the coveted gold star! 

Feb 18, 2026 07:56 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathleen... it seems that as long as I've been here in The Rain there have been questions and even controversy about what gets featured and why. Someone, I don't think this issue will go away. I'm grateful whenever I'm featured, but I don't write my posts with the thought that I should be featured. So it's always a nice surprise when I am.

Feb 18, 2026 05:10 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

I am with you on this Miss Nina Hollander, Broker - I do not write with the idea that a post will be or should be featured.  It does feel good when a post is featured. I confess, there have been times when I questioned why one of my posts was featured (LOL). 

Feb 18, 2026 07:58 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist so far, I haven't questioned why one of my posts was featured. But every so often I see a featured post and truly wonder why. (But never yours.)

Feb 18, 2026 08:00 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathleen,
What a great post, and thanks for the mention. I am blessed to be included among so many amazing members who give their time and energy to make ActiveRain what it is.

Second Chance Saturday exists because of the contributions, creativity, and generosity of the entire community. I never intended it to be about ME choosing the posts, though. I wanted recommendations from others... to supplement the "how do I get Featured" question? Unfortunately, very few members actually send me recommendations, so I do end up selecting most of them.

ActiveRain has always been more than a platform. It is a collective effort sustained by people who show up, support one another, and help keep the community's spirit alive. I am grateful to play even a small part in that.

Feb 18, 2026 06:06 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello, Miss Carol Williams I never felt Second Chance Saturday was about you, other than you do the work and author the post.  

Absolutely agree, ActiveRain is more than a platform. It's about the people, the members. 

Feb 18, 2026 08:11 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist everyone you mentioned gives of there own personal time without compensation to make this site a positive experience for all members.

Feb 18, 2026 06:39 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Well said, George Souto - people "give" and with no expectations of getting anything in return.  

Feb 18, 2026 08:13 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Great post Kathleen!  Your list of posts for this months challenge will be a HUGE help to new members in understanding more of how AR works.  Good for you!

Feb 18, 2026 09:25 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ 

Feb 21, 2026 07:31 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  You have done an amazing job with your posts on this challenge, and I admire you more than ever. We all have a hand in keeping this site running; we are the village, and every single person who writes a post is important. I do not think anyone writes to get featured; we write to communicate with each other and convey information. May it be local, technology, or just plain fun, it is how we rock and roll here in the rain and continue to build meaningful relationships 

Feb 18, 2026 10:51 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you so much Miss Hannah Williams 

I agree that most of us are not writing and posting to be featured.  We comprise a collective of amazing people with incredible minds and hearts. 

Feb 21, 2026 07:38 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

I don't envy the feature faeries their jobs... 

Feb 18, 2026 02:25 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

I don't envy that job either, Alan. 

Feb 21, 2026 07:39 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Like others have said, participation is down and posting a recipe, despite how amazing it might taste, is not feature worthy. I do appreciate the powers that determine an author's writing compelling enough to put a 🌟on it.

Like this one, Kathleen!

Feb 19, 2026 06:00 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Miss Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

Feb 21, 2026 07:39 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Kathleen, what a great post, all four of them. I enjoyed reading them. Thanks for taking the time to do so. 

Feb 19, 2026 07:33 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Steffy Hristova 

Feb 21, 2026 07:43 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

So well put, there are so many who keep the lights on for us here in the Rain.

Feb 19, 2026 08:27 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Feb 21, 2026 07:46 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Kathleen. Thank you very much for sharing your observations.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Feb 21, 2026 08:57 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Another outstanding post.  

Feb 21, 2026 12:31 PM