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I always enjoy participating in the monthly #ActiveRainChallenge. I am grateful that Debe Maxwell, CRS and Lew Corcoran are hosting this month's challenge. Even though life in the Rain has changed over the years, there is still a lot of good that comes from it being in existence.

For me, life in the Rain is all about networking. I love getting to know others on a personal level and learning about how they do things in their area for the benefit of their clients. In thinking about what I can do to make life in the Rain better, the only thing that I can come up with for myself is to be more supportive of those who aren't at all supportive of me, haha. I feel that I already do this to a certain extent, but tend to lose interest quickly in people who take, take, take, but don't give anything. As I relate this to charity, I am all about giving anyone and everyone a hand up if I am able to do so, but I get tired very quickly of people who prove themselves to only be after a handout time and time again. I love that there has been a strong push from many in the Rain to get newbies involved. It would be amazing if more newbies became active because so many long-time Rainers have left over the years or don't participate as much as they once did. Also, it seems that many who are active are retired, which is a good thing, but more so for friendships to develop than for real estate business to be exchanged and enhanced through others. I think that these challenges do a great job of encouraging people to blog about themselves, their thoughts, or life in their area, as it allows me a chance to get to know more about them, what they are about, and where they live. I love referring prospective clients to the people that I have interacted with in the Rain over the years and gotten to know well. I am reluctant to refer anyone to someone that I know nothing about, and definitely won't refer anyone to someone who seems to be all about themselves because it tells me that they might not always have their clients' best interests in mind. I make a point of reaching out to newbies, encouraging them, and offering to help them in any way that I can, and I will continue to do so. My hope is that interactions will occur, they will get active, and make some great relationships in the Rain that will lead to more business for them, as well as some possible strong friendships!


I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon


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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

LOVE the photos!! Such wonderful memories, Brian. I couldn't agree more with your post. ActiveRain is at its best when it's built on relationships, trust and genuine interaction. Like you, I'm much more comfortable referring clients to people I've come to know through conversations, comments, Zoom interactions and shared experiences than to someone I've never interacted with.

I also appreciate your commitment to encouraging newcomers. We all benefit when new members feel welcomed and become active participants. The friendships, knowledge-sharing and referral opportunities that grow from those connections are what have kept many of us here for years.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful entry in this month's challenge. From your post to God's ears!

Jun 10, 2026 06:16 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thank you for all of the kind words Debe Maxwell, CRS I am blessed to have your friendship!  It's so valuable for us to have someone to refer to no matter where our clients might be moving to!

Jun 10, 2026 06:34 AM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

 Brian England your post hits the nail on the head. Activerain is about the community and networking. It was great meeting you when you were in DC a couple of years ago and it's wonderful that you are able to connect and network with so many Rainer's when you travel. 

Jun 12, 2026 12:16 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love that we had the chance to meet Buzz Mackintosh and I always look forward to meeting new people when I am traveling!

Jun 12, 2026 02:10 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Brian... love the photos! They always bring back great memories. I understand the frustration of "giving" by reaching out and never getting anything back. And while I believe that's a good goal and I do it myself, at some point I also believe it's time to stop reaching out to those who don't respond. Relationships and communication cannot be a one way street.

Jun 13, 2026 04:36 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

So true that networking/communicating, whether virtually or in person, is what ActiveRain is all about. And I agree with Nina that relationships have to be a two-way street!

Jun 13, 2026 04:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You nailed it Nina Hollander, Broker it should never be a one-way street; there has to be reciprocation for a solid relationship to develop!

Jun 13, 2026 05:01 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England at some point we need to acknowledge that some people will not reciprocate and stop beating our heads against a wall reaching out to them.

Jun 13, 2026 05:03 AM
Brian England

You are right about that Nina Hollander, Broker and the older I get, the shorter my fuse gets, haha.

Jun 13, 2026 08:43 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England my fuse has almost disappeared, Brian!

Jun 13, 2026 11:09 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Yes, in the Rain and in real life Kat Palmiotti one way relationships never work out, haha.  Everyone doesn't seem to mind giving a hand up, but if someone is always only looking for a hand out, that gets old quickly, haha.

Jun 13, 2026 05:02 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Brian Englandmy drinking buddy from afar. If not for the Rain we would have never met and corresponded. What a loss that would have been. Until we can have an adult libation at the same place, we will have to settle for dinking at different bars together. Enjoy your evening adult libation.  

Jun 13, 2026 05:41 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Good morning, Wayne Martin, I agree, that truly would have been a loss.  I sure hope that one day we will indeed get to enjoy an adult libation together!

Jun 13, 2026 08:40 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Douglas Elliman Las Olas - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Brian England absolutely love the ActiveRain meetups and events that take place.  We meet visionaries like yourself, mentors, professionals who get what we do, collaboration, rainships and the list goes on

Jun 13, 2026 10:13 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I hope that one day I will get to meet you in person Eileen Burns 954.483.3912.  So many great connections can be made in the Rain!

Jun 13, 2026 10:19 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Over the years, I have so enjoyed meeting many Rainers in person. Let me know if you are ever in the great state of Texas! 

Jun 13, 2026 10:38 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I certainly will, Dr. Paula McDonald because I would really love to meet you!  If you are ever going to be in the Phoenix area, let me know, and I will put together a nice meetup, and you can meet a few Rainers in the Phoenix Metro area.

Jun 13, 2026 11:28 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Brian, I can recognize all the people in the photos. And the meetings with the Rainers. Fun post.

Jun 13, 2026 12:29 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love that I can always rely upon you to join us for a meetup Steffy Hristova and I wish more Rainers would come to the Phoenix Metro area, so we could have more meetups, haha.

Jun 13, 2026 05:38 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Brian England - All the people you have met over the years have been the building blocks for successful Networking. That's exactly what ActiveRain is all about and making memories with the people you have met and communicated with over the years. We've laughed, cried, laughed, and longed for people who are no longer with us. There's still a lot more work for all of us to do because ActiveRain must never stop growing and teaching us how to learn new relevant information for success. 

Jun 14, 2026 02:18 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's a great place for networking Patricia Feager and I love meeting people in person!  I hope that more of the newbies will get active and we will be able to build some strong connections with them!

Jun 14, 2026 05:25 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Well done Brian England for pointing out the interactions that grow the platform and crate friends all over the country.

Jun 16, 2026 06:24 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You and I have gotten to know each other fairly well over the years through interaction in the Rain Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 so if we ever meet, it will seem like we are catching up, haha.

Jun 16, 2026 06:55 AM