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NEWBIE WITH THANKS!

By Carol Kinsley

Real Estate Agent with William Raveis Chapman Enstone

April 11, 2007 11:11 AM

Greetings all,

Today was my very first introduction to Active Rain! I heard about it at an office meeting this morning & the minute I had a chance to check it out, I was hooked! Not only am I new to the Rain, but I'm also a real estate newbie; I received my license in February! WOOHOO!

With 30+ years of food and beverage background and a year of real estate law office history, I believe this is a good fit for the remainder of my working years(I'm 49).

I just wanted to thank all of you for all of the wonderful information you have all put out here for us to have! I understand that all of you "seasoned veterans" were all new at one point as well, & I thank you for the understanding and support I have seen thus far! I have learned throughout the years, that many people forget that they were in the same position as I and the rest of the Newbies are, but for those of you who remember, I THANK YOU!

Being so new, I am like a sponge; ready to take whatever guidance and advice you offer to not only jump start my new career, but to lead me in the right direction. We learn so much in the pre-licensing classes, but we only really learn what is neccessary to pass the exam; we don't learn half of what we're really going to need to know once we become licensed. I wish someone could change that.

At any rate, I wanted to thank you all for so much wonderful information and support! I look forward to sharing with you very often! Oh, if you're ever in Newport, or plan to visit Newport, give a call; I'll be happy to meet you!

I haven't had my agency photo taken yet, but as soon as I have, it'll be up!

Thanks again!

Peace!

Carol

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Richard Parr

ADT Security Services - Slidell, LA

Home Security Specialist - Greater New Orleans, Louisiana

It is a good thing that you come with a food and beverage background because you may have to call in a few favors in the beginning. It is a rough business at the start unless you have a strong warm market. But having all of this AR advice and wisdom at your fingertips will get you through.

Apr 11, 2007 12:31 PM

Laura Reed

RE/MAX NorthStar - Clarksville, TN

Carol,

Congratulations on your license. I have had my license for almost 3 years but have only been a full time active agent since September so I am a still a newbie as well. I ahve been an AR memeber for like a week and I gotta tell ya its addictive. I love it. There is sooo much wonderful advice and information here. I am actually giving an AR presentation to all of our agents at our next sales meeting because I think it is very valuable to all of todays agents.

PS.. Its also a great stress reliever.

Welcome

Laurie

Apr 11, 2007 01:11 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Hi Carol: With your attitude you should do GREAT!! Best of luck!! There is a wealth of information here to help you.

Apr 11, 2007 03:05 PM

Jon Washburn

Seattle, WA

Carol,

I'm sure glad that you found ActiveRain. It's the breadth of views that makes ActiveRain so unique. Your perspective as a "real estate newbie" will be appreciated and shared. Our members are what give ActiveRain it's direction, and they do such a wonderful job.

Thank you for your participation and I look forward to seeing that picture once you get it!!

Jonathan

Apr 11, 2007 05:15 PM

Carol Kinsley

William Raveis Chapman Enstone - Newport, RI

Laurie,

Yes, I whole heartedly agree with you, there is a wealth of information here! I am already so appreciative that everybody is so willing to share & support all of us, it makes me glad I got into this business!

This site is going to streamline all of my searches for any information because it's ALL here!

Make sure when you give the AR presentation at your office meeting, you suggest they wait for your email invitation.

Thanks again for the support!

Peace!

Carol

Apr 12, 2007 04:04 AM

Carol Kinsley

William Raveis Chapman Enstone - Newport, RI

Dena,

Thank you so much for the laugh! Being my first blog, I love jokes and laughter. You'll have to check out my Principal Broker, Arthur Chapman, Chapman Enstone Estate Agents, he's got a wonderful sense of humor, which is another reason I chose his agency!

Thanks again!

Peace!

Carol

Apr 12, 2007 04:06 AM

Carol Kinsley

William Raveis Chapman Enstone - Newport, RI

Ann,

Thanks so much; I appreciate the support! Trust me, I am not affraid to ask questions or ask for help!! How else am I going to learn?

Oh, and I took your advice regarding the photo. It seems next week I'll be having the photo.

Peace!

Carol

Apr 12, 2007 04:11 AM

Carol Kinsley

William Raveis Chapman Enstone - Newport, RI

Richard,

Thanks for the encouragement, but so far, it's been okay. I'm doing a lot of rentals, so it's been very busy (which is good), and everyone in our office has been more than helpful!

Peace!

Carol

Apr 12, 2007 04:15 AM

Carol Kinsley

William Raveis Chapman Enstone - Newport, RI

Marchal,

Thanks so much for the encouragement! I've learned through the year of food & beverage that you have to have a positive attitude or else it will drive you insane! Additionally, I firmly believe that life is too short to get all stressed out.

I appreciate the support!

Peace!

Carol

Apr 12, 2007 04:17 AM

Carol Kinsley

William Raveis Chapman Enstone - Newport, RI

Jonathan,

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I just LOVE this site!! And good for you for having the foresight to get it all started & rolling! Nice to know that there are still some young folks out there who have vision and are driven. Kudos!!

Peace!

Carol

Apr 12, 2007 04:23 AM

Anonymous

Arthur Chapman

What a start! Great job as always, your enthusiasm shows!! And it will pay off!!

Thank you!!!

Apr 15, 2007 12:01 PM

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Carol Kinsley

William Raveis Chapman Enstone - Newport, RI

Thanks Arthur!

I appreciate the support! Let's hope it pays off!

Apr 17, 2007 08:16 AM

Martinelli Caputi

Martinelli Caputi & Associates, Ltd. - Warwick, RI

& Associates, Ltd.

Carol: Great intro post! However, you might want to consider re-filing this post under the Members Only section. :) Let me know if you need any help. :)

Nov 07, 2007 03:03 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Carol,

Welcome and enjoy the ride. Active Rain has been a great source for me.

Nov 07, 2007 03:06 AM

Debbie Cook

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc - Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate

I'm glad you joined and you LIKE it. It will be very addicting, but in a GOOD way

Nov 07, 2007 05:32 AM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Carol, I see your intro post has been bumped up. How are you enjoying AR now?

Nov 07, 2007 05:56 AM

Thavisak Lucky Syphanthong

Lucky Star Realty - Crescent City, CA

Hello Carol, Welcome to Active Rain!! We are all here to help and make friends so any questions feel free to blog blog and blog!!! wish you the best

Nov 07, 2007 06:16 AM

Meg Zoller

Keller Williams - Houston, TX

Houston Fine Homes

This is soooooooooooooo addicting. I'am also a sponge taking all of these comments in. It's going to be an exciting ride. I'm new, too . . .and am looking forward to meeting folks and learning from each other.

Nov 07, 2007 04:21 PM

Roberta LaRocca

Simply Vegas Real Estate - Las Vegas, NV

REALTOR®, Broker, Salesperson, NV. Lic BS.507

Hi Carol, Welcome to AR! It is a great place to learn. I am also a new agent, since April, and I have learned so much on here. Enjoy and happy learning!

Nov 07, 2007 04:33 PM

Anonymous

Chico P.

I can see how the homes properly staged will sell faster, but we have a totally different method of getting hundreds of lookers through a house. We conduct estate liquidation sales for heirs, executors, attorneys and individuals. We discovered that a house contents sale puts hundreds more people through the house than a traditional open house. We ask the brokers to attend the sale and take names. Almost every person coming to the sale, either wants to buy the house or knows someone who is looking. See our website: http://www.RhodeIslandEstateSales.com At the end of each sale we have the property cleaned out and swept by a local clean up crew of veterans who do the dump run and donate any leftover usable stuff to furnish new living quarters for homeless veterans. See their website: http://www.TrashCleanouts.com We have expanded on this very successful method for flooding the house with people and now fill up empty homes with stuff and run a staged sale. Consider this messy but worthwhile concept!

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