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Thank You Active Rain! My First Listing From Blogging!

By Jamie Dumaine-Russell

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Alliance 0754296

November 27, 2008 09:59 AM

I am so thrilled to get my first listing from blogging on Active Rain!

About ten days ago I received an email from a Realtor in Las Vegas Nevada looking for an energetic agent to list and sell a condo for a client she had from Branford CT who is relocating to the Las Vegas area.

When I spoke to the agent and asked how she happened to choose me, she told me she did a search online and came across one of my Active Rain posts about the Branford CT Condo market.

I couldn't believe how far reaching the power of blogging truly is!

After receiving all of the necessary contact information, I contacted her client on Monday, met with her yesterday and listed the condo today!

Thank you Active Rain for letting me share the first of what I hope are many more stories of success!

Active Rain Rocks!!

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Debbie Hutchins

Birmingham, AL

That is very inspiring! Good luck with your new listing and mey it sell quickly for you!

Debbie

Nov 27, 2008 11:25 PM

Christopher Johnston

The Johnston Team - Metairie, LA

I love examples like this. This shows Realtors that blogging works and it is worth the time invested in it.

Nov 28, 2008 12:09 AM

Jason Ellis

Coastal REO Solutions - Myrtle Beach Short Sales & REO's - Myrtle Beach, SC

congrats on the listing -- i hope know AR bring you a Buyer -- how sweet a story that would -- JE

Nov 28, 2008 12:29 AM

Yvette Smith

LONG & FOSTER - Williamsburg, VA

Realtor In Williamsburg VA, Homes for Sale

HI DONNA!

Wow, that's so awesome!! AR rocks! I wish you the best!

Nov 28, 2008 01:09 AM

asd asdasd

asdasd - Albany, NY

Great job, it really is all worth it when that happens.

Nov 28, 2008 02:10 AM

Judy Peterson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox&Roach Realtors - Tredyffrin, PA

"Superb Service, Superb Results"

Congratulations on your first listing! My wish for you is that it sells quickly :-)

Nov 28, 2008 02:48 AM

AMBER NOBLE GARLAND - Top Real Estate Expert, Property Tax Appeal Specialist & Author

Strategic Marketing Expert & Relocation Specialist Serving New Jersey and nationwide! - Marlboro, NJ

- The Agent You Can Trust To Deliver REAL Results!

Congrats Donna!

Nov 28, 2008 02:50 AM

Sonja Adams

Keller Williams Realty - Purcellville, VA

Congratulations on your first listing! That is such awesome news!

Nov 28, 2008 03:16 AM

Erika Rogers

Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT

St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist

What a great success story. You never know where the business is going to come from, do you?

Nov 28, 2008 03:50 AM

Kathy McGraw

CELLing Realty - White Water, CA

Riverside County CA Real Estate

Donna- I like hearing of someones "First".....and a first because of your blog is wonderful....good job :)

Nov 28, 2008 05:14 AM

Matt Stigliano

Kimberly Howell Properties (210) 646-HOME - San Antonio, TX

Donna - Congratulations, I keep hearing so many great stories of ActiveRain success. Its encouraging. I actually enjoy writing just for the fun of it...if it brings me business, awesome, if not, I'll still keep doing it. It may seem odd, but I actually get a certain thrill out of it and find it very relaxing.

Nov 28, 2008 06:58 AM

Jason Fleming

Jason Fleming Agency INC - Coon Rapids, MN

Congratulations! I cant wait to get my first actual client. This site has helped me build quite a few great relationships already. Hopefully this is your first of many.

Nov 28, 2008 07:21 AM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Bob and Richelle - It is definitely farther than you think. I was just hoping to get business locally and never expected my first listing to come via Las Vegas.

Lourdes - Thank you for sharing your excitment with me.

Debbie - I hope it sells quickly too.

Christopher - I've been on AR since January and didn't get serious about blogging until August. A little hard work and effort does have its rewards.

Jason - Wouldn't that be sooooo sweet?

Yvette - Don't you just love it? Thanks so much.

Nov 28, 2008 08:41 AM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Jon - It's been worth every second!

Judy - Thanks for helping me celebrate. I hope it sells fast too.

Amber - Thanks!

Sonja - Thanks a bunch!

Erika - No one was more surprised than me on how I got this listing.

Kathy - You're so sweet. Thank you for your kind words.

Nov 28, 2008 08:48 AM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Matt - I could never have imagined how wonderful it makes me feel when I write too. I used to write when I was younger and like everything else put it on the backburner. AR is such a great place to share our stories about both business and fun things. I'm so glad you enjoy it as much as I do!

Jason - If you're building those relationships, the business wil come! I'll be waiting to hear from you when you get your first client!

Nov 28, 2008 08:54 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Donna... This is wonderful news. Congratulations. It is amazing how perserverance, and blogging can make you more visible. All the best of luck on this listing...

Also, congrats on the *feature*... way to go.

valerie osterhoudt

Nov 28, 2008 09:32 AM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Valerie - You have been such a great help in helping me maintain that level of perservance. You have set such a good example of how it has worked for you. Thank you my friend for all of your support and kindness.

Nov 28, 2008 11:10 AM

The Somers Team

The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Woo hoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome. Is great reinforcemet for all the rainers ! I believe there will be much more to come for those that will continue to blog, blog and blog ! Is a great success story Donna !

Nov 28, 2008 11:36 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Goodness, Donna, I don't know how I missed this---but Congratulations, I am thrilled for you and wish you many, MANY more listings!

Nov 28, 2008 01:53 PM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Christopher and Stephanie - Isn't this all just sooooo exciting? I'm still in awe of how great Active Rain and blogging can be. Thank you so much for your wonderful support. I've been following your blog for a while and know that you are experiencing some great results too. I've been meaning to subscribe to your blog and am on my way now to do just that!

Carole - Maybe because it was Thanksgiving yesterday? :-) Hope you had a wonderful day. Thank you for being such a good friend.

Nov 28, 2008 03:23 PM