San Antonio Housing market

You are fortunate that your area didn't have the huge bubble, which ultimately would break.  We are suffuring here with a 50-60% price decline.

Good luck in the New Year!

Welcome to ActiveRain!

If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, please visit my blog Welcome to Active Rain.  It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.

If you ever have any questions, just let me know.

Troy Trumm

Howdy Big James!!!!

Welcome to AR and congrats on being the leader in your class (those who joined the same day as you), so far............  It's amazing how many people sign up but fail to do the basics.......like setting up your first blog, etc.

Anyway, get your profile squared away and start blogging and letting us know what you have to say!!

Best of all have a peaceful and happy holiday season and get ready to ride in 2009.

Cheers.

Howdy James,

Happy New Year and Welcome to the Rain!

Kevin Sandridge, here. I joined the Active Rain community not too long ago myself and wanted to drop a line to share some of the good vibes and welcome wishes I have received already.

A Bit About Active Rain

I'm very excited about this community - basically because folks seem so willing to help out, provide industry insight, and share their good news and experiences!

When I started out on Active Rain, I felt a little overwhelmed.  I hope the following points and suggested sites will help bring you into the mix!  Just my way of saying that I'm glad you're here.

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One:  Be sure to include a good amount of information on your profile page.  Check out the profiles on other Realtor's sites here on Active Rain who are listed as "Featured" or "Tops" in their area (look for high point totals).  You'll find that this will seriously boost your presence on ActiveRain - via the added points. 

Two: I urge you to keep blogging on this site!  You will be AMAZED at the awesome feedback you receive very soon after they hit the network!  I use Google Reader to subscribe to blogs that provide me with ideas about what I'd like to comment on - both industry wise and just for fun!  Check it out.  I am more than willing to step you through the site and to help you get a few more blog posts generated if you wish - as a way of adding some value and paying forward some good networking vibes!  :)

Three: Be sure to add in a good number of posts about what you think and consider pertinent regarding your area of expertise!  You'll notice that many if not all of the Featured posting bloggers here on AR do this.

Lastly, I do quite a lot of work via social networks, email campaigns, and relationship building.  If I can ever be of any assistance, don't hesitate to ask.

Here are a few great sites to visit (some of my favorites).  If you like the information they provide, be sure to let them know I sent you!

• Bloodhoung Blog - Greg Swann, Bloodhound Realty (They also offer a FREE RE Blog Service!) Note: These guys are way, way, way ahead of the curve.  Hold on tight.  It's gonna be a wild ride!
  
  
• Real Estate Tomato - site maintained by Jim Cronin.  A must see for new Real Estate Bloggers!
  
  
• Seth Godin's Blog - The Reigning Permission Marketing Guru.  Check out his latest book, Tribes!
  
  
• The Real Estate Zebra - Daniel Rothamel is a one of a kind inspiration in the Real Estate Blogging arena.  Do yourself a favor and check out his site.
  
  
• Jeff Turner's Main Page - Jeff is always on top of what's happening in the world of social networking and media!  Absolutely make this page a part of your learning experience!
  
  
• Twitter - Twitter is a micro-blog that lets you keep friends and contact posted on what you're doing throughout the day.  I use it all the time, and so do many others in our profession.  Read this article I wrote on using Twitter to find out why it might add to your bottom line!
  
  
• The Florida Mortgage Blogger - Ok - so I had to plug my own site!  Check it out.  Would love to have you on as a subscriber! 
  

Looking forward to what you'll share with us here on Active Rain!  :)

Blessings,

Kevin Sandridge
Winter Haven, FL

James....Welcome to ActiveRain.  This is a great community to network with others as well a great place to learn from other's experiences and knowledge.  I've enjoyed it; I hope you enjoy it as well.

Sergio Rebollo Jr.
Exit Prime Realty
Coral Gables, FL  33134
305-582-4062

Miami Short Sale Specialist - Profile

Hello James,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to you!

-Keith

Hi James, Welcome to AR, Be a Blogholic and start writing your own blog soon on AR. All the best for your RE business. This is the right place for customers, friends, realtionships etc.

Best - Sash

Welcome to the Active Rain community. This is a great site with lots of information.  Have fun with it and hope to see more of your blogs soon!  We have a team of three outstanding full time agents to assist your buyers and sellers in Spartanburg/Greenville, SC.  Let us know if we can ever help. Again, welcome to AR!!

Welcome to Active Rain. This is a great place to learn and share with others. IF ever you were to have any questions then feel free to contact us and we'll try to help. Please take a look at our blog for links to valuable information in our sidebar that you can use to navigate this extensive network. Subscribing to our blog is also a great way to read our blog straight from your home pages. We also suggest taking a look at the Active Rain Wikipedia group for resources that may be valuable to you. We hope you have a great day in the Rain! All The Best-

Sincerely, Active Castellum ( Castellum Realty llc - Lancaster PA Real Estate )

Congrats on your first post - Welcome to ActiveRain!!

DM

Hey James,

Great job on your first post! Be sure to join and include your posts in the RTV group at http://activerain.com/groups/rtv so that you can join in with the rest of the network!