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Three week Newbie and Yes, I still have more Questions!

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Real Estate Agent with Edisto Real Estate Company

OK! I promise I will not go any further than four weeks as a self-proclaimed newbie!!! I do want to thank everyone who has commented to me and have offered their help in answering my questions.

I am still amazed at the wealth of information and resources on Active Rain. I also, cannot believe how many people have commented on my newbie blogs or have added me as an associate. Thank you so much!

I hope to begin blogging about something that will help others instead of my just taking from everyone else. I still have many questions about getting set up here. I just don't feel like a great resource to anyone yet!

Questions:

Localism..I just don't seem to be able to post pictures and information about my area...I love photography and my photos help tell the Edisto story. I love telling about Edisto Beach and all the cool things this quaint and unique area has to offer, but don't know for sure where to put this info!

I did sign up for Facebook and that is pretty wild. I always thought it as something for the kids (my three sons seem to live on it). My 20 year old college son (far right) does not want to be my friend..my other son told me its because I will make him take off half of his pictures! Probably so!!

I am amazed at all the folks that have asked to be "my friend. Are you supposed to acknowledge them with a thank you response? Do you let everyone in who knows someone that knows someone else that you might just happen to know?!? HUH!

Linking? This has got me...

Associations: What is the protocol for this when someone adds you?

Is there a handbook for ActiveRain  beginners? Is there one we could print out and use as a hard copy or would it mean killing too many trees?

Yes, I still have more questions but won't ask anymore at this time!!!

Thanks Again Everyone!!!

Cindy

 

Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Welcome to Active Rain Cindy, 

Let me be one of the first to "Welcome" you to Active Rain.  I look forward to the value you add to the AR community.  Since I joined the Active Rain network in mid 2008, I have met many talented people who are very friendly & willing to share. Don't hesitate to ASK and the ANSWERS will RAIN on your site.  

My resolution for the new year is to learn/try one new thing each day.  The rest of the time I will get on with the business at hand.  Have fun!

My role as an educator/trainer is helping other professionals to be THE BEST in their field and marketplace.  If I can assist you in any way, contact me. 

Mary Yonkers  814.881.7548 http://www.linkedin.com/in/maryyonkers

Alan Kells Schools of Real Estate Inc  412.967.9000 www.alankells.com

Jan 19, 2009 08:06 AM
Karyn Smith Woody
Harry Norman Realtors - Blairsville, GA

I am also new to ActiveRain, but if I can help you in anyway, please let me know.

Jan 19, 2009 08:21 AM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Mary, Thanks so much...I am an educator as well. just not in real estate...special education! Your advice about trying one thing at atime is good. I am trying too many things..

Always learning just like my kiddos. Thanks so much for the offer!

Cindy

 

Jan 19, 2009 08:36 AM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Thanks Karen!  Aren't you amazed at the wealth of info available?

Have a great day!

Cindy

 

Jan 19, 2009 08:38 AM
Bill Somerset
Re/Max Realty Group - Dover, NH
ABR, e-PRO - Realtor - NH Real Estate Agent

Keep working at it all Cindy, it will all come around.  Look me up on Facebook, I'll be your friend!

Jan 19, 2009 10:41 AM
Dan Weis
Comey & Shepherd Realtors - Cincinnati, OH
Cincy Real Estate Advisor

Welcome to AR!

As far as Facebook, I only add friends that I know and want to communicate with - friends and clients.  You can always delete someone if they get too strange or could harm your reputation. 

Jan 19, 2009 11:21 AM
Naoma Doriguzzi
Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
New Media Director

Ask away! Active Rain is well known for the support you get! Welcome aboard! I just added you on Facebook. So feel free to chat away if I am online.

Jan 19, 2009 01:48 PM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Thanks Bill!

I am now figuring out Facebook...next is Twitter!

Thank for commenting!

Cindy

Jan 19, 2009 01:56 PM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Thanks Dan for the advice. The Facebook is so different from the ActiveRain..So many people ask you to be their friend and its like; Who are you..but then they know someone else that you are friends with.. Its really different.

Thanks for commenting!

Cindy

Jan 19, 2009 01:59 PM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Hi Naomi,

Your children are beautiful! Thanks for the invite! I accepted. What is the protocol when someone adds you? Are you supposed to comment?

Thanks

Cindy

Jan 19, 2009 02:01 PM
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

Cindy,

Welcome and good luck.....Active Rain is all about getting the answers to your questions.....it is a great family experience.

Jan 20, 2009 04:06 AM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Thanks Dan! You are right, I like it!

Cindy

Jan 20, 2009 09:05 AM
MC2 Home Inspections
MC2 Home Inspections LLC - Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis home inspection service 317-605-3432

Welcome aboard Cindy! I look forward to reading your posts. I am sure you will love playing in the rain!!

Jan 20, 2009 09:55 PM
Jim Chamberlin
Keller Williams Green Mountain Properties - Burlington, VT

Cindy

 

How did you put the header & background picture on this page?

Jan 22, 2009 12:43 PM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Hi Mike

Thanks so much for the welcome!! I am looking forwrd to it!

Cindy

 

Jim

You have made my day! You are the first peron I actually can help!!! I am amot 4 weeks old and am just excited about answering you.

Go to your "My Home", then to Blogs and then when it says Active Rain and customize..click on the customize..Pull it from your pictures!!

Hope this helps!!

Thanks again!

Cindy

 

Jan 22, 2009 02:12 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Cindy, welcome to Active Rain!! Congratulations on jumping in with both feet. There is much to learn, and lots and lots of wonderful people to share what they know with you. ;-)

Pepper

Jan 22, 2009 02:23 PM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

I love your logo..I have seen it all over the place!! Thanks so much for the welcome!!! I have been jumping in there but believe I am making a bunch of errors...guess we learn by our mistakes. :)

Have a great night!

Cindy

Jan 22, 2009 02:28 PM
Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

I am with you.  Please don't stop asking the questions because it will cause me to ask them and then I will have twice as many. 

Shelton

Jan 28, 2009 01:14 AM
Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Facebook isnt really all that complicated...just spend some time with it and you will be just fine!

Feb 05, 2009 03:35 AM
Cindy Hartpence
Edisto Real Estate Company - Edisto Beach, SC

Thanks for all the encouraging words!!

Cindy

Feb 05, 2009 01:23 PM