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How My ActiveRain Efforts Have Brought Additional Exposure!

By Jason Crouch

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Austin Texas Homes, LLC 453249

January 22, 2009 09:37 PM

I could easily write several posts on this topic, but since I've had so many different opportunities this past month that have arisen from my blogging lately, I decided to write a post about all of them at once.

And yes, that is a picture of my actual thumb!

REALTOR MAGAZINE

I received a call from a reporter with Realtor Magazine late last month. She had seen this post of mine: How to Properly Leave a Brokerage - Am I wrong to expect a call?. She wanted to talk about my experience in two areas: agents who leave, and letting agents go when the time comes. We had a nice discussion, and she said that some of the material will appear in her article in the March issue.

AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL

This interview came from a combination of AR, Twitter, and personal contacts. The guy writing the article is someone I had met before, but he had seen my blog and noticed me on Twitter as well. He wanted to interview me about using social media to market real estate! He wasn't sure when the article would appear, but promised to let me know so that I could see it (and use it to show clients!).

TEACHING GIGS

I was approached this month by two different local title companies to help teach others about blogging and social media. One of them wanted me to participate in a "roundtable" discussion, although after speaking with the rep, it sounds like I might serve as the entire panel by myself! The other sales rep wants me to teach a class on these topics in early February. Both will probably be paid opportunities (from the attendees).

AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS

I was recommended to the Austin Board of Realtors as a "thought leader" in the area of technology trends for Realtors, and they requested that I serve as a facilitator for their upcoming social networking forum for that topic. Needless to say, this seems like a very cool chance to connect with other local agents, both for the exposure and also as a potential means of recruiting. Obviously, I agreed to participate.

I certainly hope that this is encouraging stuff for those of you who are newer to ActiveRain. The potential here cannot be overstated!

Austin TX Real Estate Jason Crouch

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Lane Bailey

Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA

Realtor & Car Guy

I have been called by Inman and the Atlanta Journal Constitution about articles. I've also been mentioned in the NY Times... Blogging been bery, bery good to me.

Jan 23, 2009 08:21 AM

The Somers Team

The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Jason - awesome, just awesome !!! Very inspiring and exciting ! Just goes to show everyone here that with hard work and consistent content these great things happen : ) Congrats to you and keep it up !

Jan 23, 2009 09:26 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Bullly for you! Good Luck with your new endevor.

Patricia Aulson/ Portsmouth NH Real Estate

Jan 23, 2009 10:28 AM

Laraine Shape

Comey & Shepherd Realtors - Glendale, OH

Selling Cincinnati...one kitchen at a time

Jason - Congratulations and good for you! Your consistent leadership/fellowship/help and goodwill contributions are obviously "coming around" and are very well deserved. Thank you for being such a good role model. Keep up the good work and let us know how it goes! Ralph and Laraine (ps - where in the world do you find the time to do everything you do????)

Jan 23, 2009 10:56 AM

Pat Argo

Keller Williams Realty of Brevard - Titusville, FL

CRS

I am looking forward to the article, Jason. Just having made a change myself last year. 8 moves in 35 years. I have seen change and had varying experiences. Maybe a topic for a book...?

Jan 23, 2009 12:10 PM

Anonymous

Ernest O'Dell

Jason,

Nice blog. I just recently joined ActiveRain and have also been on Twitter for quite some time.

I lived in Blanco, about 45 miles west of Austin (16 miles south of Johnson City) for over 8 years before moving back out to west Texas in the South Plains of Levelland.

I was also a contributing freelance writer for the Blanco County News in Blanco, and contributed to the Wimberley View, in Wimberley, Texas.

I did a P/R campaign for Dr. Joe Vitale when he was promoting one of his latest books in Wimberley and have come to really miss the Texas Hill Country. One of the most beautiful spots I found in Austin was just on the west side, off Loop 360, south of the river.

Next time I'm in Austin, I'll look you up and try to give you a call.

Keep up the good work.

Ernest O'Dell - Guerrilla Real Estate Marketing

A Division of DMS Group - Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Communications

Jan 23, 2009 01:06 PM

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Kathy Knight

Intracoastal Realty Corp - Wilmington, NC

BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES

Wow your blogs are getting some big time exposure Jason - good for you.

Jan 23, 2009 01:30 PM

Kerry Lucasse

eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA

Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

Definitely TWO thumbs up! Your blogs have been a tremendous help to me over the last year or so.

Congrats...

Jan 23, 2009 01:43 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Congrats on the recognition, Jason! Being a consistent participant in ActiveRain can open up a lot of doors.

Jan 23, 2009 02:03 PM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Jason- Don't you just love it here in the rain! WOW, congrats! I should write a post like this too. It helps to encourage those newbies and those that want to quit to rethink that!

Jan 23, 2009 02:20 PM

Debbie Malone

Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA

From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Congratulations, Jason. Your blog has been a source of infomation and advice to so many, it's wonderful that you're receiving the recognition.

Jan 23, 2009 02:24 PM

Audrey June-Forshey

RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD

GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Knowing you is like knowing a real live rock star!! Good for you.

Jan 23, 2009 02:29 PM

Tom Ikonomou

Tom Ikonomou - eXp Realty - Vancouver, BC

Innovated Marketing Specialist

Jason - I can feel your excitement from here. That's awesome, wish you success in the new year! So far you have had a great start and it should snowball very soon. Congrats and keep those blogs on the presses.

Jan 23, 2009 02:33 PM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

What could I say? You are pretty famous now. That's a great thing!

Jan 23, 2009 03:37 PM

Esko Kiuru

Bethesda, MD

Jason,

ActiveRain's incredible growth and members' solid participation in it have these nice side effects, like getting calls from publications for interviews etc. That's what it's all about, get to be known as a true professional.

Jan 24, 2009 09:29 AM

Shuki Haiminis

Lofts.com - Boston, MA

Congrats! You def deserve it...you have some great blog posts that I have been reding.

Jan 24, 2009 10:21 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Jason - congratulations on the continued successes.Well deserved, obviously, Giving back to the community and sharing with others is part of the fun.

Jeff

Jan 24, 2009 12:15 PM

Sonja Adams

Keller Williams Realty - Purcellville, VA

That is soooo cool...you are becoming a local celebrity! woooohooooo!

Jan 24, 2009 12:46 PM

Sabrina Kelley

ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Woodland Park, CO

Woodland Park Colorado Mountain Homes and Land

You rock and you are my favorite Active Rain Guru of Social Networking. You deserve to be #1 featured because you have worked for it.

Jan 25, 2009 06:24 PM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Jason, terrific success story. Blogging and social media, ActiveRain, etc. certainly draw attention and increase our visibility. My wife just told me today -- you better never stop blogging and you better keep on top of all this technology.

Jan 27, 2009 08:55 AM