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Real Estate Agent with ReMax Lakeside

I've been in real estate since Dec. 5, 1989, and like this idea of blogging.  I'm not sure what I'm doing here, but at the round tables we were at last week, it seemed like a good thing to do to be totally "In the Game."  I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm for this market, and feel like we'll  do fine in 2009.  Any hints or tips to start out this new year of blogging, please let me know.  We all need a good laugh in these hard economic times.  It's a Good Life! Catherine Kierzek, working Waukesha County and Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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Kenneth Bargers
Prudential Woodmont Realty - Nashville, TN

Catherine - Welcome to AR!  I look forward to reading your future posts.  I hope you enjoy the AR community.  All the best to you and your business.

Jan 29, 2009 10:31 AM
Tara Stone
eXp Realty - Alexandria Township, NJ
NJ Estates and Stables

Just jump on in..and congrats on being open to something that feels different..you'll be a pro in no time...Seeing how long you've been in Real Estate I bet you have a lot of GREAT Advice!

Jan 29, 2009 10:39 AM
Nate Rowe
Oakstone Properties, Homes in Richmond VA - Richmond, VA
Realtor, Homes in Richmond VA

Welcome.  I am learning myself.  I will tell you that they say to write at least one blog a day and comment 10 blogs a day.  I wish you the best.

Jan 29, 2009 10:43 AM
Shawn Davis
Home Crossings, P.C. - Davison, MI
Homes For Sale, Genesee County, Michigan

Congratulations on your first blog, Catherine.  Though I am no expert...I do like the Wordless Wednesday, and the speechless Sunday blogs.  Pictures always add an extra element to a blog and make it more appealing.  But anything goes...write from your heart as you did here and I'm sure you will have great success.  Good Luck! :o) Shawn

Jan 29, 2009 10:45 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Catherine you are doing great (unbolting her training wheels) Let's head out of the yard and tell us about the town you live in..start with a blog and links to your hospital, or your library, or school or where do I go to get a job or what do you have for places to stay, etc.  Weave in a blog on that new listing you are excited about and post some pictures. Ask if anything seems hard..we are all here to help and are interested in seeing you do well which helps us all! Welcome aboard!

Jan 29, 2009 10:47 AM
Esko Kiuru
Bethesda, MD

Catherine,

Wonderful to see you become a member at ActiveRain. One way to get a nice start here is to go to the front page and click on Online Resources. Lots of info there. Welcome and happy blogging.

Jan 29, 2009 11:17 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Catherine!  Welcome to Active Rain.  You'll be addicted in no time!

Jan 29, 2009 02:54 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Welcome to Active Rain --- hang around and read . There is a lot to learn here.

Jan 29, 2009 03:04 PM
Keith Elliott Jr
KEIRE Realty Group - Manassas, VA
Principal Broker/Owner

Hello Catherine,

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

Jan 29, 2009 03:34 PM
Sasha Miletic - Windsor Real Estate
RE/MAX Preferred Realty Ltd. - Windsor, ON

Hi Catherine, 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

Jan 30, 2009 12:13 AM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Hi and welcome to Active Rain, a great site to network, share, learn, and have fun. Good luck. And if you ever need an agent in the upstate of South Carolina, please give me a call.

Jan 30, 2009 01:23 AM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes

Hi and welcome to active|rain.

There are thousands of tips, tools, and tricks of the trade here. Be sure to check them out. Best of luck and see you around.

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Jan 30, 2009 06:26 PM
Everard Korthals
---Preferred Lifestyle Advisors--- - Lancaster, PA
Mountain Realty

Welcome!  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 blog that you can use to navigate this extensive network.  

We hope you have a great day, All The Best- 

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

Jan 30, 2009 10:55 PM
Shawn Davis
Home Crossings, P.C. - Davison, MI
Homes For Sale, Genesee County, Michigan

Hi Catherine,  I am touched the e-mail you sent in regards to my comment.  We have all been down the path of our firsts...I remember a few of my firsts as being exciting, memorable moments, some I will never forget, some were very frightening.  Every new step we take in life is a learning experience; I can recall one of my favorite professors in college speaking about writing.  Her advise was to detach yourself from what you write and read your writings objectively...which is the way I write...practice makes perfect of course in your grammar, however my english teacher is not here to grade me, so I will write and post what I feel might be of interest.  Active Rain is a great way to practice writing and is full of an enormous group of really great people (over 130,000+)...I really hope to see more of your posts and comments!

Hugs...thanks for contacting me!  Shawn

Jan 31, 2009 01:22 AM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Catherine - Congrats on getting your blog going and getting your photo on!!  I'm not sure what's happening with your comments.  You should sign in first, or it won't show up who commented and you won't be able to view any private blogs.  LEt me know if you need anything! April

Jan 31, 2009 08:54 AM
Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Welcome Catherine to one of the greatest sites available!  Get ready to learn loads and share lots.

Jan 31, 2009 09:12 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Welcome to AR, I'm sure you will find it to be a fun place and an informative one as well. Best of luck playing in the rain.

Jan 31, 2009 09:33 AM
Lois Castleberry
RE/MAX Affiliates - Richwood, KY

Hello Cathrine and welcome to Active Rain.  It is a wonderful place to aquire information on many topics, some just for fun.

Jan 31, 2009 09:55 AM
Catherine Kierzek
ReMax Lakeside - Muskego, WI
CDPE

Good Sunday Morning everyone.  Thanks so much for all the encouragement and helpful tips.  This truly is going to be an adventure and learning experience.  I didn't realize how big this blogging thing is, but I'll learn.  It's a Good Life, Catherine Kierzek, Re/Max Realty 100

Feb 01, 2009 12:23 AM