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Active Rain Isn't Just For YOU!

By Greg Nino

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Compass 0524642

February 12, 2009 10:11 AM

Cruising through Active Rain I find Agents, loan officers, title companies, home stagers and other closely related Industry professionals.

Everyone here enjoys the juice. It's free & it helps get your name "out there."

So why aren't other small business owners like Handy Men, Electricians, Landscaping Companies, Plumbers, Cabinet Makers, Travel Agencies, Moving Companies and OTHER arena type professionals jumping in?

Are they just confused about this place?

I think AR would benefit and so would all of us if the web we're spinning were to reach other branches so to speak...

But what do I know?

What do you think? Do you think a family owned Moving Company would greatly benefit from Active Rain? I think we all could! Heck it's FREE! That employee whose playing on the internet could BLOG! for their company & have fun while doing so!

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James Downing - Metro DC Houses Team REALTORS®, CRS, GRI, ABR,MRP, MilRes

Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC

When Looking to Buy or Sell - Make the Right Move

Hey - The more folks who will blog and discuss their business and how they can help the homeowner - the better!

Feb 12, 2009 10:20 AM

Steve Shatsky

Dallas, TX

Hi Greg... It is an interesting thought to ponder. My question would be where does it all end? And when does A|R cease to be a Real Estate niche focused destination and simply another Yahoo, Facebook or Linked-In? In my experience "bigger is better" is always a good rallying cry until bigger ceases to be better.

Feb 12, 2009 10:46 AM

Donna Yates

BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge Mountains

I hope Active Rain will stay true to it's focus on real estate. Steve makes a great point in my opinion. If we allow AR to become dilluted, then we are no differennt that Yahoo, Facebook or Linked-In. I believe part of AR's success is because it hasn't lost it's intended focus.

Feb 12, 2009 11:04 AM

Justin Ukaoma

Vizion KC - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate Investments

A moving company would be a fantastic addition. I think its just a matter of time before more people start realized how this site could be beneficial to them.

Feb 12, 2009 12:12 PM

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Hi Greg. I like Active Rain being strictly focused on Real Estate. I spend much more time here than on other sites because of that. Interested in your responses.

Feb 12, 2009 12:45 PM

Roy A. Peterson

Domicile Analysis of Texas - El Paso, TX

P.R.E.I.

Greg, don't let your mind wander..... it's too small to be let out on its own, behave. LOL

~ Life is Good

Feb 12, 2009 01:38 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Greg! You know, my heart says bring them all but, my brain asks, as does Steve's, where does it end? Something to consider...

;-)

Debe in Charlotte

Feb 12, 2009 02:11 PM

Josef Katz

Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY

{Marketing Maestro}

I talk about the site to everyone I know. Last week I invited a professional organizer after she mentioned she does a lot of work with estate sales. I am with you on this one. If there is a connection to real estate bring them on.

Feb 12, 2009 10:00 PM

Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY

Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

I agree that real estate related business maybe good to have but not everyone's business would benifit from this forum.

Feb 12, 2009 11:14 PM

Laura Kombrink

RE/MAX Alliance - Collinsville, IL

I have some close friends that own a very successful storage facility. I have talked with them about blogging, but unfortunately, most people don't understand what blogging is and how it can benefit their businesses. At least I've found that to be true in my area.

Feb 12, 2009 11:21 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

I like that AR will make a much bigger push for this as soon as Localism comes out of beta and they get the bugs fixed.

Feb 13, 2009 01:31 AM

Greg Nino

RE/MAX Compass - Houston, TX

Houston, Texas

All good points. I'd be interested in what the AR staff would have to say..

Feb 13, 2009 03:11 AM

John Cannata

214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX

Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

I was just thinking about that today, im not sure why. I'd actually hate to see if SOO commercialized. I think the group we have that is directly related to home purchasing is good. But then again, you make a good point about the moving company though. :-)

Feb 13, 2009 02:23 PM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Greg, I agree with Steve and Debe. But then I don't make the rules. :-)

Feb 13, 2009 02:28 PM

Lara O'Keefe

North Texas Home Finders - McKinney, TX

Greg, I say the more the merrier. It would be a great resource for all of us to find reliable companies to do business with.

Feb 13, 2009 02:53 PM

That's what I think Lara, but it appears our opinion is outnumbered!

Feb 13, 2009 02:58 PM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I think the more bloggers we have on a varity of subjects the more we all learn. Who knows, the new company may find their next REALTOR(r) here on AR, what if it is someone about to start a new subdivision and you get exclusive listing rights? Woo Hoo!

Feb 16, 2009 02:19 AM

Michael Neville

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA

Intown Atlanta Realtor

Change is inevitable, but I prefer the niche component of it right now and focusing on the RE

Feb 16, 2009 02:02 PM

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