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Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I am asked this question at least once a week. "When does a runner become a runner?" 

1 mile, 5K, 5 Miles, 10K, half, full, Ragnar, ultra, or when they just can't stop?

Of course I have an answer, but it's the wrong answer.

The right answer is "When you know why you are REALLY running."

Why are you here Blanca?

When your answer does not include suggestions of 'Trying it out' you are no longer a newbie.

Oct 20, 2015 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I have seen some new members rise to the top very fast. By the top I mean...out there and someone that active members know and look forward to reading. It's not a matter of points. Get active, stay active and comment, comment, comment. 

Oct 20, 2015 12:55 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

You're no longer a Newbie when YOU no longer feel like one!

Oct 20, 2015 12:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,503,008
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I am not aware of any set levels.  Just participate and get known, then you won't be a newbie.  :)

Oct 20, 2015 10:11 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

That's all up to the individual.  Personally, it takes me years to feel like I am seasoned at anything.  I've seen others that feel seasoned from day one.  Knowledge is king.

Oct 21, 2015 08:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

There are no predefined rules or definitions on ActiveRain regarding how long anyone is a newbie.

Oct 20, 2015 09:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

It doesn't take long to to learn the system.  Once you are comfortable with blogging, commenting and folowing others, then I would say you are no longer a newbie.  We all have questions tha others answer and we've been here for years.  We're all family, not newbies.

Oct 20, 2015 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have heard some people still refer to themselves as Newbies with 300,000 points. I guess it depends if you feel grounded or not.

Oct 20, 2015 12:10 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I think it's something for the person to decide. I don't feel like a newbie anymore but when I started being active it took me about 6 months before I felt familiar with this platform and the people. That's when I stopped being a newbie at least in my own mind. 

Oct 20, 2015 11:41 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Blanca, it's all relative.  

Oct 20, 2015 11:41 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I was told when I first started 100,000 points but I'm sure it is different for everyone

Oct 20, 2015 11:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Being a newbie only means you are new to us, not new to Real Estate, and I have never thought of that before.  I don't know the answer!

Oct 20, 2015 11:20 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'd say it's when you "have it mostly figured out" and a complete profile with phone numbers and a website and a few dozen blog posts. 

Oct 20, 2015 11:00 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Blanca I don't think it's a matter of points or time - it's more about newbies digging in and getting involved and partipating and having fun on their journey.

Oct 20, 2015 10:26 AM