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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149, No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients! (Align Right Realty K1 Group)

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4,907,547
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I remember very little from October 2007.

Jun 12, 2017 04:50 AM
Rainmaker
5,117,178
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Idon't remember my second month at all... I hardly remember signing up for Active Rain and didn't do anything here for several years after signing up.

Jun 12, 2017 04:50 AM
Rainmaker
4,584,596
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I signed up but didn't participate by commenting or posting until about eight months later so I'm guessing the excitement was minimal at best.  

Jun 12, 2017 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,589
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Yes and yes!

Jun 12, 2017 05:05 AM
Rainmaker
559,527
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Welcome Karen. Yes, I remember. I was still stalking and not writing. I think I wrote my first post in month 3!

Jun 12, 2017 05:04 AM
Rainmaker
5,773,367
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Karen,

No, it has been almost 8 years. A

Jun 12, 2017 08:30 PM
Rainmaker
2,222,281
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Not really, but I am still excited....

Jun 12, 2017 05:25 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I felt like a lost puppy and had no idea what I was doing. It took attending many webinars and bootcamps before it clicked for me. You are a sharp cookie, Karen and have grasped the mechanics and purpose quickly.

Jun 12, 2017 04:05 PM
Rainmaker
4,968,101
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Well I hope you stay excited because we love having you here in the rain.  

Jun 12, 2017 10:58 AM
Ambassador
6,426,149
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Congrats Karen, it has been a joy having you join us here in the rain.

My venture in the rain started in April of 2012, and dedicated ever since then.

Jun 12, 2017 08:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,867
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

That was when  Vasco deGama was sailing the 7 seas. Don't remember!

Jun 12, 2017 08:54 AM
Rainmaker
7,871,821
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not recall those early months. Comments were very rare.

Jun 12, 2017 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Glad you are finding your experiences here exciting hope that will continue 

Dec 23, 2017 05:31 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I don't remember to be honest. I signed up in 2008 and then was an on again off again participant. Stay excited though!-Kasey

Jun 17, 2017 08:05 AM
Rainmaker
5,879,816
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I think I wrote a blog, then returned three years later!   Glad to hear you are still excited.

Jun 14, 2017 02:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,873
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

And you are prominent everywhere, Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor.

Do not lose the momentum.

Jun 12, 2017 11:33 PM
Rainmaker
1,555,100
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

No, that was 9 years ago but I do know this...I was quite lost, quite alone and had no clue how to blog. Some would say nothings changed. 

Jun 12, 2017 08:26 PM
Rainmaker
5,035,139
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I do remember..I started blogging the end of October 2008..was still excited in December 2008!

Jun 12, 2017 07:15 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I sure do...

Jun 12, 2017 04:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,507,073
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

That would be sometime around november 2015 for me.  Sorry, can't remember last month let alone that far back.

Jun 12, 2017 04:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,625,353
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I believe I did not do anything at all for first 5+ years after I signed up. I had no clue.

Jun 12, 2017 01:56 PM
Rainmaker
717,185
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I have been on the rain less than a year. My second month I was constantly checking the points to see if I got ahead of other agents in my local market. I am now number 3 locally, and it will take some time to get ahead of number 2. Number 1 is years down the road. But moving up in the state. I hope to be on the first page for Oregon before the end of the year.

Jun 12, 2017 01:43 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Good Grief ... No I do not remember month two.  I am happy for your and your excitement.  Keep it up ... don't let burn out set in. 

Jun 12, 2017 08:39 AM
Rainmaker
991,852
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Sorry I do not as it was over 11 years ago LOL

Jun 12, 2017 07:28 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 

You are officially a part of the ActiveRain family, Karen!

   In my second month I was still "lurking", doing a few reblogs.

Jun 12, 2017 06:59 AM
Rainmaker
5,246,557
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I remember begining to comment on others posts, not posting or asking questions! Sad for me, but good for you for your participation!

Jun 12, 2017 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
716,789
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Not really... too long ago. But I'm always excited!

Jun 12, 2017 06:47 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

oh, yes.... and I'm still excited after 8 years of being here in the rain....

Jun 12, 2017 06:44 AM
Rainmaker
2,785,606
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I stayed as you put it "excited" for about a good year plus & still chugging

Jun 12, 2017 06:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor I don't remember. I started in February of 2007.

Jun 12, 2017 06:27 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I so remember it, Karen! It was a true exercise in stepping FAR out of my comfort zone and posting & commenting to the 'world!'  

Jun 12, 2017 06:25 AM
Rainmaker
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Karen, I'm surprised to hear this. I thought you were an experienced blogger!

Jun 12, 2017 06:05 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

My month 2 i was not very active. I think there is more welcoming now, than there was back then. My excitement came the first time a client called me saying they found my blog and wanted me to list their home. My next excitement came when someone from the Rain, gave my some invaluable tips to change my blog, then consumers started calling weekly.

Jun 12, 2017 05:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,574,666
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

That was over ten years ago and I can't remeber last week now! 

Jun 12, 2017 05:52 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I can't even remember what I had for breakfast yesterday. 3:)

It's been 11 years for me here, and I had been on online RE forums for 5 years prior but in the very early days when this type of forum was brand new, it was exciting.

Jun 12, 2017 05:48 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I remember my first blog and I am still here today

Jun 12, 2017 05:42 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes

Jun 12, 2017 05:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

No, I can't remember anymore.

Jun 12, 2017 05:31 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

We are sll so very happy your strengh remained to tolerate us.

We celebrate all woh endure.

My first months were exercises of enduraning those who thought failure to use 'spell chek' was equal to knocking the hat of the Pope.

But I found my voice, and now newbies are compelled to endure.

The excitement will remain if you maintaine your fidelity to yourself and be genuine. That is often the opposite of being a real estate agent.

Find your voice.

Jun 12, 2017 05:23 AM