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I believe Bob that your phone is ringing because there isn't the same level competition as in my area. Z has every keyword in my area sewn up but that doesn't stop me.
SEO is way down & that's that. I try & supplement my posts putting them wherever I can.
I really do learn great things here & will continue to stay. You never know when that nugget of info will make you $ or help you with a deal.
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Lana Robbins Licensed ...
Kirkland, WA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Sam Shueh
San Jose, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,387,721
Sorry... I am one of those who cannot share any success stories that have added to my bottom line. With over 3 million points, at least one post daily on localism, market reports, etc. I don't think anyone would say that I put in minimal effort on this platform. I put in way less effort on my website blog and get leads. Still waiting for my very first lead from the Rain.
I don't believe in saying this, I'm a complainer. I'm simply stating the facts and the situation.
I don't minimize the relationships I've formed here... and appreciate them. But that has not been a source of income to my bottom line.
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Lana Robbins Licensed ...
Kirkland, WA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,546,074
I get the high DA backlinks, which are great. Boosts my site's authority. The phone rang once from a market report a year after I stopped doing them (and I still owned most of Page 1 for the search term). I've gotten a few referals here and have given one as well which GREATLY helped out a friend of mine in San Diego.
Other than that, as an "office of one" this has been really helpful at networking and interacting with others.
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Lana Robbins Licensed ...
Kirkland, WA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,872,065
I enjoy interaction & having history in cyberspace. As to $$$ its not cut & dry
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Lana Robbins Licensed ...
Kirkland, WA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
1,758,837
Great motivational post. Reading the success stories. For us, it is the friendly relationships with our peers.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
1,112,898
There's no need to try too hard. Online community is about establishing a presence. Be visible, approachable and yourself. Take a stab at common sense and intelligence. And they will come.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,557,673
I have made and received referrals over the years. The Rain is a way to be the source of the source. You never know when you are going to need the relationships!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,447,266
Direct business from consumers ... that dried up a long time ago and why I don't spend much time posting here anymore.
The real value for me is the connections, the friendships and the ability to make a referral confidently to someone I know and trust.
Every market is different. I live in a City with 1 Million people. My niche Word Press site is working well for me. That is what brings business and gets my time and attention.
All the best to you, Bob Crane
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John G. Johnston
Westcliffe, CO
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Lana Robbins Licensed ...
Kirkland, WA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,277,836
AR is what you make of it. I've enjoyed interacting with other Realtors on AR.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,713,581
No direct correlation but I do like to be around.
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John G. Johnston
Westcliffe, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,641,568
I'm enjoying the friends here, the writing of blogs keeps my chops up as a writer and I do learn a lot here. AR also lead me to a few referrals/closed escrows and a Podcast opportunity over the last 11 years. I agree the SEO is way down, but there are nuggets of gold in here regardless.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
3,303,349
Activerain has given me a voice and a solid, online presence with like-minded professionals. The relationships gained are special and I know where to go to ask questions, learn and to share pertinent information about the industry. I have received referrals all across the U.S. from agents who knew I'd be a great fit for their clients. They are watching!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,561,461
I don't believe I've ever been in the camp of complainers Bob Crane as I've always appreciated this service.
AR has brought me business but it has brought more. It has helped me with my writing skills and it has been an excellent way to vent many emotions brought about during the couse of life. AR has also united me with my BARFF and electronc love of my life Nina Hollander .
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,130,826
as with most things... you get out of it, what you put into it.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
2,363,628
I'm retired. Why would I even spend time on AR at all? Blog after blog talks about real estate being a relationship business. AR is a relationship platform for me. There are many ways to receive benefits from a relationship. Money isn't always one of them. For me, I enjoy the connections with people in an industry I enjoyed working in for 30 years. And, I like to share my opinions based on my experience and find ways to help others.
HOWEVER, monetary benefits often do come at the most unexpected times in unexpected way.
AR is a success for me!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,774,106
Bob,
There is this myth out in many professions that the leads will come from social media. The truth is, they may come, but not in huge amounts that will support you or make a huge difference to one's bottom line.
Your market is different than any other market in the US. I have seem different situation in the very same market. The whole keyword system is sewn up by every lead generator on the planet. People and places are different there are micro climates, and micro areas...Your Forest Land Reports is a niche that works for you...A
PS. Worshipping the Google gods in not the end all be all. So what if you are seen on Google? A
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
8,235,460
I've had a lot of views over the years.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,269,043
Happy to see something good coming out. Keep up with the good work.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
2,231,519
It does not add any value to my business, just like the interaction with other agents around the country.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
3,417,356
As with any ad or marketing, you place it but if you are waiting for people to find it on their own, they may never see it. For me I like to share my blog on Social media. It helps it be found and be read. The SEO is not what it once was BUT my blog is still found by those searching the key words i write in my blogs so i am found. I am happy to say that after referrals, My Active Rain blog is still a leading source of new clients, One has to write blogs that people want to read, mix them up and for me, writing about my experiences is a good way to pass a lesson along that buyers and sellers like to read.
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Lana Robbins Licensed ...
Kirkland, WA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,598,552
Soon will write, summer is over, son will be tomorrow in school.
:)
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
6,054,829
I used to post everyday, and not non-real estate related posts. The last two years have seen no business come from it. The blog on my web site does a better job right now.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,307,191
I enjoy the non-competitive atmosphere, sharing of experiences and great relationships I have developed over the years. Although 99% of my blogs are weather reports it serves my clients as many only have 2nd or vacation homes here while some are looking to buy. Daily, my sign shows our beautiful sky, mountains AND MY SIGN! I cross-post to 3 Facebook pages and that is where my biggest benefit is realized.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,291,948
It is great to learn in the rain everyday but I wish we would have more people in the rain that are active.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,765,179
Bob, most of my AR success stories come from referrals shared by me and received from other Rainers. That has been a good ongoing component of my business since my early days on AR. Most of my local posts go to my website and I will syndicate them to AR sometimes.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,477,866
I enjoy AR and the AR community. Having AR generate business would be a plus. Not leaving because it has not for me.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,395,083
Originally, when we first joined, AR helped us with referrals and SEO. No more. Now we stay because of relationships and education.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
560,036
When i post market updates here i get immediate activity on my site.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
250,553
My blogs are driving organic leads to my real estate websites. 35-45 lead captures a month. Can’t complain about that level of success
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,557,740
While we are in a business that is largely based on relationships, there are good leads that have come from my posts here. I've Closed millions of dollars in sales as a result of my posts here - not NEARLY as many calls now as 5-10 years ago though.
I have received numerous referrals from those I have formed relationships here in the Rain - several are very busy agents in large cities and have sent more than one referral my way. Of course, I reciprocate when I can and have sent countless referrals to AR members from my end also.
That said, despite the current, relatively non-existent SEO here, it's the AR relationships that continue to bring me business - even in 2019.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI