1,844,171
You have to search out the 'nuggets' here. They are not going to slap you in the face. Some people come here, ask questions & expect the meaning of life. Come on ..... we might point you to the closest bar in the area.
YOU have to do the work in order to find the value. Most people here are excellent writers if you haven't noticed. Follow the ones where you like their style!
When you first start blogging, your not sure of what you want to say or how to say it. You will find your style here from others.
Kathy Streib & Carol Williams do a 'compilation' each week. These ladies work hard to find the nuggets for you.
https://activerain.com/blogsview/5580536/second-chance-saturday--week-179
https://activerain.com/blogsview/5581409/posts-just-for-you--this-week-at-activerain-october-25-to-october-31--2020
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Diana Ludwiczak
Manhattan, NY
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Elyse Berman, PA
Boca Raton, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
5,828,137
Hi Rocky- the most important thing I would tell a new member is to read and comment on posts. This is the key to interacting with the members here, and if you do so, you'll learn what the real benefit of ActiveRain is...the community. And thank you Lyn Sims
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
6,392,879
The importance of consistency in your blogging and promotion.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
2,435,649
I've suggested this to agents in the past and they passed. I think a lot of people have no interest in writing/posting/commenting.... They don't get it.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Elyse Berman, PA
Boca Raton, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
5,048,708
The blogging has value for sure, if done well and consistently, and with an eye to consumers. But there so much more - learning, sharing, getting to know a wide range of industry professionals around the country, creating a referral database as you get to know people, to name a few.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
3,587,835
Rocky you're doing great here. I've noticed a lot of good stuff you're doing and you've had a few features, right? Way ahead of the game. Keep bringing what your bringing to the party and you'll do great. Take time....it really does because there is so much to learn and figure out. We're all here to help out.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
1,042,585
Are there features on here most people don't realize? Are there ways to use ActiveRain that many overlook?
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
3,854,786
Rocky Dickerson Most didn't realize when they started blogging, the reason was to get business. They found much more. So much to learn, so many bright professionals willing to share, having your clients follow you and give you suggestions for topics. Buyers and Sellers love to see how you blog about their listings and so much more. Good to see you on Tuesday's Zoom.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
5,772,575
Rocky,
I think with all the changes, the membership dwindled. It used to be that I would post something in the morning, and I would see it on Google that afternoon, the SEO was robust. Then there was all those tech issues, which lasted a bit as well as the spammers, call girls, etc.
Many want instant gratification, instant referrals and whatever else comes in an instant mindset. It is not going to happen here. A
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
1,310,972
I enjoyed reading the comments of others in response to your question, Rocky Dickerson
I enjoy the interplay and opinions of our active members.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
693,775
Just interact on a regular basis. Once I finally committed to it, I have met several really great contacts across the country. Yesterday, I closed on a transaction and the family was moving to Carlsbad, CA. I was able to pick up the phone and call Jeff Dowler, CRS (ON HIS BIRTHDAY) for some local information my clients needed. He happily answered and helped. I feel I could do that just about anywhere in the country. For me, that is the beauty of Activerain.
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KAREN FUNK
Elk Grove, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
378,367
I'm still pretty green myself, but neighborhood posts keep our firm phone rining thanks to years of posts my did. They always have a "current" list of homes for sale in said neighborhood.
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Jerrill Ewing
Eatonton, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,781,013
Like anything else when a group rows in the same direction progress is made
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
3,344,906
"Should" is a powerful word ...I've been a member here since May 2008. I only learned what I should have known after I had a few bad experiences. Yes, it is true. I've been burned by a few people because I trusted too much. Should I have known not to trust them? Perhaps.
Beyond that ... it is a great community. I've made a lot of friends ... and I am still here ... just not as trusting 🤪
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,571,456
Hello Rocky - where does one begin? The replies given to your question prior to me put much of what AR has faced since the beginning of its existence.
What "works" for some, does not "work" for all. And then, we can have a discussion on the definition of "work".
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
5,215,388
Success in the Rain has taken years for those commenting to this question. You are off to a great start. Consistency is key!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Elyse Berman, PA
Boca Raton, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,052,056
Well it's a lot like the Continuum Transfunctioner. Mysterious and powerful. And its mystery is only exceeded by its power. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
OH, and what ARMS said 😉
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
4,456,325
Well not wanting to sound old:)) relationships, friendships and to boot referrals:))Endre
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Elyse Berman, PA
Boca Raton, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
7,834,939
Most agents are not blogging.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
5,228,997
The people are amazing and the business you gain, both from referrals from other agents and from those who read your blogs, are layers and layers of icing on the cake!
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
17,008
I get a lot of opinions and some useful insights, when I pose questions about real situations that come in the course of a transaction
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
3,125,255
You have a voice here once making your presence known by interacting, following community guidelines and creating relationships!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
135,724
searing for topics in the system
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,868,372
When I first started in 2007, had no idea you were to INTERACT! That is how you gain relationships across the Country. Now, when a client says they are moving, I usually know someone in that City!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
2,178,433
What I would tell a new member of ActiveRain is:
You will never believe the value of the connections made IF you spend the time to read, comment, and share YOUR knowledge.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
195,422
Don't ever post something on here unless you don't mind being quoted in the newspaper. There is at least one newspaper that uses people's answers to questions in their article. That doesn't mean you shouldn't answer questions - you should. But don't say anything that would embarrassed you to have your name attached to in a newspaper.
That's true with anything on the internet, but often it's hypothetical. In this case, the newspaper has actually quoted people. I'm sure someone on here can remember what newspaper it is that uses us as a source.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
921,504
Most agents do not know about Active Rain. Mostly because is is high risk and somewhat embarrassing to bring folks into a system that does not work.
Those who are here are here for the community, and have been here for years.
You are one of the rare newbies. Our job is to nurture you so the disappointments you will encounter does not send you off to FB and word-press.
With an active population of less than 100, it really no longer has the critical mass to present a representative validation platform.
What should they know? AR should be their PLan D until the path to the future of AR is better understood.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
1,196,588
It's fun, most folks are pleasant, it can be addictive...lol you make distant friends, and you can even learn some things AND if I dare say...The women are good looking and smart!
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Rocky Dickerson
Las Vegas, NV
763,783
The more you give the more you receive in abundance.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA