ActiveRain Success Stories

"In today's global business world, it is very important to utilize the relationships we form through our daily experiences with others. Service is the driving force behind our office. I throughly enjoy meeting people and being of service to realtors, loan officers, mortgage brokers, and others within the Real Estate industry. ActiveRain helps keep me up to date with excellent blogs regarding changes that I should be aware of, as well as linking me to other professionals in my area. It is a very useful tool that I use daily."

"I have been a member for some time (2008) thanks to Dawn Maloney and have learned so much from my fellow "Rainers." There is a multitude of experiened professionals in all aspects of our industry and each and every one of them makes a contribution in some shape or form. I respect each of my fellow professionals regardless of shared or opposing points of view."

"I have learned so much from other members of the Active Rain community and have even picked up a referral from another member. Being a part of such a great and diverse group of real estate professionals not only keeps me inspired but has helped me to educate myself and inspire my clients and peers."

"My ActiveRain success story is new and different. About a year ago, I took REO training in an effort to prepare and become an REO Listing Agent. I followed my coaching and took special trainings for designations and certifications. I created a resume and got an 800 toll free number. I got ready and not long after all this preparation.... about 6 months, I got a call from a HUD-Pemco Marketing Manager. She had found me as the Top Neighbor for Shasta County, CA. My Localism work has paid off in most of my business with referrals being the other portion. I got the Local Listing Broker contract for Pemco, Limited because of my work here in the RAIN! Thank you ActiveRain. We have now listed 11 HUD listings."

"ActiveRain had helped me connect quickly with area experts and industry leaders. I highly recommend it! It is a vital tool for the novice and expert alike."

"I am so excited about ActiveRain. I am continually learning and improving my knowledge of this awesome site. I am able to share and refer potential homebuyers to qualified professional realtors here. I look very forward to the relationships I hope to build on ActiveRain."

"It's nice to see a great web community geared to our industry. So much knowledge!"

"Everything he promised us he delivered on. It was a very refreshing experience. I highly recommend Michael and his team if you want to experience a smooth & professional transaction."
Jeremy & Sharon McNeil, Coral Springs, Florida

"Two thumbs up! These agents really know their stuff!! I purchased one condo conversion earlier this year with the Think Big team and got an awesome price on my unit, tens of thousands less than others that purchased a unit at this complex that same day. The best part is that my closing date isn't for 11 months from my purchase date. That's unbelievable! My closing is nearly a year away, with almost a year's worth of appreciation with only 5% down; that's the true definition of using leverage to your advantage to turn profits! I have since purchased another unit with these great agents with a 7% guaranteed return on my investment! Both myself, and my investment group will continue to use the services of the Think Big team for years to come!"
Gary Martin, Grand Rapids, Michigan

"A close friend and financial advisor, who had purchased a unit from Michael Citron in the past, referred me to the Florida Home Tools' team. My friend told me that this guy really knows his stuff and would work his tails off to find me a great deal on some investment property. He helped me identify two amazing pieces of rental property in the heart of Boca Raton, which yielded amazing seasonal rentals and immediate positive cash flow. This hard-working team of agents helped me with a difficult 1031 Exchange purchase and simplified the process with their expert knowledge. He worked tirelessly throughout the entire purchasing process. Being that we live out of state, we were concerned about making our purchase from so far away. My agent coordinated every last detail: from attending our inspections, appraisals, and closings to taking care of such fine details as getting us approved by the difficult condo commando associations in a timely manner. He went so far as to help us make arrangements to have our power, phone, and water turned on in our units. You won't meet a nicer gent than Michael. We have extended an invitation to have him come visit our farm in Long Island, New York. He treated us like family and I am certain that he will do the same for you."
Harry & Margaret Hanley , East Moriches, New York"

"Understanding that social media is very important to all of us in the real easte industry has encouraged me to become a part of a professional outlet like ActivRain. I am lookng forward to interacting with other professionals."

"I am so engaged and excited about the opportunities that Active Rain has brought to my business. I was a part of a mega office for 22 years with over 500 agents and enjoyed the relationships that I had with many of the agents in that office. We are now a small office, with just the 2 of us. The joy that Active Rain has brought to me is the feeling that I can communicate with the top agents in the nation about the issues in our industry on a day to day basis."

"My definition of success is much different than most people's. I define success in more personal ways. I relate my success on AR to the relationships I've developed here. My success lies within those relationships. Not a day goes by that I don't wonder how my peeps in this industry are doing. I laugh with them, I cry with them. I allow them to teach me and in return I teach them. It's a win win. AR proves that my belief that success is at its best when you bring folks along with you, holds true."

"My goal is to help as many clients as I can achieve their real estate dreams."

"On the surface, it can seem that a real estate agent’s “job” is fairly simple: Write the offer, negotiate the terms, and collect a paycheck. However, sometimes there is so much effort beyond the paperwork that goes unseen, and often unappreciated.

And the sooner you select your agent, the sooner you can get started on the fun stuff—actually shopping for or selling your home!"

"I have had numerous clients find me on Active Rain and thrilled that I am one of the realtors that is still in business. The Spartanburg Real Estate Market continues to be one of the most affordable places in the country to live."

"I have successfully used the Active Rain Network to reach out across the country to find local professionals that can assist us in marketing nationwide. Also, I have made friends and professional relationships due to my membership here on Active Rain. Active Rain allows professionals to gain a national prospective from their computer."

"I have been a part of Active Rain since October 1st, 2006. I could be here forever on my successes of AR. After my first 13 months, I had my first closing. Since that time period, I have had over 30 closed transactions because of Active Rain. I would say about 85% of them have come directly from blogging, most from consumers reading my posts. Some from a few loan officers and some realtors that have read my posts. The other closings have taken place because of my direct contact with mostly realtors, and a few loan officers that have given me clients from networking with them directly through AR. This is the type of networking that I love. The realtor gets to know me personally through my posts. I have had the pleasure of closing 3 loans just with Katerina Gasset and her office. What's unique about this is that I am in New Jersey and she operates in Florida. This just shows some of the power of networking on Active Rain. Overall, I am very happy that I was introduced to this networking site. It taught me how to blog and how to get my voice out there... Thanks to all of those that work for AR and those that I have met because of AR. Thanks, Jeff"

"I've learned more in the last 2 days with Active Rain than I have in the past 2 years about Blogging and SEO. Thank you Active Rain!"

"My partner Marcie Thomas and I received a lead for a buyer. We worked hard trying to find them that perfect home. Our clients fell in love with one of our Short Sales. 4 months later, they were in their 1st and last home. They were so excited. Stacey says the house sang to her when she walked through the door. Thank you Mimi for the Active Rain referral."

"I have used the advice on actiiverain many a time. It once helped me to close a very difficult shor sale."

"I'm starting a new home inspection business in San Bernardino County and Russel Ray, a home inspector in San Diego that I've known for almost twenty years, said that if he were starting any kind of real estate business in today's world, and knowing what he knows about activerain, this would be the first place to start by establishing relationships with activerain people in my service area. Now if I could just get him to pay the $70 per month for the membership."