ActiveRain Success Stories

John M. Acaron, BSME, CHI, CMI (HOMEINSPECTORUSA, LLC): Home Inspector in Santa Rosa Beach, FL John M. Acaron, BSME, CHI, CMI (HOMEINSPECTORUSA, LLC) said over 13 years ago,
"ActiveRain membership has been very instrumental in the succes of our business. We highly recomend to be a member."
Adam DeVos (Oakington Realty): Real Estate Agent in Austin, TX Adam DeVos (Oakington Realty) said over 13 years ago,
"I'm new to ActiveRain, success stories to come...."
Allison Simson (Summit Real Estate): Real Estate Agent in Dillon, CO Allison Simson (Summit Real Estate) said over 13 years ago,
"I received a recommendation/referral that turned into a closed sale from a Broker in Denver who had some customers who were looking to buy a ski home in Keystone. The Denver Broker found me on Active Rain due to my blog on second home sales! Love it!"
Geoff Vincent: Real Estate Agent in Niagara Falls, NY Geoff Vincent said over 13 years ago,
"Free company profiles, company info and industry research reports for 1.5 million business services providers in the U.S."
Jeanne Osness, Residential Real Estate, Short Sales (Jeanne Osness, Keller Williams): Real Estate Agent in Aurora, CO Jeanne Osness, Residential Real Estate, Short Sales (Jeanne Osness, Keller Williams) said over 13 years ago,
"In my first ActiveRain class my blogging teacher/hero/mentor, Ruth Vogt, helped me to get my blogging feet wet. I had gone into the class apprehensive, came out excited.

In the second class she described how I can link back to my website and create landing pages specific to the subdivision that I am blogging about. I had gone into that class wide eyed and looking forward to learning new tricks, came out an addict.

Yesterday was class #3. I went in armed with links, pictures, websites. Came out with a listing! WHAT - you say?? It's true!!

While I was in class "Brianne", a young woman searching desperately for a short sale Realtor, read one of my blogs, found my website and my information on short sales and emailed me. I was in the middle of class when I saw the email come through. Being the "good" student that I am not wanting to get off task by answering emails, I simply forwarded it to another agent on my team and asked him to call her.

He got hold of her right away and, well, she's coming in to sign all of her paperwork to list her home on Friday.

Needless to say - blogging is going exceptionally well."
Dawn M. Smith: Real Estate Agent in Ankeny, IA Dawn M. Smith said over 13 years ago,
""Rookie of the Year 2009""
John M. Acaron, BSME (HOME INSPECTOR USA, LLC): Home Inspector in Santa Rosa Beach, FL John M. Acaron, BSME (HOME INSPECTOR USA, LLC) said over 13 years ago,
"ActiveRain has been the driving force behing our advertising. ActiveRain has enable my company to project to counties around my business base with success!"
Ken Evans (Weichert Realtors): Real Estate Agent in Front Royal, VA Ken Evans (Weichert Realtors) said over 13 years ago,
"Over 24 million sold and under contract in 2009."
sparkhub LLC sparkhub LLC: Real Estate Agent in Madison, WI sparkhub LLC sparkhub LLC said over 13 years ago,
"Sparkhub LLC is a boutique management consultancy providing guidance and support with focuses in best practices and technology."
More Marbles: Real Estate Agent in Kaysville, UT More Marbles said over 13 years ago,
"MoreMarbles connects companies and nonprofits with university consulting teams."
George Izquierdo (Las Casas Realty, inc.): Real Estate Broker/Owner in Highland Park, CA George Izquierdo (Las Casas Realty, inc.) said over 13 years ago,
"32 Years in Business. Acknowledged by the Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, 14th District Council member, Jose Huizar & Los Angeles County Supervisor, Gloria Molina."
Ray Saenz, Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor (Exit Realty Laredo): Real Estate Agent in Laredo, TX Ray Saenz, Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor (Exit Realty Laredo) said over 13 years ago,
"What do you expect from me working with you?

As your Colorado Buyer’s agent I promote your best interests with the utmost good faith, fidelity and loyalty, advocate and negotiate on your behalf, giving my suggestions, ideas, expertise and advise in the Colorado real estate field as you may need it!
- A Buyer’s agent costs you nothing!
- A buyer’s agent gives you better real estate protection and peace of mind.

As your Colorado Seller’s agent I promote your best interests with the utmost good faith, fidelity and loyalty, advocate and negotiate on your behalf, giving my suggestions, ideas, expertise and advise in the Colorado real estate field as you may need it!

As your Colorado Transaction Broker I can assist you through a Colorado real estate transaction by performing terms of any oral and written agreements, fully informing the parties, presenting all offers, and assisting the parties (Buyers and Sellers) with any offers, including the closing of a transaction without being an agent or advocate for any of the parties."
Debbie Smith (Sunshine Realtly and Associates): Real Estate Agent in Santa Clarita, CA Debbie Smith (Sunshine Realtly and Associates) said over 13 years ago,
"I had a home that my client really wanted, but on the 11th hour the lender said they could not get them a loan, they were devistated, We were running out of time, the house they wanted was going to auction in two weeks. I prayed for a miracle. The next morning I got a call from an invester who was looking to buy one of my listings, it was in escrow, but I told him the story about my client how they could not get there house, he asked to see it, and he ended up liking it, and buying it for them. A year latter when they were able to get a loan, they bought it back from him. We called him the angel from god."
Russell Rosencrans, ePRO, GRI (Century 21 Fridley Realtors): Real Estate Agent in Branson, MO Russell Rosencrans, ePRO, GRI (Century 21 Fridley Realtors) said over 13 years ago,
"I have a great story. I had a client from florida looking for agents located my information on Active Rain. I started to tell her a little about myself. She said Russ I have done my research on Active Rain and I just need to get started. We sold 2 houses for her and she said she would contnue to use Active Rain because the Agents represented there have always been top notch agents."
Corie Gorham (Century 21 M&M): Real Estate Agent in Lodi, CA Corie Gorham (Century 21 M&M) said over 13 years ago,
"I was found on ActiveRain! Buyers were on their way to Lodi and wanted to see a few properties. While in there car searching the web, they found me on ActiveRain. It does work. Thank you ActiveRain!"
Michael Simcock, Elk Grove, CA Realtor 916 425-1084 (Coldwell Banker (Elk Grove, CA)): Real Estate Agent in Elk Grove, CA Michael Simcock, Elk Grove, CA Realtor 916 425-1084 (Coldwell Banker (Elk Grove, CA)) said over 13 years ago,
"The success for me is that I am much more connected with fellow Realtors since I started "hanging out" here. The viewpoints presented here have me looking at things a bit differently which is important.

I look forward to staying connected here."
Craig Williams (J. Craig Homes): Home Builder in Mobile, AL Craig Williams (J. Craig Homes) said over 13 years ago,
"I have had great success with Active Rain because customers are able to find my company information easily and have a great way to contact me for building their custom home."
Pamela Mac (Diamond Home Staging Associates, LLC): Home Stager in Fayetteville, NC Pamela Mac (Diamond Home Staging Associates, LLC) said over 13 years ago,
"My website was being updated and thanks to my Active Rain blog's presence on Google, I was found by a new client even though they received an "Under Construction" message at DiamondHomeStagers.com. Thanks, AR!"
Cori Endrody (Royal LePage Credit Valley Real Estate): Real Estate Agent in Brampton, ON Cori Endrody (Royal LePage Credit Valley Real Estate) said over 13 years ago,
"I have learned the power of Social Networking in a hurry! My first blog post was a feature! For a skeptic on the value of blogging, I can safely say I have been quickly converted. A-blogging I will go!"
Jessica Cox, Dallas Home Staging (Perfectly Polished Home): Home Stager in Dallas, TX Jessica Cox, Dallas Home Staging (Perfectly Polished Home) said over 13 years ago,
"Thanks to ActiveRain, Perfectly Polished Home has been able to stage more homes in Dallas, Grand Prairie, Arlington, Duncanville, Desoto, Addison, Irving, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite and Balch Springs than ever before.

As home stagers in Dallas, we have met many other industry professionals and been able to help more people sell their home quickly and for more money by giving them tips on how to stage their property to sell."