ActiveRain Success Stories

Claudia I Sarmiento, REALTOR,     Your Short Sale Specialist!  (Long & Foster Realtors ): Real Estate Agent in Woodbridge, VA Claudia I Sarmiento, REALTOR, Your Short Sale Specialist! (Long & Foster Realtors ) said almost 11 years ago,
"Having an owner telling me that he was praying for me and my family . Very Appreciative on his short sale that closed on Feb 2012"
E P: Real Estate Agent in McAllen, TX E P said almost 11 years ago,
"Currently continuing to pursue my success story."
John Cozart, Associate Broker (Remax Paradise): Real Estate Sales Representative in Gulf Shores, AL John Cozart, Associate Broker (Remax Paradise) said almost 11 years ago,
"John W. Cozart
john@alabamaparadise.com
Creating an assemblage of 23 parcels for commercial development, former bowling alley and hospital properties redesigned to cash flowing commercial entities.
#6 Remax agent in Georgia, 2006
Remax Chairman Award, 2007 – 2nd highest award to Remax Agents."
Ann Heitland, Retired from Flagstaff Real Estate Sales (Retired from RE/MAX Peak Properties): Industry Observer in Flagstaff, AZ Ann Heitland, Retired from Flagstaff Real Estate Sales (Retired from RE/MAX Peak Properties) said almost 11 years ago,
"I've made some friends, found some great agents to make referrals to, and improved my website's SEO for free."
Barbara Calwhite, 417-438-7387            Specializing in Relocation (Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri): Real Estate Agent in Joplin, MO Barbara Calwhite, 417-438-7387 Specializing in Relocation (Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri) said almost 11 years ago,
"At this time I have only been with Active Rain for a couple of months. It has been very informative and interesting. There are different topics being discussed every day from all parts of the country. I love hearing how other states do business and also what we all have in common.

(2 months later) Being on AR everyday has certainly taken my thought processes to another level. The amount of information is unbelievable from how to interact with the social networks to obtain the best SEO. I am completely HOOKED. Thanks Active Rain!!!!"
Amarinder Toki, ur Real Estate Consultant 4 Life!! (iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage): Real Estate Sales Representative in Mississauga, ON Amarinder Toki, ur Real Estate Consultant 4 Life!! (iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage) said almost 11 years ago,
"I was new to blogging but with activerain membership, it gave me an immense opportunity to be a part of such a great community. Many thanks for sharing ideas and thoughts on my blogs.

Best regards

Amarinder Toki

Your real estate consultant for life!!"
Jim Strachan (Bay Equity Home Loans): Mortgage and Lending in Grayslake, IL Jim Strachan (Bay Equity Home Loans) said almost 11 years ago,
"Active Rain has made me more visible on the internet. More importantly, it identifies me as an expert in my specific field and market."
Raine Carraway (Michelle Carraway) (EXP Realty): Real Estate Agent in Lenoir, NC Raine Carraway (Michelle Carraway) (EXP Realty) said almost 11 years ago,
"I see my ActiveRain success story is twofold. The first is that ActiveRain has made me a better, more knowledgeable agent. I am able to connect and share information from real estate professional from all over, and to learn the "real life' details on dealing with emerging trends in my are by others who are already dealing with them in their locations. For example, I first learned about short sales on ActiveRain, 6 months or so before the term was ever used in my office or local area, and was able to learn about them before I started showing them, which gave me a leg up on the competition, and made it much easier to explain the pros and cons to my clients.

ActiveRain has also brought me success in terms of leads and internet exposure. I've received several calls based off internet searches, and my ActiveRain blog has really helped make me visible in Google searches for my local area. It also helps potential clients connect, by giving them a source of free, no pressure, information, and by giving them a little insight into my "voice" and personality, before choosing to contact me."
Dale Bledsoe, Realtor in Tracy, California (Crown Key Realty): Real Estate Agent in Tracy, CA Dale Bledsoe, Realtor in Tracy, California (Crown Key Realty) said almost 11 years ago,
"No Active Rain Success story yet, but like anything else, I will get out of it what I put into it. So, I intend to put a lot into Active Rain and in time a lot of good will come from it. Work = Success. Thats the formula, so on to the work."
Tim McQuillan, Tim McQuillan, CreditXpert Inc.  (CreditXpert Inc.): Services for Real Estate Pros in Towson, MD Tim McQuillan, Tim McQuillan, CreditXpert Inc. (CreditXpert Inc.) said almost 11 years ago,
"Here's a success story from one of the mortgage originators that used our products and as a result pleased both the home owner and the real estate agents.

http://tinyurl.com/CX-Success"
George Keely (Keller Williams Realty - Gateway): Managing Real Estate Broker in Flushing, MI George Keely (Keller Williams Realty - Gateway) said almost 11 years ago,
"Just got my first referral form the AR Network ... It Works!"
Karen Sullens, Rockford IL Realtor | Listing & Buyers Agent Team (Rockford Il Realtor l Chicago and Rockford MLS  ): Real Estate Agent in Rockford, IL Karen Sullens, Rockford IL Realtor | Listing & Buyers Agent Team (Rockford Il Realtor l Chicago and Rockford MLS ) said almost 11 years ago,
"I have met so many professionals that have helped to move my career forward on Active Rain! I can reccomend Active Rain and Keller Williams to anyone! THERE BOTH INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING ME TO MOVE MY CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL!"
Preston Ware (The Mortgage Firm): Mortgage and Lending in West Palm Beach, FL Preston Ware (The Mortgage Firm) said almost 11 years ago,
"I view active rain as another means of creating a presence on the web which includes social marketing and my web site over at www.prestonware.com"
Cathy Criado, Making Real Estate Profitable (Criado Realty ): Real Estate Broker/Owner in San Antonio, TX Cathy Criado, Making Real Estate Profitable (Criado Realty ) said almost 11 years ago,
"I heard about Active Rain about 2 years ago and started a profile, which I didn't do anything with. Why? I wasn't really into social media at the time. Since then I have started to so so regular, mainly with other companies. However, I see the value of Active Rain since the quality of the posts are very good and it interacts me with other Realtors. I look forward to some client success stories to share."
Lisa Coates, Residential Home Sales Specialist (Level Ten Construction Consultants): Real Estate Agent in Halifax, NS Lisa Coates, Residential Home Sales Specialist (Level Ten Construction Consultants) said almost 11 years ago,
"Since joining Active Rain, I have been privileged to have been referred to great buyers from agents that work outside my area and also sending my out of area agents to very professional and qualified agents. This is a great medium to connect with peers and customers."
BILL CHERRY, Broker & Wealth Coach (Bill Cherry, Realtor): Real Estate Agent in Dallas, TX BILL CHERRY, Broker & Wealth Coach (Bill Cherry, Realtor) said almost 11 years ago,
"NOW it's time for me to coach agents and brokers -- those, who like me, depend on commissions -- to properly manage their finances and wealth.

For more than six years, Active Rain has provided me the opportunity to become professional friends with highly qualified real estate professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Not only do we share ideas, but we often send our clients, who are moving elsewhere, to one of our Active Rain agent friends in that community. I have found these associations to be much more reliable than those I gained through other referral networks. You will, too."
Carol Judd, Vernal Utah Real Estate (New Star Real Estate): Real Estate Agent in Vernal, UT Carol Judd, Vernal Utah Real Estate (New Star Real Estate) said almost 11 years ago,
"I cannot say I have made a specific sale from an Active Rain Contact but I have connect with many that will bring clients and I receive calls from Active Rain connections.  Even if a question is how do they get in contact with the Recreation Center in our area  I count that as a success because I have helped someone. They will hopefully remember me when it comes time to purchase a property.Thanks also to all the members who are teaching me."
Delaware Junk Removal Residential And Commercial Hauling Clean Outs, Whole House Clean Outs, Basements, Garages, Attics (Delaware Junk Removal 302-530-9186): Services for Real Estate Pros in Wilmington, DE Delaware Junk Removal Residential And Commercial Hauling Clean Outs, Whole House Clean Outs, Basements, Garages, Attics (Delaware Junk Removal 302-530-9186) said almost 11 years ago,
"Active Rain is a great place to meet people and be seen. I have made so many new friends here. Thank you Active Rain!"
Bernard Walsh (GetMeJustice.com): Real Estate Agent in Bradenton, FL Bernard Walsh (GetMeJustice.com) said almost 11 years ago,
"AV Rated rated attorney, member of the The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Managing Partner of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh a Personal injury and civil trial law firm in Florida.

http://www.getmejustice.com"
Ismael Rocamora, Ismael Rocamora: Real Estate Agent in Clear, AK Ismael Rocamora, Ismael Rocamora said almost 11 years ago,
"Rocamora"