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Rainer
417,221
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

All positive people trying to help each other grow

Jun 15, 2015 08:12 AM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

the wonderful friends I've made here Roy.  That will always be my favorite thing.

Jun 15, 2015 02:56 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

People like you Roy and the SEO.

Jun 15, 2015 09:35 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I like connecting with others who do what I do all over the country 

Jun 15, 2015 07:27 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

The great intelligent people (like yourself) that are easy to relate to and have something of value to share.  We also like the fun aspect of this platform,  A

Jun 15, 2015 06:54 AM
Ambassador
1,076,551
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

The relationships, knowledge, and paychecks that come in as a result of participating in the rain.  Lots to love here.

Jun 15, 2015 06:08 AM
Rainmaker
891,971
Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

I love interacting with my ActiveRain Friends, and I love your Flower Photos, Roy!

Jun 15, 2015 05:53 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Roy Kelley - my answer could be shorter, had you asked what I don't love about ActiveRain.

Though one  thing I like about ActiveRain is - an opportunity to meet you and many more friendly 'Rainers who I can count on and are always there for me, they keep me updated on what's going on in industry and world of real estate.

(Actually I can go on and on and on....)

Jun 15, 2015 03:28 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Well lately I've done a few referrals because of AR, and I love that. There is so much to love and like about AR. The friendships and sharing is very important to me. 

Jun 15, 2015 03:07 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I like the vast amount of knowledge that can be found. Though good posts are way down I still like the network. 

Jun 15, 2015 02:21 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

The interaction and the relationships made over the years.   I would have never virtually met you had I not joined!  Second - the SEO I get from all the writing.

Jun 15, 2015 07:42 AM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Roy. The simple answer would be: Reading the posts of all my favorite bloggers.

Jun 15, 2015 07:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

The interaction and gaining new friends in the process.

Jun 15, 2015 01:23 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Roy - It's the people and their willingness to share their knowledge and expertise to help one another.

Jun 15, 2015 01:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Getting to be friends with someone who I admire so much in Roy Kelley 

Jun 15, 2015 01:09 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I love the people who are so open and willing to share knowledge and experiences.  They are priceless!

Jun 15, 2015 01:06 PM
Rainmaker
969,888
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I enjoy the interaction with other from all parts of the country. 

Jun 15, 2015 12:18 PM
Ambassador
5,829,143
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I love the people and the wonderful sense of community.  I also love that there is so much to learn here from the other bloggers. 

Jun 15, 2015 11:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Roy Kelley A friendly place where our peers are willing to help each other.

Jun 15, 2015 10:20 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

How much I learn from people's blogs and answers to questions. Plus connecting with some great people.

Jun 15, 2015 10:07 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I like the sense of connection between Realtors all over the place.

Jun 15, 2015 09:26 AM
Rainmaker
2,890,422
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

The people who are kind, informative, resourceful, intelligent, inspirational, motivational, educational, and determined to encourage and support others. That's what I love about ActiveRain. 

Jun 15, 2015 11:42 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

The relationships I've built up with fellow members and their always positive support.

Jun 15, 2015 10:45 PM
Rainmaker
516,437
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

All of the community, information, and comradery with other professionals in the country sharing their experiences and their lives.

Jun 15, 2015 10:45 PM
Rainer
6,965
John Enxing
Real Estate Advisor Group - Slidell, LA

One large Real Estate Group sharing experiences, thoughts and even advise/counsel to help further your business, and even perhaps keep you from falling into a same incident that was shared.

Jun 15, 2015 11:44 PM
Rainmaker
450,126
Dana Hollish Hill
Hollish Hill Group, JPAR Stellar Living - Bethesda, MD
REALTOR * Broker * Coach

The community of people who are there with you through the good and the bad even though you may have never met face to face. 

Jun 15, 2015 11:44 PM
Rainer
273,237
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

I've received many tips during this first year of membership. I think it's an invaluable resource.

Jun 15, 2015 11:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

no signs or hints I take 1% and give you back 50%......

On Z there was this agent call him 1 percenter, driving people nuts.

Jun 20, 2015 11:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,432,649
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

I love how AR brings me my coffee in the morning and then makes my breakfast (O wait that's my wife!).  But I feel like I am married to AR some days.  It has always been there. 

Seriously I work alone and AR keeps me in touch with other professionals.  

Jun 16, 2015 02:39 AM
Rainmaker
432,957
Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

The people and the community- Even if I don't know someone on here- I know that I can call them- tell them I saw them on AR and they will help me if I need it and I would do the same!  Have a Great day Roy!

Jun 15, 2015 11:46 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Sharing stories that come up with good answers to problem solving. Might not be happening in your market currently but it 'could be' soon.

Seeing market trends.

New features & how we can/or others are using them to get us more eyeballs on our collective work.

I think AR University was a great success.

Jun 15, 2015 11:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,951,943
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

First, the people I've met and become acquainted with - a great group.

Second, everything I've learned about technology, real estate practices, other areas of the country (and Canada)

Third, the help it has given my business

Jun 15, 2015 11:45 PM
Rainer
105,987
Chris Mamone
Keller Mortgage - Tacoma, WA
Senior Loan Officer

I like the people the most on here. I wish more realtors in my area would get on here. There is so much benefit to be shared from experience.

Aug 30, 2015 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

What I love MOST about Active Rain is your pictures of flowers, Roy!  :)  

I love the relationships that were born here.  It's never going to be what it once was, but it still feels like home.  

Jun 29, 2015 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
687,136
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

That I can rant here like I did today on a question and everyone is so understanding? But seriously, I love to learn from my peers across the nation and make connections and friendships even though I probably won't meet anyone. Very efficient, I can do this on my time.

Jun 26, 2015 06:48 AM
Rainmaker
359,372
Debra B Albert, PA - Keyes Realty
Keyes Realty Treasure Coast, 34986 - Port St Lucie, FL
Ron and Debbie 772.708.3292

I love the community, the classes, the new ownership and all of our resources!  AR-ROCKS!  I am almost giddy over the Ben Kenny Companies acquisition.

Jun 24, 2015 03:25 AM
Rainmaker
873,519
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Getting to read advice and do's and don'ts from experienced agents and brokers.  Plus what wonderful people to refer to!!

Jun 24, 2015 01:52 AM
Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

the SEO, and people.

Jun 23, 2015 11:47 PM
Rainer
33,149
michael zuren
Schmidt Mortgage Company - Willoughby, OH

I appreciate the great information from expereinced professionals..

Jun 22, 2015 12:50 AM
Rainmaker
597,572
Nancy Laswick
United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

I'm late answering this question so most of what I would have commented has already been written but I would add---- the referrals I've received and the referrals I've been able to give.

Jun 20, 2015 02:54 PM
Rainmaker
58,349
Jennifer Provencio
San Diego County and Central Valley - Oceanside, CA
The Reverse Mortgage Speciailist

The Q&A, blogging, and what is not to love?

Jun 20, 2015 01:46 AM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

getting to know people like you - at least on line - Some time I am going to pick up the phone and ask you to meet me for a cup of coffee! 

Jun 19, 2015 09:20 PM
Rainmaker
88,272
Tyrone Brown
Sumter, SC

All the wonderful people and some of the funny things you see !

Jun 18, 2015 03:35 AM
Rainer
61,641
Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

I love the interaction and receiving other p.o.v.'s. which ultimately benefits everyones business. 

Jun 17, 2015 04:22 AM
Rainer
392,768
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Roy, great questions. Learning about a variety of resources that I never knew existed and meeting nice people like you.

Jun 17, 2015 03:01 AM
Rainer
66,199
Chris Webb
Nova Home Loans - Tucson, AZ
Tucson's Social Media Expert

Access to great agents across the country, this is a great way to develop a class or a process for doing business. 

Jun 17, 2015 02:00 AM
Rainer
149,000
Jim Joeriman
Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc - Lacey Township, NJ
Helping Agents Reach New Heights

The new things I learn and the new awareness I gain on a daily basis.

Jun 17, 2015 01:53 AM
Rainer
21,460
paru chandramouly
Staten Island, NY

I love everything about Active rain! it would be repetitious if I said anything more because I agree with all those who have already commented. My only regret is that I did not join sooner. Thank GOD for Active rain!!

Jun 16, 2015 11:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,107,863
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

I value the people, the education, and the opportunity in the Rain!

Jun 16, 2015 03:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,767,614
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

The companionship, and the fact that I can learn about real estate markets all over the U.S. and Canada. 

Jun 16, 2015 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,291,481
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

That I learn so much from it and the members here, Roy Kelley ... without a doubt that's the most important thing for me.  It's an education on a wide variety of topics too ...

Gene 

Jun 16, 2015 07:53 AM
Rainer
6,827
Ross Reinhart
Camdenton, MO
The Sarge completes every Mission!

The connection with others outside my normal circle. 

Jun 16, 2015 07:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,096
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

The best thing about AR is the people.  When I joined back in 2010 I really just thought that I would be posting blogs and nothing else.  What I have gained more than anything are great relationships with some wonderful people all over this country.

Jun 16, 2015 05:22 AM
Rainer
438,218
Doyle Davison
Hawaiian Beaches Hawaii - 714-968-6767 - Huntington Beach, CA
30 years as your Concierge services listing broker

I like all the info in one place. I also like that you can ask or answer a question. I used to call my legal line, now I can just ask a fellow a/r colleague.

Jun 16, 2015 01:15 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Roy

When I receive a call/contact and they say I found you online or I see you everywhere and I know it's due to AR.

 

Jun 16, 2015 12:47 AM
Rainer
406,111
Teaching Amanda Fische
Teaching Amanda Fische - Denver, CO
Offering 30 plus years of sales insights

I love getting to know others from around the country, made so many great connections here over the years.

Jun 16, 2015 12:45 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

The people, the connections, the sharing, the referrals, the love. I could go on and on ...

Jun 16, 2015 12:26 AM
Rainer
293,277
Ron Aguilar
Gateway Mortgage Group - Saint George, UT
Mortgage & Real Estate Advisor since 1995

AR is great you just need to find the time to read it. That sounds like having time management.

Jun 16, 2015 12:04 AM
Rainmaker
358,540
Victor Amadi
PRODUCER Realty, LLC - Greenville, SC
Greenville SC Realtor

The kind words and encouragement we get to spread around to agents and their affiliates all over the country!

Jun 15, 2015 11:57 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Quite a lot.

Feb 20, 2019 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,084,061
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Yes I do...

The camaraderie...

Sep 11, 2015 06:18 AM