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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Not from here. But folks recognize me from ads. Even if I have no makeup on and a doo-rag over my head. It is very hard for me to sneak around town. And believe me, I try!

Jan 29, 2018 03:49 AM
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2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

        A man stopped me in the hallway of the VA outpatient clinic last year... "Hey!  You're Fred Griffin, from ActiveRain!"  He is an AR member, from South Georgia.

Jan 28, 2018 10:38 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes, that happens to me all of the time, Paul! I'll see another agent or a consumer and they'll act like they know me! Then they tell me that they read my blog - it's always ActiveRain.

Jan 28, 2018 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Yes, pictures on my blog and in my ads to get me recognized. I am a celebrity at the local dunkin donuts

Jan 29, 2018 06:17 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

No, have not happened to me Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, 

Jan 29, 2018 05:48 AM
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

Only by the police.  

Jan 29, 2018 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. However, it is more likely that I will be recognized by Facebook users.

Jan 29, 2018 05:41 AM
Rainmaker
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

I push the logo, the brand so not as much the mug shot from AR but from video, especially the audio portion, they can make the connection often Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, You hope they recognize your work, how you list and twist for results right?

Jan 29, 2018 04:24 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

No sir, not as popular as you are...  Yet

Jan 29, 2018 03:30 AM
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Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Yes, we have. At NAR conferences, FAR conferences, local board meetings, etc. 

Jan 29, 2018 06:46 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, it happens.

Jan 29, 2018 09:54 AM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

I was sitting on a bench at the local airport years ago and the woman next to me recognized me from the newsletters we mailed (at the time) as part of our Expired campaign.  Turned out her son was an agent, so no luck with that newsletter :)  Bill

Jan 29, 2018 05:59 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Yes

Jan 29, 2018 05:27 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

All the time still and I stopped advertising 15 years ago.

Jan 29, 2018 05:23 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes all the time. 

Jan 29, 2018 05:06 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Yes, at a NAR event, someone from another state come up to me and said "I've seen you on ActiveRain". I have to say, it caught me by surprise.

Jan 29, 2018 05:02 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not from my blog post, but from my yard signs. People have stopped me numerous times in the supermarket asking me if I'm Nina Hollander and tell me they see my signs and face all the time. Then they launch into a discussion on market conditions.

Jan 29, 2018 03:51 AM
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Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

That's awesome!  I have not, but I look forward to it happening soon!

Jan 28, 2018 10:12 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes and it lead to business several times

Jan 29, 2018 04:46 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Yes and it freaked me out.  It was at a company picnic for top producers.  I tend to blend in the wall at those things and a gal very enthusiastically came up and said, "You're that chick on Active Rain."  

Jan 29, 2018 02:17 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

happens all the time..... usually from the newspaper.... I have an ad on the front page offering a free market analysis....

Jan 29, 2018 08:01 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

When I advertised on TV I did Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, but I can not say the same is true for social media of any kind. Often when I introduce myself I do get "Are you the guy on the radio?" because they recognize my weekly radio program.

Jan 29, 2018 07:59 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have not. 

Jan 29, 2018 07:55 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

Yes, they stop us everywhere and ask for our autograph!  Just joking here!  A

Jan 29, 2018 07:53 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Actually my story is a bit different.

They said, "You are the voice on Dunedin's website!"

Jan 29, 2018 05:18 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

No I have not, but that is very cool!

Jan 29, 2018 04:58 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

If I have Henri with me then yes.

Jan 29, 2018 04:31 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes,

Jan 29, 2018 03:36 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I have no such knowledge, if someone did ( since i'm on most social medias and have thousands connections) no one mentioned that so far.

Jan 28, 2018 11:08 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Oh yes, Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, ....

Jan 29, 2018 10:36 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, not yet. 

Jan 29, 2018 08:55 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

NO

Jan 29, 2018 06:55 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I have not.

Jan 29, 2018 06:05 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I know you...I have seen you before...you look familiar etc. Yes & they stare

Jan 29, 2018 05:54 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

yes

Jan 29, 2018 04:54 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have run into other Rainers in town that recognize me, but not the public.

Jan 31, 2018 08:03 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I have beeen recognized for my photograph in AR and some newspapers!

Jan 30, 2018 04:32 PM
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Harjeet Bhatti
FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL
Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

When I have first  time meeting  with new client do recognize me because of active in social media but not randomly. 

Jan 29, 2018 11:50 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, I once had a single sign at a major intersection that I had listed. One person told me they chose me because they saw my name all over town. Signs work.

Jan 29, 2018 11:12 AM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

yes but not from Active Rain

Jan 29, 2018 10:46 AM