5,104,931
Once you have 500,000 points, your account is free. Here is a link to information on different ways to earn points.
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Anita Clark
Warner Robins, GA
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joyce Marsh
Daytona Beach, FL
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
7,836,419
Do everything that is allowed on the points schedule. You can reach 500,000 points in less than a year for a free membership.
Blogging Points
Scoring Events | Points | Frequency |
You published a new blog post | 225 | 10 per week |
Your blog post was featured | 100 | 1 per day |
A member bookmarked your blog post | 25 | 3 per day |
Your blog post received a new comment | 6 | 50 per day |
A member "Liked" your blog post | 5 | 25 per day |
A member re-blogged your post | 25 | 1 per day |
You reblogged another member's post | 25 | 1 per day |
A member subscribed to comments on your blog |
0 | N/A |
Commenting Points
Scoring Events | Points | Frequency |
You commented on a blog post | 25 | 20 per day |
You tagged a member in a comment | 0 | N/A |
Product Reviews
Scoring Events | Points | Frequency |
You submitted a product review | 50 | 1 per day |
Profile Points
We have numerous scoring events for our members as they set up or enhance their profile page. In general, you'll earn 25-100 points for every section the first time you update it.
Q&A Points
Scoring Events | Points | Frequency |
You published a new question | 10 | 1 per day |
Your question was featured | 50 | 1 per day |
A member bookmarked your question | 25 | 3 per day |
You answered another member's question | 15 | 20 per day |
A member "Liked" your answer | 10 | 5 per day |
Your question received an answer | 0 | N/A |
A member "Liked" your question | 0 | N/A |
A member subscribed to answers on your blog |
0 | N/A |
You tagged a member in an answer | 0 | N/A |
You "Liked" a question | 0 | N/A |
Invite Points
Scoring Events | Points | Frequency |
Your invitation was accepted by someone you invite to ActiveRain | 250 | 20 per day |
Other Points
Scoring Events | Points | Frequency |
You logged in today | 100 | 1 per day |
A member "Followed" you | 50 | 5 per day |
You "Followed another member | 10 | 5 per day |
You reported a confirmed spam question, answer, or comment | 5 | 5 per day |
You bookmarked another member's blog post | 0 | N/A |
You "Liked" another member's blog post | 0 | N/A |
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Anita Clark
Warner Robins, GA
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Kodama Koi Farm
Mililani, HI
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Susan Haughton
Alexandria, VA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,416,038
The biggest benefit is a free account at 500k. In the old days before the take over, there was State and local pages. The more the points you had, the higher you ranked. Therefore #1 got a the top spot for all to see when they looked up your State, county or state. If you want more points, be more active. Some Say points have no value, but for me it is what motivated me to get active. The results from being more active were more new clients directly from AR. That keeps me active
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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susan paige
Spring Hill, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
4,572,283
You have received information on the "how". Any benefits you obtain vary depending on any goals you have. If it's increased business you may see that over time when people find you through your posts. Maybe it becomes valuable by increasing your knowledge through blogging. It could be camaraderie with others in your area or in your field. Why are you here? What do you want? Good luck.
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Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Susan Haughton
Alexandria, VA
628,914
Stay Active in the Rain
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,153,794
This should explain all you need to know for now Kate: GETTING STARTED
C'mon in, the water's fine!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
5,230,113
Great question and welcome to the Rain, Kate! Roy Kelley has you covered!
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
851,242
Daily participation leads to a free account along with some fun & information info from nationwide colleagues. Welcome aboard!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
2,220,654
Roy Kelley has the answer to your fist question and Nina Hollander has the answer to your second question. Good luck...
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,196,798
There are many ways. I would suggest you follow the advice you have received here
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
921,504
Write blogs - that is where the big point live.
HINT: Since you will NEED to write LOTS of blogs, keep them short (200 to 400 words) or break them apart to be serial blogs....then use the short url to link them.
DO NOT fall into the reciprocal 'follow' trap.
I recommend a few things.
#1. Who are you? Your profile suggests real estate agent but no brokerage is identified. Deception is never a good beginning.
#2. Your profile announces Best Real Estate Blog. Hmmmm....
Clearly there is more going on that your inquiry suggests.
I would get more into the benefits, but I suspect intrigue lies ahead. Polish up your profile, be a bit more transparent and your experience here could prove revelatory.
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susan paige
Spring Hill, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,216,409
You get points for participation. It the friends you make and what you learn that is more important. Jump in!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,800,082
The benefits are bragging rights once you've surpassed 500K which gives you free access to be a Rainmaker.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,772,575
Kate,
Welcome to Active Rain, and you plenty of answers already. Be consistent!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,393,609
Do everything that Roy does, he is the clear leader in this regard.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,502,998
Nina Hollander has your answer.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,712,676
No free flights but connections can come from it.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,182,552
Ending the monthly fee
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,781,173
Many of the greats that have traveled before you asked this question...proceed
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,844,301
Win shoes & gifts with the AR logo just like the Price is Right!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,125,842
The perks are invaluable and to attain points, you must participate by posting and commenting. Once you reach 500K points, the membership is FREE and then you can pick out an AR toaster and AR MeetUp t-shirt. Just kidding about the toaster and t-shirt!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,434,127
Nina has answered.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,178,603
The only tangible monetary benefit is FREE account. That level of participation also shows your interest and participation in the community. We love to share our knowledge and learn from each other. It's a two way street.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
375,087
You'll earn just by being active. As for what it does for you - that really depends on what you want and why you are here.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
427,267
Participate.
Other than a free Rainmaker account at 500,000 points, there is no benefit to the points. You can't redeem them for a gas card, or Magnolia gift card.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
2,390,620
How can I increase my points.... be ACTIVE on Active Rain. Points are for bragging.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
900,128
The only practical benefit is getting a free account if you don't already have one (need 500K points). Contests and general participation are a good way to get points.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,049,466
Nina Hollander to the rescue. We look forward to hearing more from you and seeing your participation n the community.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
883,732
you have all the ways to get points now
the benefit of being here in the rain is the amount of knowledge the amazing people share with you and each other. You can not buy this kind of knowledge and experience. Read their blogs and participate with comments. the reward is what you will learn.... its priceless!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,311,397
You have received some fine answers, Kate. Good luck!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,345,091
You have the answers you are looking for. I wish you all the best.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,936,705
Nina Hollander got you started on th right link.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,374,473
Nina Hollander said it all. Good luck.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,583,278
advantage: at 500k points you'll be a free rainmaker....and get google juice....
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,598,452
5,868,554
3,986,258
4,160,899
1,725,996
When you exceed 500,000 points, you get a free Continental Trailways ticket out of Autaugaville
175,886
You can start by following everyone who comments on your question. You get points for following them & they get points for having a new follower.