Active Rain represents something different for about every on the network.
I personally stumbled across Active Rain by complete accident one day. Found it to be pretty interesting so I visited every day for a few days reading whatever was on the dashboard. It blew me away how everyone knew everyone, everyone openly shared information to build each others business and the VAST amount of information there was.
Finally, after a few days, I joined. I hopped in to conversations, wrote a few posts out of sheer curiosity, and then found out almost immediately that Active Rain was probably the Best Kept Secret in the Real Estate Industry. I continued to read, write, comment, learn...
Here is what Active Rain has done for me.
- I have a Kodak V705! I do not know what I would do without it now.
- I use Real Estate Shows for every listing!
- I can put together amazing charts and graphs for clients!
- I actually know what a blog is.
- Pictures of the Community! I never would have dreamed to post anything like Localism content.
- I understand the National Market like none other from my AR pals. I don't have to be mislead by Media.
- Friendships! So many amazing people! That in itself is worth it.
- EcoBroker! Who knows how long it would have been before I knew anything about Green and Sustainable Building.
- Internet Presence. Don't think would have EVER happened.
- Internet leads and sales...well, DUH!
- Social Media- Had no idea it existed prior to AR.
- Technology and Software- Learn about a new one everyday
And maybe most important...an Upper Hand and a way to stand out in the Local Market. All of the above items play an important role in being a Better Real Estate Agent because of Active Rain. The amazing amount of knowledge that I have gained by being part of Active Rain is Unreal and slightly overwhelming. Joining Active Rain, for FREE, was probably IS the best thing I ever did for my career.
Here is a small video of Photos that I absolutely would not have if it were not for Active Rain.
Stephanie,
Another great post......I think we all forget to thank AR for what they do for us......
I love Active rain and what I have done with it too! I am so thrilled to have found AR, as you are. It is well worth the time for the experience and the upper hand, not to mention, the money! It is a beautiful thing, You should tag this testimonial in the rain and put a link in Rich's post about doing this and you will get extra points just for adding your link to this in his comments.
I was dreaming about a site, where you can exchange information, learn new stuff or rediscover the old...
I found it here.
Stephanie,
Your posts and creativity inspires me! You do such a wonderful job, thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Lisa, I totally agree. Pre-AR it seems as though there was no market other than local, now I get to read about the trials and tribulations of agents Nationwide. :)
Hi Katerina, I wrote this for Rich's post. I think it was a great idea...puts a positive spin on the community.
Hi Jon, I was too. I kept thinking that there must be a place to write for consumers online, didn't know it existed....but surely. :)
Thanks Lynda, :) Your posts are inspiring also...gorgeous photos!
Thanks Marlene, :) Awsome compliment!
Hi Chuck, Absolutely. Just sign on and the answer is probably on the dashboard somewhere.
Hi Matt, I have also learned a lot about the mortgage side of things from YOUR posts. :) Always informative.
Hi Sandra, Thanks. The amount of information here is overwhelming.
Stephanie,
And you're getting great at this blogging stufff! Nice post! Thanks, Fran