I am here to write my first blog for 2010. I was reflecting on 2009. It was quite the roller coaster in real estate around America. We have witnessed many shifts in the real estate market. It seems short sales and bank foreclosures dominated every local market. So, we all had to learn short sales and bank foreclosures. The same will be true for 2010. Be ready to thrive in 2010.
I started to really start blogging in April of 2009. I was one of those real estate agents that did not really understand the importance of blogging. I thought of every excuse not to blog such as
- I do not have the time
- Nobody will read my blogs
- I have nothing to say
- That will not help me obtain clients
- Blogging is for losers
I am sure I can continue with the list above of all the reasons not to blog. However, I decided to give it a shot for six months. I have devotedly have spent 90 minutes per day on my social media plan. Yes, I develop 100% of my own material. I have to admit that I have become addicted to it. I was sold on blogging in the first two weeks. Then, I started to get the phone calls from my posts. Then, those clients turned into deals. One day I received a call from this guy named Bob from ActiveRain. He called me personally to tell me I write quality content and to keep up the great job. Well, I found out that Bob was one of the original members who started ActiveRain.
OK-I am in it to WIN IT. SOLD ON ACTIVERAIN BLOGGING.
HERE ARE MY TOP TEN SUCCESS STORIES ON ACTIVERAIN IN 2009
- Networking with professionals from around the country
- Becoming an ActiveRain Ambassador
- Achieving 100 subscribers to my blog
- Great excuse to have coffee in the morning while blogging
- Learning from others on ActiveRain
- Obtaining clients through blogging
- Achieving 300,000 points in less than a year
- Becoming social media expert within my industry
- Never having enough Google Juice
- Serving others to become successful in real estate
I just want to personally thank Bob, ActiveRain Team and all the bloggers on ActiveRain for making 2009 my best year in real estate. I am looking to grow with everyone on ActiveRain in 2010 and Beyond. I am here to serve others to be more successful in life. Please feel free to contact if you need my services. I promise you I will not bite.
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I like #4 and #9.
Christine we all have our favorites thanks
I know you work hard at your craft. Best of luck in 2010 to you
Great post and I wish you much success in 2010 for you. Fantastic
Eric more success to both of us this year
Thanks for the kudos-right back at you
I liked # the best. Another cup please
An inspirational post. Thank you. Have a wonderful 2010!
Thanks-#4 is just as good as Google Juice
"Achieving 300,000 points in less than a year"... Wow! That is great congrats!
Sandy best to you in 2010. Make it happen
Erin you can do the same. Make the plan and do it. Thanks
Thanks for being an inspriation in my life. I am always amazed with you. Best to you in 2010
Thanks you are an inspiration in my life. Happy New Year
It is a lot easier to get referrals when you are not a rabble-rouser, but t is not as fun. Best of success in 2010 and beyond.
Aaron thanks for the rain. Make it Happen in 2010
Thanks for the inspiration...very timely, too!
Harry, thanks for the list. Your success story is motivation for me to keep going for 2010 on Activerain! Have a wonderful New Year! I look forward to reading more of your posts! Bob is right! You are a good writer!
Hi Harry:
Nice re-cap of your posts!
Have a fantastic 2010!!!
Here to serve is my motto
Have a great 2010
Anthony-Keep blogging because people will come to you. Great 2010
I just want to personally thank Bob, ActiveRain Team and all the bloggers on ActiveRain for making 2009 my best year in real estate.
Hi Harry,
Congratulations on your best year! I'm very impressed that you invest 90 minutes per day into social media. Obviously it has paid off for you.
Bruce-keep blogging and they will come
Nice post Harry, thanks. Curious, what comes with the Ambassador status?
Harry, I liked the reasons not to blog and the fact you overcame your own objections. Thanks and here's to a successful 2010.
Dave-Ambassador status gives oneself recognition inside ActiveRain. Plus, we are a resource for you when you have questions.