An early Christmas gift from Active Rain arrived today. Well, perhaps it would be more accurate to say through the goodness of Active Rain I have received a gift (aka referral) from Gene and Renee Jantzen, fellow members.
My phone rang, saw a number I was not familiar with, and answered to find Sheri Salley on the line. Sheri is administrator for the Jantzen Team outside Austin, TX. Within the first sentence or two she mentioned Active Rain. What sweet words.
Yes, it was like hearing the name of a friend.
Of course I was interested in a referral for Lake Anna. That's my home turf. I love showing people homes or land around the lake. It's fun to see their reaction which is almost always surprise that the lake is as large as it is and that we have such a nice variety of homes.
The most recent referral I had through Active Rain was from Lenn Harley and that resulted in my helping a young couple and their little boy find a second home on the water at Lake Louisa, a small lake near Lake Anna.
Just remember, all you boys and girls, if you are good Santa may send you a referral through Active Rain. It may come before Christmas like mine did or it may be a little late but if you play by the Active Rain guidelines and participate it will happen to you.
Right now I had better get back to work in case Santa has any more gifts for me.
Merry Christmas and many thanks to Active Rain and its members!
For more information on the wonders of Active Rain you might enjoy:
What's Better than a Referral Form from Active Rain?
What's Better than a Referral Form from Active Rain, Part II?
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That's great, Kate! I'm glad to see ActiveRain really pays off. Helps me justify all the time I spend on here.
Hi Craig...Your time here is well spent. There are many people moving in and out of Northern Virginia. This is a great way for them to learn about you. You will receive contacts from other agents as well as prospects.
Keep on blogging! And make sure it is on Active Rain.
Kate
P.S. I lived in McLean years ago so know your area well. It's a great place to live and for real estate.
No one would do a better job than you Kate! xxoo
Hi Gary...I get very excited when I receive a referral or contact through Active Rain but it still is more like the icing on the cake (and I do love the icing). It is the give and take with others like youself that really keep bringing me back.
There's so much to learn here and so much inspiration shared that it seems to be even more important for me to have those contacts than the business. My business has always been pretty good and I'm grateful for that.
Active Rain has added another dimension to a business I really enjoy. How else would I have every known you? That is what really matters to me.
Kate
Kate it is always great getting a referral, I too would send you referrals if someone is heading your way.
Hi Jennifer...And I have the perfect REALTOR for anyone in the Fishkill, NY area. They will love to see how well you know your area and enjoy your pictures.
Thanks.
Kate
Kate- What a nice Christmas present for sure. Referrals are wonderful and whats so nice about Active Rain referrals is that you feel you know the agent who lives across country instead of them just being a name in a directory. Ups my comfort level of knowing my clients will be in good hands. Now I just need to find someone looking in your area!! :0)
Hi Kate, I am so happy to read about this, what a wonderful phone call. I hope Santa knows I have been good, and maybe he will send me a referral too! Congratulations Kate!
Hi Kate. Congratulations on the new referral. Active Rain has sent several great referrals our way too. Couldn't do without it.
Hi Martha...You and I will manage it one day one way or the other, from you to me or me to you.
Kate
Hi Mary...I will let him know about you. You can never have too many elves on your side.
Kate
Hi Kay...Those of us that discovered the beauty of the rain are very fortunate. Hope they keep coming your way.
Kate
WooHoo...that's a great gift indeed!
Kate, I think that's wonderful news. I would refer to you in a heartbeat. It's funny that someone can now mention the name of a place almost anywhere across the country and I'll think of a blogger here on AR (that is at least associated with the state). I will often ask if I can help them find a local realtor for the area they are looking into.
Hi Sally...Yes, indeed!
Kate
Hi Carole...I would do the same for you. In fact if you lived closer I would hire you to work with one of my daughters-in-law. She has a real interest in Feng Shui. I would love to sit in on your conversations.
Kate
Kathleen, What a wonderful Christmas present. I had a referral from the rain a few months ago and I loved helping this fun first home buyer couple find a home.
Hi Marchel...These referrals mean a lot to us in part because we realize they have come from others in our field that have gotten to know us somewhat.
Here's hoping there are many more referrals in your future.
Kate