No really, 65 Counties with one single post on Active Rain - Hows that for impressive statistics
Thank you Active Rain for this wonderful forum that allowed me to be featured...
Yes featured on the front page of Re/Max Mainstreet. That is the International Re/Max website that services over 116,000 agents in over 65 Countries.
My post on Photos with Santa (Memories and Impressions - Priceless !!!!) was Not only were they read by all of you, the locals here in Robbinsville, but Re/Max International.
I received an email about 2 weeks ago from Re/Max International asking for details on the event. It was then that I learned that they read about it on Active Rain!!! How Cool is that.
Thanks again everyone for your continued support I truly appreciate it!!! Now remember "big brother" IS watching YOU. Always be on your best behavior. You never know who's reading. 
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Here's the Article as it appears as the HEADLINE on the Re/Max.net Page!!!!!
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From handing out holiday goody bags to an open house Christmas party complete with Santa and a photographer, Associates are getting their names out and sharing the goodwill around their neighborhoods. Take Desiree Danielsof RE/MAX Tri County in Hamilton Square, N.J. Daniels hosted a party attended by more than 500 people at her home. Children sat on Santa Claus's lap to tell him what they wanted for Christmas while a photographer captured the magic. Daniels, who has hosted the party for two years, says it's the best money she's ever spent on self-promotion. "I never had to hard-sell myself and what I did for a living," Daniels (ABR) says. "The chatter seemed to unfold on its own. This was bigger than I imagined. It was great personal promotion, but the memories and the impressions I made on the parents, my team and the children were priceless." If you can't orchestrate a large-scale event like this, no worries - other Associates have you covered. Here are some of their suggestions to spread holiday cheer - and market your business:
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The Desiree Daniels Team of Real Estate Professionals are dedicated to providing quality real estate service in Robbinsville, Hamilton, Bordentown, Upper Freehold, Washington Town Center, Mercerville
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Desiree, how cool is that? Yup, we never know who's reading our blog posts or comments. Great news, huh?
Desiree..... this is awesome and you deserve it for all of your hard work and efforts within the community. But a quick question, is that countries or counties? ;o)
Teri - I was so excited to be contacted by Re/Max about the event but I never guessed it would be the headliner!!!! Thanks for the comment and support
Jeff - It is definitely COUNTRIES as in world wide as in plant earth. Pretty cool huh <grin>
Colleen "Fish"
www.ColleenFish.com www.MapleValleyRealEstate.com
Serving Seattle & South King County for 18 years!
Desiree, fantastic! I'm sorry I didn't have longer to chat the other night when you called. Congratulations on the exciting feature. I'm sure we'll speak again soon.
Absolutely spectacular. How are you tracking your posts on AR? Through Mybloglog?
On my personal site I use google analytics and I can see that detail but I haven't quite gotten there on AR. I'd love to know.
Desiree, CONGRATULATIONS! The Santa photo is fabulous- and what a better way to connect than a GREAT PARTY? Well deserved!
I like to here great stories like that I am a Remax agent in Colorado and have an office down the street from Remax International. The new headquarters is amazing and Dave Liniger has realy done a great gob in the technology department. CONGRATULATIONS !!! If you know any one that would like to SEARCH for homes in Colorado check out
FindHomesInColorado.com Best place to search for Real Estate in Colorado.
Outstanding job! How cool is that! The power of RE/MAX. Your wonderful idea will be something that will be well used for years to come. I spoke to my Broker about you idea last week and he said he'd already read your blog! Glad you are a part of Active Rain.
Dez: I TOLD you that was a GREAT idea. Man...wish I'd thought of it first. Just kidding. AWESOME kiddo!!
Dez-- Two big splashes all because of your giving heart! You served your community and in turn the favor was returned. A simple concept. You won all the way around. I love it. Congratulations my friend.
Colleen - Thanks so much and I love your "picture" very catchy and smart
Brian - Thank you so much. Hope dinner with the in-laws was great, it was a pleasure chatting. I am sure we will chat again at a minimum at Inman!!
Tracy - Thanks for the compliments the only tracking I do is my bloglog and personally I don't know what the best tracking method to use. <shrug>
How Cool is that ?! Congrats Desiree, you deserve the recognition for how much you do!
Wooohoooo!!!
(oops, should maybe tone it down, big brother might think I am a bit overzealous)
:.o
Hi Dez - wow, how cool is that? I missed seeing that on Mainstreet, but will go look for it. You're a STAR!!!
Nice job!
Ann
Congratulations!!!!! Lucky YOU! Actually by blogging it is working smarter...not harder. Lucky we have embraced this medium to share our day and lives with others in the biz. Lucky US!
AWESOME! You go girl! You deserve the highest level of recognition possible for such a successful event!!! FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE! Please track the business you get from this and report back!
Congratulations! :)
Hi Dez !
That's wonderful .......I love reading these kinds of stories and it couldn't happen to a nicer or more deserving person than you.
Thanks for giving us all this added bit of encouragement and inspiration....you're amazing.
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Jo
Laurie - Santa is wonderful and I am thrilled to have a connection to him. It was a great event but I really am thrilled about Re/Max actually reading my blog and featuring that ... I feel like a movie star of sorts.
Thank you Active Rain!!!!!
Mike- Thanks for stopping by. I am anxious to see the headquarters I haven't had the pleasure. I did golf at Liniger's Sanctuary and that was amazing and beautiful beyond words. Go Re/Max... Go Active Rain!!!
Now that is a feature to be proud of Desiree! You deserve the attention and surely set a wonderful example for your community! Hey...pretty soon ....Hawaii bound!
Yay! So exciting for you! Good job and ho-ho-ho!
Desiree, this is wonderful. You never know who's reading. 500 people in your home is wow, overwhelming to me. But, what a great event, I remember the post. You go girl !! I'm glad RE/MAX honored you and it is well deserved.
Kay -I am thrilled to have been recognized by the "big boys" Its kinda like that "I arrived" feeling. Thank you for your continued support. Hope all is well with you
Elizabeth - You must have prayed for me ..... I should listen to you more often GBY
Candace - Where ya been hiding? Thank you for your kind words and support. I am enjoying this one!!
Vanessa - (oops, should maybe tone it down, big brother might think I am a bit overzealous)
I think big brother is okay with positive thoughts and reinforcements
Ann - Thanks.... go check it out it is so cool. Gotta love it a friend just mentioned that a great thing to use on a listing presentation.
Dez- that is some pretty impressive news.....oh and your picture with Santa is great too :) Two more weeks .......:)
Congrats Dez - that's so cool! And I still love the photo even if your team doesn't - you all look beautiful and real - and that's what counts.
Lizette - First off I miss the pink hair... but I understand the reason for the seasonal change. Aside from that thank so much for your contribution. Its been fun getting to know ya
Great job...AR is a great tool if you know how to use it. I am still learning!
Ant - Track the business... that would require organizational skills, now i never claimed to have them.
Jo-Anne - Thanks for the kind words you are always so sweet and inspiring. I am hoping people get the impact of what this post is. 1 post was read by the right person and that went to an entire company in 65 Countries. I find that mind blowing.
Congratulations. That is a great post and you deserve the recognition.
I agree that we need to thank Active Rain for helping to catapult us to top of search engines. Congratulations.
Nice job...I must have missed that...I'll go see if it's still up.
Dez, a big congratulations to you! That is so cool. You have the best marketing ideas. It's nice to see them being recognized. =)
Desiree-Excellent stuff. You are the best looking Santa Helpers I have ever seen! Congrats..you do represent well!
Very Nice! And might I say that guy in the middle of your photo looks familiar!!! lol
Merry Christmas!
Sally - The trip can't come quick enough... still sorting out some details but you know I'll be in touch
Kelly - Thanks and Ho Ho Ho to you too !!
Missy - Thanks so much it was cool and something I had to share so people understand the power of Activerain and this community ... HUGE
Kathy- 2 more weeks could not come soon enough.... ughhhhh Its freezin here
Desiree, That is fantastic and you are to be congratulated for a truly superior effort. It takes a lot for RE/MAX International to get "excited" Karen www.e-virginiarealestate.com
Des- I am working out some details...reading comments/posts etc. Just watching as of late. I am back ...glad you missed me. LOL
Chrissy -thanks - Yeah we definitely look real, real tired and physically melting. They (the team) is never going to let me live this picture down since it was picked up by the local and now the re/max press <grin>
Wowsers Dez, good for you! Hmmm, shucks....I guess this means I have to be good:-(
Congrats. I saw your article on Main Street. Blogging pays off
That's insane....I know people that would be happy reaching 6.5 people, much less 65 and then 65 countries
Incredible! Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
Way to go on the recognition! You have done so well in utilizing blogging and I am glad to see you reaping the benefits. Great picture by the way. Happy Holidays!
Quite impressive how we can get the word out through this wonderful web site. Congratulations on your 52 countries!
Congratulations Dez! All that exposure because you are not selfish and share. Good for you!
Congratulations! It's always great to hear how AR helped out Realtors!
Congratulations on your success.
Congratulations Desieree...YOU ROCK!
Way to go Desiree, Congrats again.....
Awesome, good work!! Is good to organize beautiful events and get an extra reward,
Congratulations. You are right we don't know who is reading so we need to make sure that what we post we want ANYBODY to read!
Joe - AR is a wonderful place to learn. Don't be afraid to ask questions
Gita - Thanks so much for stopping by and the compliments. Have a great day
Derrick - Thank you thank you thank AR you are right
Neal - Should still be there... I think it shifted positions though.
Congrats! We truly are in a global marketplace. I've got two new clients...one from South Africa and one from Kenya. It's great that internet gods give us the power to have that kind of presence. And yes, it's good to remember that what you write WILL be seen by many...so be mindful of what you write.
Maggie- I try and yes it is nice to be recognized
Midori - We were good little helpers... and exhausted. Thanks for the support
Charles - He should look familiar... that IS Santa!!
That's amazing. Way to go. I remember your post and picture. It was a great idea. Now the feature!! Good job.
Dez, That is very exciting. That's a lot of folks in one place. Where did you put them all?
Ginger
All I can say is AWESOME and I am so glad you are a fellow RE/MAXer!
Karen - You're right that's exactly what I thought and said WOW
Candace - Glad to see ya back. No playing Bonnie and Clyde though that could lead to trouble
Jason - You only have to be yourself.
Ginger - It was cool huh??? I felt like a little kid when I read it. Thanks for the support
Larry - Crazy crazy numbers that's the power of the big boys, Re/Max, Active Rain and the Internet!!!
CONGRATULATIONS-- you've earned it!
Congratulations!! it's awesome to know that "they" are out there reading. Way to Go!
Troy - Thanks and Merry Christmas to you!!
Megan - The girls will be happy to know that you liked the picture they were not happy with the photo since it was at the end of the event and not the beginning
Donald - Thank you for stopping by and lending support
Renee - <wink> thank you my friend
Brian - Thank you for the comment and support
Collette - I am always happy to spread a good word... GO ACTIVE RAIN!!!!
Yeah Yeah I hope you have a Happy Holiday
CONGRATULATIONS??? So when are you going to scan the real article and let us non Remax people see what it looked like?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Wayne - Thank you
George - Thanks my friend hope all is well!!
Lisa & Bob - Way to represent Jersey huh... thanks for the support!
Maria - Thank you... it was so worth the effort
Cindy - Thanks for the support
Christopher - You never know who's paying attention huh... that's a gobal group you have there congrats
Dan - Thanks so much for your compliments. Santa is everywhere
Ginger & Rodger - I stuffed them all in... actually the event ran from 12-4 and it was an constant flow
Diane - Thanks it felt good to get noticed I have to admit - GO RE/MAX!!!
Sandi - Why thank you my friend !!!!
Alecia - It is cool to know that the big boys are paying attention
Kae - Thanks so much for the support Activerain does Rule!!
Rebecca - LOL that didn't sound too convincing
Shannon - Well see what I can do...
Kao - Thanks so much
What a great thought to promote your business.. I love it.... having Re-max in your corner really does increase your awareness.
Congrats Desiree - that's so cool! I am so glad you are a fellow RE/MAXer!
Wow! Great result!
Donna - Having Re/Max in my corner is always a plus in my book.. thanks for stopping by
Mohamed- I am happy I am a Remaxer too!!!!
Ann - Thanks pretty cool huh.
Good job, it is good to see a fellow AR'r make it big on a global level.
Take care!
RJH
Robert - Thanks and here's to many more of us making it global!
Pattie - No but I need to..... and thank you!
Desiree--I love reading the success stories here on Active Rain. You've just added another one--Congrats on a winning post and party!
Norma - Thanks and it was because of AR that got me noticed.... Have a great day
That sounds great, what were the other ideas if you don't have a home large enough for an event such as that?
Heather - hmmmm I gotta think about that one and get back to you...
Nicki - It was wonderful. Thanks for stoppin' by