While the word "blog" is one I am familiar with, I never really blogged before. I hope I am doing it right. My friend, imrov and stand-up comic Mel Aubert ( http://www.melaubert.com/) loves to blog about everything. But it was not until today when I met Brad Andersohn from Placer Title in Fairfield http://www.theescrowguy.com/that I realized there was a cool place to do some Real Estate blogging.
I had put some real estate videos on youtube, such as the directions to Placer Title in Fairfield California http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWTsnb8wvNYand in 4 months I only had 60 hits. So I was getting kind of disillusioned about being able to attract any clients via my brilliant film-making skills.
When Brad showed me this site, I got very excited. If you don't know Brad, he is very motivational and he should probably give his own seminar. He is full of awesome marketing ideas. As I write this, I actually hope that no one in Solano County asks him about his awesome ideas, because I don't think many Realtors are using what he taught me today, but I really want to brag about him and Lorie and Chrissy and Phillip at Placer, because they really go the extra mile.
If you are doing a short sale and you need an escrow officer who anticipates what you will need and helps you above and beyond the call of duty, please contact Lorie. LBullard@placertitle.com
Also, in Vallejo, I have been very lucky to find Julie Larson at North American Title Company jlarson@nat.com . She and Carol have bent over backwards to help me out on a ton of deals, staying late for signings and getting stuff together quickly for deals we thought we were not going to close on time.
As you probably know, the title companies that are still in business in Solano County are really cutting back. I was considering standing with a picket sign until they give Lorie and Julie a full 40 hours again, but why not just "blog" about how great they are?
Anyway, that's about the end of my first blog. I think I will read it to my kids to put them to sleep tonight.
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Great first blog, Jim! Welcome to AR. Check out Greg Nino's blog for some funny reading.
It put me to sleep...Just Kidding! No wrong way to do a blog. I usually keep mine short with lots of pictures and lots of links. Welcome to the world of blogging...it's very addictive.
Jim,
Welcome to Active Rain................congratulations on your first post.......you did a great job.............
Keep it real keep it fresh keep it about what is going on in your world and you have your blog and every one reading it
Good job Jim, welcome to Active Rain. I'm feeling tired now....got to go to sleep. lol
Welcome to Active Rain Jim!! You will find tons of great people here.
Jim, welcome to activerain! Brad Andersohn is one of my favorites on activerain.
Great first post and lucky you to run into Brad, he is a great help to new bloggers.
Good luck on your blog, and welcome to Active Rain Jim.
Overland Park Real Estate
Welcome and I hope you will enjoy planning out here in the 'rain'
All the Best!
Kathy Fisher
Lexington TN Real Estate Pro
Welcome to Active Rain...It's a really fun place to be. Make sure you check out the newbies group, also. It has tons of halpful info. to help you along. I'm new also, and my best time is exploring around. A lot like a treasure hunt.
Welcome home.
Jim,
Welcome to Active Rain! For some tips on how to get started here, check out my blog entry at ActiveRain Fast-Start Tips for Quick and Easy Points
Happy blogging and good luck!
Hello Jim,
Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!
-Keith
Welcome to ActiveRain!
If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, please visit my blog Welcome to Active Rain. It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.
If you ever have any questions, just let me know.
Troy TrummJim - Awesome to have to on board. Great meeting with you yesterday!! :-)
I’ve added a link to a post called, “NEW MEMBERS – Start Here” that will hopefully get you up and running with the least amount of effort, and also help you to navigate around Active Rain more efficiently.
I hope you'll find this to be a useful post in helping you get started.
Again, welcome to Active Rain, the best place to start, and have a Blogging experience!
Thanks for the kudos, and you know I got your back anytime you need me.
Hope the kids can sleep after an exciting first post! AWESOME JIM!! :-)
BTW - There is something to be said for 16 comments on your first post, way to go my friend!! Now let's take you to the next level of Blogging! Call me when you're ready! :-)
Welcome to Active Rain. You'll be addicted in no time! Good first blog.
Jim - Welcome to the Rain, make sure that you browse the site and become familiar with everything this site has to offer. The more you browse the more you will learn. I have found this site to be really helpful to me. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me, I will do whatever I can to help you.
http://www.doreneshirley.com/