Bob Volanti Fresno and Clovis, Ca Realtor

I signed up for Twitter just a couple of months ago. Just happened to come across it when looking at Lance Armstrongs Livestrong website. Lance had just completed the Amgen Tour of California, and had come through Clovis, Ca in stage 4 of the race. I have been a fan of his going back to the mid 90's, shortly before his cancer fight. So, I saw this link that said Follow me on Twitter. That was the first time I had ever seen Twitter. At the time I thought it was a little voyueristic, yet interesting to see what he was up to. You know, "out for a ride", "took the kids to school", "dinner with the team", and so on. Then I signed up for my own account under @bobvolanti and the journey continued.

It has been nice one so far as I have been able to connect with people from around the globe. People I'll never meet, some I've admired for years, and many of those from here on Activerain, which is my go to site for all things Real Estate. After all, I'm a Realtor and have been for 17 years.

Twitter gives me an outlet to share thoughts in a easy 140 or less character way, to impart my views and experiences and to find out what other people are thinking and doing.

The whole deal of using Twitter to advance my career doesn't appeal to me, though I'll take it if it comes. Nor does learning how to get 16,000 followers hold my attention. I look for people with some shared values, kindness, humor, generosity and a good attitude towards life. I have found those and more.

I have also found that there are brilliant social media people, Doctors with humor, celebs who care and make a difference, celebs with a lot of followers who follow few, authors, business people, bloggers, politicos, sexperts, spammers, stalkers, and even some total morons who need help or an ass-kicking. Maybe both. Heck, there are even fake accounts, some of which I'm probably following! Makes it interesting, doesn't it?

All in all it's been a good experience for a guy who is interested in many things outside of Real Estate. I'm sort of a Man vs. Wild type except for the bug eating. Social Media is not my thing. I love reading, always have and it's been great to be introduced to so many wonderful people whose words I admire.

To me it is about connections, caring, helping and imparting wisdom if you can which benefits not only the world we live in, but also you.

If you like you can follow me on Twitter @bobvolanti

If not, it's ok. There's no shortage of Tweeps and I'd rather not have 16,000 followers. Yet!!

Today's the day. The weekends major event known as Big Hat Days. Pollasky Avenue will be filled with vendors, games for the kids, food and music. I'll be at the Greyhound Adoption Booth showing off our rescue dog Kizzie. We adopted Kizzie last April after attending the event the year before.

She has been a most welcome addition to our family and is a great indoor dog. She was a racer in Arizona with a long pedigree. Her Father, Kiowa Sweet Trey sired over 7,000 offspring ! Lucky dog!

Kizzie was in 73 races and won 12. She'll be 5 on June 2. She loves being petted and is great around other dogs and people. I know she'll be tired after her stint today, but since she sleeps a good part of the time, she'll be ready to go in no time.

If you're in the Clovis, Ca area stop by and say hello.

On a side note, for anyone who buys or sells a home with me in the months of April and May, I'll spring for the adoption of one Greyhound if you want one. Contact me for further details.

Thank You and enjoy Big Hat Days.

London Properties (company I'm with) has announced a new program for buyer's. To quote today's Fresno Bee ad it says:

"We believe so strongly that home values have hit rock bottom that we're willing to make you an offer you can't refuse. If you buy a home from London Properties between March 1, 2009 and June 1, 2009 and sell it for less within 2 years, we'll represent you for Free.*

*Offer limited to your personal residence only and requires a minimum 3% commission to the selling agent. Absolutely no commission for listing representation. London Properties must have represented the buyer at the time of initial purchase.

So, why not use a London agent, me, and take advantage of our confidence in this market.

Bob Volanti

559-313-0444 www.getbobv.com

This blogs opinions are my own and are not endorsed by London Properties.

Reading the new Connecting with Clovis newspaper. A part of the CUSD Today paper. Lots of intersting stuff, not the least of which showcased the recent Amgen Tour of California and the return of Lance Armstrong to racing. It brought about 50,000 spectators into Clovis and was the highest attended sports event in California history. The benefits were huge to the local economy, from hotels and restaurants, to shopping and charities. The weather was spectacular and was the first day the riders had sunshine.

Coming up are Big Hat Days, April 4-5, The Rodeo Parade and the beginning of Farmer's Market.

A lot of good things are happening in Clovis and with home prices down and low interest rates, it's a great time to buy.

Bob Volanti London Properties

www.getbobv.com

559-313-0444

The Amgen Tour of California will be in Clovis, Ca tomorrow. The return of Lance Armstrong to racing promises to make this an outstanding event for the city. The weather should be sunny, which will be a welcome change from the weather these riders have endured so far. Clovis is the finish line of this stage which will take the riders from Merced, Ca into the mountains of Mariposa, Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Millerton Lake and finishing in Old Town Clovis. Should be great !