You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
The Broker/Owners, Agents and Office Staff I have the privledge of working with:
Front Row: Bob Sherman, Tammie Wageman, Beth Ann Carson-Marr, Doug Ashwell
Second Row: Vicky Pogue, Marlene Shelton-Giles, Sheila Yoder, Pat Preston, Crystal Trent, Judi King, Ann Smith, Jean Woody Brandi Tyree
Third Row: Debbie Malone, Nadine Blakely, Gary Foster, Kathy Carson, Karl Miller
Back Row: Colby Durham, Wayne Henson Mitchell Pogue, Sheila Burton
we had a few MIA's
We had a celebratory Founder's Day luncheon on Thursday at RE/MAX 1st Olympic in Lynchburg, Virginia. Broker/Owners Pat and Gary Foster- along with Bill Overacre who started his association with RE/MAX in the late 90's- provide leadership, training, support and encouragement to all of the agents. Bob Sherman said it best- Pat and Gary are like the captains of our ship, the ones we look up to for advice and guidance in stormy waters. Their calm leadership through a difficult market makes all the difference.
Since we didn't pose for a picture, I asked Pat for permission to use one taken in October. Here we're posing in pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. As a breast cancer survivor herself, Pat never misses an opportunity to spread the word about early detection for a disease that has touched all of us in one way or another.
Service to others is a cornerstone of this company so you will see RE/MAX agents participating in events throughout the Greater Lynchburg Area such as the Angel Race, Festival of Trees, Salvation Army bell ringing. Many agents are associated with Big Brother Big Sisters and many make donations from their closing proceeds to the Childrens Miracle Network. A cause near and dear to many is meeting the needs of the residents of Grace Lodge and visiting them several times a year.
There is a ray of sunshine in the world of Real Estate and you'll find it in our office at RE/MAX 1st Olympic in Lynchburg, Virginia. Stop by and say hello when you're in the neighborhood, you'll find a lot of Activerain members as well. This office is remaining positive - we are in this market together. Thanks Pat, Gary and Bill for making RE/MAX 1st Olympic the company I want to work with.
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