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THREE YEARS and The Art of ActiveRain

We all have our milestones on ActiveRain. You know, like the thousands of points, the year by year or even how many comments were given or received.  My milestone started on March 10, 2007 when I signed up to be a member of ActiveRain and my success on ActiveRain  is due to my determination and consistency during the last THREE YEARS.

.....That brought me business, leads, friends and connections.

Over time the addiction sat in....hard. I woke up and went through the motions of checking my email but would gravitate to looking at the ActiveRain comments.  Nowadays, I really check my incoming mail related to business...and look at my ActiveRain Newsletter (Daily Drop).

You can bet your bottom dollar that my success is directly related to ActiveRain in some way.  I've learned along the way what it takes to be successful and utilizing all that ActiveRain offers:

  • Blogging for Business  Dedication, commitment and a whole LOT of effort to keep my post fresh and new will keep the readers coming back for more. They DO contact me eventually...when they're ready to relocate and that's when they tell me they've read everything.
  • Bonding with Peers Not only have I had the pleasure to meet many members of ActiveRain but have made that connection to receive referrals as well. We learn from each other, we communicate and connect. Those connections that turn into friendships are bound to last a lifetime. (Too many to mention but you all know who you are)
  • Law of Attraction  Visual appearance, the title and the content of a post will draw the reader in.  I will write a wonderful post about market statistics with added information about the community and pictures to go along with it.  Putting a few keywords in bold lettering will add structure to my key points and keep the reader going.  
  • Follow the Leader  After learning the structure of writing a post...a lead comes in.....and what do I do with it?  Run with it. Get them prequalified asap or make an appointment for a listing presentation. If I don't answer not a darn thing will happen. Again, effort and commitment.
  • The Art of Localism  Long ago I learned that everything is related to Real Estate. Just writing about real estate is a good thing but writing MORE about my community, the businesses in my community, history and points of interest shows that I know my area and everything in it. If you're unsure where these look further here>>>   www.localism.com 
  • Bouncing Back to Me  Like a rubber ball we reap what we sow.  Getting along with online ‘friends, peers and acquaintances" and commenting without ill intentions has always been my goal. That's not to say that I ‘back down' if those online crack heads try to take over my post with negative nastiness.  But there is a civil way to do so. Besides, I'm here for a purpose; to learn, give information, business, connecting and giving back to the community.  

Being a member of ActiveRain requires a commitment plus dedication to consistantly put effort into a blog that will last a lifetime in cyberspace.  It's knowing that each individual has to make that effort to write original content. It's being creative on top of educating the public and peers about the Real Estate Industry. It's about giving back to the community and supporting the people behind those words.

And without the support of the ActiveRain members and staff...

I surely would not be where I am today.

Three years of Being Connected.

 

 

                                                       

 

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

  

 © 2007-2011 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Hawaii Real Estate and Relocation Blog.

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Comments

Happy anniversary my pistachio friend!

It was a good day for me when Jason Sarti sent you to one of my post! I've enjoyed everything you've had to say.

AR is like a church we get eduction, fellowship, a spiritual lift, and we make allot of friends with like minded people! AR also offers consumers to get to know people that can help them. Wow!

Sally we're all glad you've been here for the last three years and we look forward to many more!

Bill

Posted by William J Archambault Jr (The Real Estate Investment Institute ) almost 2 years ago

Woo Hoo Sally...

What is that like a diet celebration plate? C'mon now. You teed that one up :)

Love ya woman. Glad you hung in there :)

TLW...ROAR!

Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) almost 2 years ago

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Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) almost 2 years ago

See Woo Hoo...

I'm stuck between a kiss and a hug, and I didn't start it. Sir William did :)

TLW...ROAR!

Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) almost 2 years ago

I loved hearing how AR has worked for you!  Congratulations.  I am new to AR as of this year, and am attending all the University sessions I can, reading all the blogs about questions I have, and trying to get the google juice.  Just got my first featured posting and I'm excited.  Looking forward to the day when I can be in your shoes.  Mahalo!

Posted by Evelyn Zebro - Asheville NC Real Estate Broker (Beverly-Hanks & Associates) almost 2 years ago

Wow - those are my sentiments exactly and compared to you I am such a "newbie." But I've come to realize that this is an excellent vehicle to accomplish all you mentioned above. I was an English major so I love to write and I'm glad that now my blog entries are not just sitting on my privately hosted blog but where others in my industry can share and comment. Technology has made us less of a community over time but this site actually helps to bring us back together which I love. Aloha and mahalo for sharing. Happy Anniversary!

Posted by Cari Anderson almost 2 years ago

Bill:  Hurry up lol

TLW:  I was about to include everyone with a link and realized after you there were hundreds so stopped.... lol. I didn't want to get out the ice cream...too early in the morning. (but just to let you know I seriously am thinking about that diet....in the last month I've gained ANOTHER 5 pounds. And.... I'll take all hugs and kisses :) :)

Evelyn: Wonderful!  I think that's the greatest thing they did here.  My shoes walked hard here :)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 2 years ago

Congrats on 3 years! AR really is a great site!

I hope you'll remember me if you learn of anyone moving to "The OC" and I will do the same!

Best regards,

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors           

Posted by Michael Caruso Real Estate Group almost 2 years ago

Congratulations to you!   Great milestone..I am also a newbie and learning more and more every day! 

Posted by Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady! (Keller Williams Realty Boise) almost 2 years ago

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey.  I am investing the time into blogging and hopefully the business will follow.  Thanks for the great tips.

Posted by Evelyn Santiago - Dynamic Real Estate Network, Inc. almost 2 years ago

Congratulations Sally. Pour a little chocolate over the strawberries.

Posted by Ted Tyndall- FL Homes for Sale-Palencia, World Golf Village,Nocatee,St. Augustine (Davidson Realty Inc.) almost 2 years ago

Wow, that seems so long ago!!  Congratulations on your milestone. Someday you will be writing about "20 years ago, I started on Active Rain", lol

Posted by Rhode Island Realtor ~ Karen Hurst ~ www.stonehurstrealty.com (STONEHURST REALTY) almost 2 years ago

Congrats WooHoo Sally, I signed up just one month before you.  It's been fun and exciting watching the changes and growth on so many "rain" levels.  Looking forward to the next three years and what it will bring for you and us all.

Posted by ActiveBrad almost 2 years ago

Hello:

Congrats on your success. I, too, love Active Rain, but I must temper it a bit tight now because the technical issues have really bogged down my outside blog to the point that it's not useful anymore to me.

Posted by Agent Aaron | Short Sale Specialist | 512-845-4204 | (Austin Texas Homes, LLC / ShortSteps) almost 2 years ago

Sally congratulations.  I hit the three year mark next week and all I can say is "we've come a long way baby."

Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (CJ Realty Group, Inc.) almost 2 years ago

Great post as usual Sally.  Lots of great points.  AR does require commitment.

Posted by Arizona Mortgage almost 2 years ago

Karen...right, huh?

Brad: It sure has been fun...and exciting. I've learned a lot...thanks for your support too!

Cindy....whoopee!  We HAVE come a long way!

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 2 years ago

Hey Mike...a bunch of commitment :) You've done wonders as well. :)

Ted: I did that last night with ice cream :)

 

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 2 years ago

BILL:

i almost forgot to look back up there for your come back :)  I thank you kind sir for your support as well....  I hug you too :) :)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 2 years ago

Congratulations on your aniversary AND a featured post. Active Rain has a lot to answer for.....and it's all good!

Posted by Ellie McIntire Homes for sale in Howard County Maryland (Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

Great post. Any success requires time and effort.  Thanks for outlining effective types of effort.

Posted by Joe Hansen (VIP Mortgage, Phoenix AZ Mortgage Consultant & CE Instructor) almost 2 years ago

Sally, 

Congratulations on a great milestone at AR.  I am looking forward to one year this summer.  

Side note:  my little dog Ginger has her Birthday today, she sends happy wishes on your anniversary at AR.

All the best, Michelle

Posted by Michelle Francis Realtor Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease (Tim Francis Realty) almost 2 years ago

Congratulations!

Posted by Whitney Peddy-Fort Worth, TX (817) 808-9189 (de Luxe Homes & Estates) almost 2 years ago

Congratulations Sally ~ Three years and you are still very committed to ActiveRain! I really enjoy reading your blog and am so happy to read you are going to continue to be a contributor here.

Posted by Terrie Leighton REALTOR® 775-846-5424 Northern Nevada Real Estate (Ferrari-Lund Real Estate, Reno & Sparks) almost 2 years ago

This is an exciting milestone.  It is amazing how many benefits can be derived by participating in Active Rain.  It does take commitment, however, the connections, business and friendships made are priceless.

 

Posted by Joan Whitebook Southern New Hampshire (BHG The Masiello Group) almost 2 years ago

This is an exciting milestone.  It is amazing how many benefits can be derived by participating in Active Rain.  It does take commitment, however, the connections, business and friendships made are priceless.

 

Posted by Joan Whitebook Southern New Hampshire (BHG The Masiello Group) almost 2 years ago

Celeste:  Congrats on your 3rd anniversary here on AR.  I will also be celebrating mine, but in the fall.  This place really has been invaluable to me in all the ways you describe in your post.  Wishing you continued success!

Posted by Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Northern VA (Long & Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA) almost 2 years ago

 It's amazing how quickly time goes. I bet it seems just like yesterday when you first sign up. Create a bright future.

Posted by Lorraine or Loretta Kratz-Certified Negotiation Consultants (Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions.) almost 2 years ago

Congrats on hitting the three year mark. I could have sworn you started about when I did, but I guess not.

As long as you're putting money in your pockets from your efforts here, it's definitely worth while!

Posted by Donna Harris, REALTOR® & ASP - Hill Country Austin Lakeway Homes (RE/MAX Austin Skyline) almost 2 years ago

Good luck to another 3 yrs!

Posted by Neal Bloom-Realtor ®CRS-Weston FL Real Estate (Keller Williams Properties, Weston FL) almost 2 years ago

Good luck to another 3 yrs!

Posted by Neal Bloom-Realtor ®CRS-Weston FL Real Estate (Keller Williams Properties, Weston FL) almost 2 years ago

Sally ~  Congratulation on your 3 year A&R Birthday!  Wishing you many more years of success here! 

Posted by June Tassillo ~ Realtor/Broker/SFR (RE/MAX Elite Realty) almost 2 years ago

Celeste,...Congrats on your third yr!  I do always enjoy reading your posts.  Thanks for some really great tips =)

Posted by Angela Carosi - Realtor® (631) 827-0815 Long Island Suffolk County Real Estate (Coach Realtors Smithtown LI, NY ) almost 2 years ago

Hey Sally--For me it's been only one year, but I can feel the diffeernce in my law practice. More people from all over our nation are contacting me, and commenting on what I have written, and I am learning from their experiences.

Much success in the future.

Posted by Elliott S. Topkins Massachusetts Real Estate and Title Atty (Topkins & Bevans-etopkins@topbev.com) almost 2 years ago

I just came back to active rain after starting my account back in 2006. I have already started to learn great ways to grow my business and have dedicated myself to AR daily.

Posted by Timothy Jones, ABR (Helen Adams Realty) almost 2 years ago

Good to read... I am working on my own milestones with ActiveRain and you are right, it is very rewarding at different levels

Posted by Catherine "Cathy" Chaudemanche- Edison Real Estate & Middlesex County in NJ (Metuchen Keller Williams Elite Realty / Middlesex County, NJ) almost 2 years ago

Sally, congrats on your milestone and feature! BTW, love your initials as a watermark. That is what I would like to do for my photographs, rather than the whole name :)

Posted by Frank & Sharon Alters, CDPE-Short Sales Jacksonville-Orange Park-Fleming Island (Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - Clay, Duval, St. Johns ) almost 2 years ago

Sally, congratulations on your 3 year mark.  I started at about the same time, but I don't know the exact date.  I know that my first blog post was on March 30, 2007.  You are quite a prolific writer; and I love reading your posts.  Best wishes for continued success over the next 3 years.

Posted by Bob Willis, Whittier Realtor® Whittier Real Estate - Whittier Homes (Prudential California Realty, Whittier California) almost 2 years ago

Sally~ 

Congratulations on the milestone, and most especially... thank you for inspiring greatness and possibility in AR colleagues. As you say, " It's about giving back to the community and supporting the people behind those words...".

Posted by Asheville NC Properties of Enduring Excellence almost 2 years ago

Happy Anniversary, Sally!  Keep it going!

Posted by Sturbridge MA Real Estate Kathryn Acciari - REALTOR - CDPE, CIAS (RE/MAX Professional Associates, Sturbridge) almost 2 years ago

Wow!  Three years!  Congrats.....I look forward to my one year anniversary!

Posted by Damon Gettier Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE (RE/MAX 1st REALTY- Roanoke Virginia Short Sale Expert) almost 2 years ago

Sally,

Congratulations my friend! I appreciate the fact that you were so helpful to me when I first arrived and you are an inspiration to so many people here at Active Rain!  THANKS!

Posted by Russell Lewis, Broker,CLHMS,GRI (Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

I need a bit more dessert to absorb the champagne. Other than that, congratulations old timer.

Posted by Joe Pryor.com REALTOR® Oklahoma Investment Properties (Redbud Realty) almost 2 years ago

Sally, and what a 3 years it's been.  I remember when you came aboard.  It took Randy long enough to convince you!

Congrats on your milestone!

Posted by Pinecrest | Palmetto Bay | Maggie Dokic, SFR (Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties) almost 2 years ago

congratulations on being consistent and commited

Posted by Greater Mortgage Solutions & Valley Hills Realty almost 2 years ago

Congratulations! I have learned so much from you over the years - I'm glad you are here, my AR friend! I hope I get to come and see you in Hawaii this year!

Posted by Dawn Maloney 330-990-4236 Hudson Stow Cuyahoga Falls Silver Lake (RE/MAX Haven - Northeast Ohio Real Estate Specialist) almost 2 years ago

Sally - it has indeed been a long road and I can relate to what you have written! Happy Anniversary!

Posted by Barbara-Jo's Beach Blog - Clearwater Florida Real Estate (Charles Rutenberg Realty) almost 2 years ago

Congrats! I had to admit I joined three years ago but I never understood the power of the rain until after I broke 25,000 points which was only a few months ago! Congrats again on being so consistent!

Posted by Christopher Watters :: Austin Real Estate (512-567-1597) (Watters International Realty, LLC.) almost 2 years ago

Three years, wow. On July 11, it will be a year for me. I enjoy your posts!

Posted by Cheryl Ritchie, Southern Maryland Real Estate (RE/MAX 100) almost 2 years ago

Great info and Happy Anniv. Here is to many more.

Posted by Debra Earl -> Northern Virginia Real Estate (Keller Williams - The Earl of Real Estate Team) almost 2 years ago

Sally - Awesome accomplishment! Way to go girl..:-) Keep it up and it will keep you up....

Posted by Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker Hillsdale New Jersey) almost 2 years ago

Sally - That's great!!  I am a firm believer in AR, the network and the business that I get from this network and my blog.   I enjoy your writings and your blog.  You have a loyal subscriber here!

Posted by Christine Bohn, Gainesville, FL Realtor® (RE/MAX Professionals, Inc.) almost 2 years ago

It has been a long...well worth it...road.

I'm happy to see so many faces that I've grown up with...met ...and seeing all the new ones as well too. It's inspiring and keeps me motivated to see the interaction we have in this HUGE network....still called ActiveRain. :)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 2 years ago

Sally: Congratulations! My milestone will be this summer. It truly has been a great ride. Again, way to go. I'm glad you love being in the Rain!

Posted by Paul McFadden Mortgage Loan Officer Bellevue Washington Home Loans (The Legacy Group) almost 2 years ago

Sally,  Happy activerain day.  and congrats on your succes.   Tere

Posted by Tere Rottink (CoastalVa Realty Inc) almost 2 years ago

I tihnk I am 1.5 years now on AR. It was and is a complete game changer. I am fairly certain I would not be in this business at all if not for it.

Posted by Steve Kappre | NMLS# 217008 NJ Mortgage Loan Officer | 856-419-3561 (Treasury Mortgage | Mortgage Company - New Jersey) almost 2 years ago

Contratulations !!  I've been reading and learning for a year now.  Posting listings and pictures.  I just now feel ready to really start blogging.....Your post is an inspiration for me.  Thanks.

Posted by Joye Hollis Ridgeway, (843) 270-8665 Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial (AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC) almost 2 years ago

congratulations Sally. That is a milestone and you've done a lot in only 3 short years. Incidentally, some irrelevant trivia, March 10 is also the day the dot com bubble burst back in 2000.

Posted by Yvonne Ahearn, REALTOR-Principal Broker, Home Shoppe Hawaii (Oahu Luxury & Beachfront Homes and Condominiums) almost 2 years ago

Sally,

It's been a real pleasure to get to know you! I'm so glad for your accomlishment. Here's to another 3 more!!!

Posted by Greg Nino Houston Texas (RE/MAX West Houston Professionals) almost 2 years ago

Sally- You of all people deserve a standing ovation for your time here and your milestone. You are an Active Rain treasure. Katerina 

Posted by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Homes For Sale (International Properties and Investments, Inc.) almost 2 years ago

Sally, Congrats to you. I wish you the best for many more years....  By the way, I wish I was in Hawaii right now....  In the last month in Texas we've had lots and lots of rain, some sunny days,and broke a record for the amount of snow and then today HAIL.....  They were pea size but they still do a lot of damage.

Posted by Stephanie Stringer-Mortgage Loan Officer for 15 Years. NMLS ID #246495 (AmeriPro Funding - NMLS 131699) almost 2 years ago

Sally, congratulations and happy anniversary.  We've all benefitted from your time in the rain.  Katrina put it really well "you're an active rain treasure".  Here's to many more years in the rain.

Posted by Lora "Leah" Stern, Rockland County NY Real Estate 914-772-4528 (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) almost 2 years ago

Way to go girl....I'm coming up on three years soon as well.  I've enjoyed the ride....See you around AR

Patricia/Seacoast NH

Posted by PATRICIA AULSON, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes (PRUDENTIAL VERANI REALTY- Portsmouth NH Real Estate ) almost 2 years ago

Congrats on your milestone, as a relative newbie, I appreciate all that the more experienced agents share on active rain.

Posted by Paul Hodge (Hines and Associates Realty) almost 2 years ago

 Congrats Sally and three years is a long time to hang in with a network and your presence is always very welcome with Vegas Bob and so many others at Activerain! Keep up the great work!

 VB ;o)

Posted by VEGAS BOB (REALTY ONE GROUP - LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 702.443.7156 ) almost 2 years ago

Sally, yeah!  We know who we are!  Meeting fun blog buddies is about the funnest part of all this, and I'm glad you're on my list!  Big hug!

Posted by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors) almost 2 years ago

And today is the start of the next three years.  Congratulations on another milestone reached.

Posted by Jane Peters - Los Angeles Real Estate (310-473-6919) (Power Brokers Int'l) almost 2 years ago

Sally - Congratulations on your success!  And thank you for your inspiration to the rest of us.  As a fairly new blogger (3 months now) I am in awe of your experiences.  I seek to learn from each post I read.  Thank you for taking the time to write them.

Posted by Elyse Berman, PA, ABR,GRI, e-PRO (Realty Associates Florida Properties, Boca Raton, FL) almost 2 years ago

Sally - Wow, 3 years! What a huge accomplishment...congrats!!  I always look forward to reading your posts and comments.  Your gentle spirit truly shines thru.  Keep on keepin on girlfriend...you rock!

Posted by Coleen DeGroff - Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL - (Seide Realty) almost 2 years ago

Sally...

It seems like we have been at this forever. I'll have my three year anniversary in July. Can you believe the points totals now?

And you're right, this is a real community, and you are a big part of it!

Posted by Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate almost 2 years ago

Hi Sally!  Thanks for sharing your suggestions for success!  I became a member of ActiveRain on New Year's Eve 2006 but unfortunately did not make ActiveRain a part of my daily activity until this year.  I am now nearing 10,000 points and am making ActiveRain a daily habit!  I am looking forward to making 2010 a productive and successful year!

Posted by Paul Franciskato (Asset Brokering Services) almost 2 years ago

Sally, You have made a HUGE impression here on everyone with your posts, myself included.  I try (although am  not always successful) at modeling my Localism posts after yours....

And have read your words about letting yourself "shine through" which has helped me enormously both personally and professionally.

I know it took hard work, dedication and a few injuries but you're a shining example on Activerain for all of us!

Posted by Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City/Feng Shui Manhattan ) almost 2 years ago

Sally I have read a lot of the blogs you have written in the last 3 years, and am glad that I got to meet you through the Rain.

Happy Anniversary :)

Posted by George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut almost 2 years ago

Hi Sally -- Congratulations.  I view you as one of the one of the few main gurus on AR.  Anyone would be wise to use you as a benchmark to gauge their progress and where they need to go.  I know my blogging is a mere pittance of yours, and I learn a lot from those who have mastered the art and science of blogging, plus the other aspects associated with this platform!

Posted by Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) almost 2 years ago

hi Sally,

WoW, has it been 3 years already? Where did the time go???

Congrats on 3 great years of excellent posts and commitment....

Jo

Posted by Jo-Anne Smith- Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga Region Real Estate, Ont (Brekland Realty Group) almost 2 years ago

I must find out when I joined. I think it's been a mere year. I think of all the blog post I've read and things I've learned where would I be now if I'd started blogging back them instead of just commenting. I hope this to be the year I get my blog off the ground..I'm a few blog post up for the month. Wish me well. Congrats.

Posted by Sherry Chastain Realtor, Selling Homes Lake Properties,Luxury Homes,Short Sales (Hendersonville, Nashville, Old Hickory, Lebanon Tennessee) almost 2 years ago

Sis - I'll give you a kiss and a hug and I'm not the most affectionate primate to graze these soils.  You're a staple and I can't think of many better to be just that.  In my own selfish little way, I'm very damn proud that, well, I feel closer to you than I could ever articulate.  You've become the sister that I do have.  Since we have yet to meet, that certainly sounds strange.  I love you gal!   And color me proud to know you as I do.

And Hawaii is just around the corner...

Posted by Jason Sardi (I love kittens cute & My Jennifer!!) almost 2 years ago

Active Rain is better off for having you as a member Sally!

Posted by Trevella Williams REALTOR® Salesperson, SFR (Local Hawaii Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

Never thought I'd see Woohoo Sally mention "online crack heads", but you make your point well. Congrats on your 3-year anniversary, and thanks for all of the positivity you've brought to the Rain.

Posted by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace) almost 2 years ago

Sally, Congrats and on the Feature too!!!  I started about the same time as you, however, I did not work it the way you did, you are always consistent and a pleasure to read your posts!

Posted by Christine O'Shea-Broker Assoc.~ Naples Florida Homes for Sale (DOWNING-FRYE REALTY, INC.) almost 2 years ago

I'm sure there will be many more milestones to come. 

Posted by Charita Cadenhead, Your Birmingham, AL Realtor® & Property Manager of Choice (Bham WIiRE Realty LLC ) almost 2 years ago

I'm sure there will be many more milestones to come. 

Posted by Charita Cadenhead, Your Birmingham, AL Realtor® & Property Manager of Choice (Bham WIiRE Realty LLC ) almost 2 years ago

Hi Sally... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!  Thank you so much for enriching so many of our lives with your presence in our community and your posts! 

Posted by Steve Shatsky - Dallas Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (214)213-0340 (Prudential Texas Properties) almost 2 years ago

Sally, you are totally rockin' and rollin' here in the rain! :)  We signed up around the same time, but you've have blossomed by leaps and bounds - good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Karen Rice | Lake Wallenpaupack Homes, Hideout & Masthope Real Estate For Sale (WEICHERT, REALTORS® Paupack Group ) almost 2 years ago

Congratulation, I am new here and started blogging and hoping to figure out all the other features. I have been reading peoples profiles and blogs and it is amazing how many wonderful people are members. I can just tell this is a tight networking site because everyone has positive things to say to one another....I hope one day I also get friends, business and referral from AR.....

God Bless!!!

Iliana Perez

Posted by Iliana Perez (Contracted Mortgage Loan Processor) almost 2 years ago

Wow Congratulations on your amazing milestone Sally. Here to another 3 years of successful blogging.

Posted by Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale (We have a home for you! Call Us! RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.) almost 2 years ago

Congratulations!! I hope to have your success one day.

Posted by Tammie White Realtor® Franklin TN Homes For Sale (Benchmark Realty, LLC) almost 2 years ago

Sally, congratulations! Way to go on such great success in 3 years!

Posted by Don Wixom (RE/MAX Advantage Nampa, ID) almost 2 years ago

Lookie at all the people that stopped by!  Wowee!  Thanks much!

 

Karen...what...not doing the FB poke lol?

John:  Hey...whatever works lol. But you know what I mean right?

My lil bro: I'll have you know I just had stinging eyes to that... and yes, I've shared much with you that I would not with many others. I will be so happy to meet you...finally...and your lovely Jennifer.

George: You have been the faithful supportive member/friend of many here...not just me. I always look forward to seeing you....and hopefully I haven't missed much on yours too...just been way busy to navigate the rain as I used to.

Carol: You are also one of the biggest supportive members here on AR....and I thank you.

pat!  Oh, isn't that the truth?  I loved meeting you and just as in words..you are more in real life :)

 

 

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 2 years ago

Happy anniversary!!  I look forward to 3 years on active rain myself.  I do have a way to go--got a late start.

Posted by Barbara Calwhite, Specializing in Relocation (Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri) almost 2 years ago

Sally congratulations on a wonderful milestone, it has been a great three years you really embraced the community and I can say you are a treasure here.

Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys (LIC. R.E. Broker JFIVE Home Realty LLC ) almost 2 years ago

Commitment, perseverance and discipline. . . the traits of a champion. . . congratulations 

Posted by Fernando Herboso Broker: Check All www.ReallyNiceHomes.com in MD & VA (Herboso & Associates LLC- Broker 240.426.5754) almost 2 years ago

Congrats and Happy Anniversary...  I too have become addicted...  Though I have not yet mastered the art of localism or the art of making the perfect post, I am learning every day and I love it!

Posted by Wilmington NC Real Estate, Homes - Barbara Kornegay (REMAX Essential) almost 2 years ago

Congratulations. Three more years? :)

Posted by Teresa Boardman (Saint Paul Home Realty) almost 2 years ago

Sally... I know I said something on Facebook... but just wanted to come in here and say congrats....  I can still remember when we first met on here.  Can't believe that it's been 3 years... 

jeff belonger

Posted by Jeff Belonger-The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans ( Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc) almost 2 years ago

Good morning Sally,

Congrats on 3 years with ActiveRain..that is a milestone..thank you for that you do to contribute ..you are an inspiration to us!!

Posted by Dorie Dillard Realtor® Canyon Creek NW Austin TX homes for sale (Coldwell Banker United Realtors) almost 2 years ago

Sally - Congratulations on your three great blogging years at ActiveRain. 

Posted by Marc Swartz, CA, CPA Toronto, Durham & York Regions, Ontario almost 2 years ago

Wow - what a commitment - ActiveRain is amazing- only here for about 5 months but have seen the power and the connections it offers. Congratulations to you for your many successes.

Posted by Noah Levy, Coldwell Banker Highland Park IL (Coldwell Banker) almost 2 years ago

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and thanks for a great post! Three years is a good reason to celebrate - I haven't gotten any business from AR yet, but I think I will, and in the meantime I'm learning more about blogging!

Posted by Pam Turner, REALTOR®, e-PRO®, SFR (Century 21 Belk Realtors Dalton GA) almost 2 years ago

Sally, congrats on three years. I have been on Active Rain for four months and enjoy it immensely.

Posted by Mark Montross (Catamount Realty Group) almost 2 years ago

Wow !! Congrats on 3 yrs!!  Thanks for such motivation to us all.  Have a great weekend!

Posted by Lizette Fitzpatrick - Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms (Lizette Realty - Lexington KY - Richmond KY) almost 2 years ago

yummy......strawberries, good job.

I joined in Dec 06, best find on the internet as a stumbled across it. Congratulations on your milestone and your faithfulness.

Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) almost 2 years ago

Sally, I have you beat by 3 days. I agree with everything you say. Continue success, AR has been my life saver as far business goes.

Posted by Frank Rubi New Orleans | Kenner | Slidell (Frank Rubi Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

3 Years, huh, Sally? Wow...congratulatiosn..and you're absolutely right, this has been a great place to grow, to reach out to our communities, to develop our businesses, to emet great fellow rainers, like yourself...It's been a blast, and I'm looking forward to more of everything you've noted that this place has to offer!

Posted by William James Walton, Sr. Greater Waterbury Real Estate (WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group) almost 2 years ago

Yippee....bully for you...three interesting, fun fillied years on AR..Lucky you!

Patricia/Seacoast NH

Posted by PATRICIA AULSON, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes (PRUDENTIAL VERANI REALTY- Portsmouth NH Real Estate ) almost 2 years ago

Yippee....bully for you...three interesting, fun fillied years on AR..Lucky you!

Patricia/Seacoast NH

Posted by PATRICIA AULSON, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes (PRUDENTIAL VERANI REALTY- Portsmouth NH Real Estate ) almost 2 years ago

Wow, three years! Seems crazy to me that it's been that long already. It has really been a pleasure having your positive attitude around here Sally. Of all the people I have not had the chance to meet in person, you are at the top of my list. I heard a sneaky little rumor that RainCamp may be coming to Hawaii later in the year.............but keep that between you and I (and the 100 other people on this post, haha)

Posted by Bob Stewart - Community Evangelist - ActiveRain (ActiveRain) almost 2 years ago

Bob: Well, time flies.... and you are on top of my list too lol. I think that'd be great! It may not be the biggest...but it'll be the best ;)

Jeff: I knew you'd be by here too ;)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) almost 2 years ago

Happy Anniversary Sally!

I'll see what I can do about catching up with you. I am moving to Hawaii March 31st. I have been following your blog for sometime now. Your knowledge wit and insight has made for some great reading. Thanks for being good a what you do.

Derek Meyer

Posted by Derek Meyer (First American Title Company) almost 2 years ago

Sally .. Happy Anniversary,

 

I am about to arrive on my date.. amazing so many of us on the same journey and path discovered each other via a computer... thankful for technology we have. Dallas Apartment Locator, Lynn911.com, Dallas Aparment Finder, Dallas Apartments for Rent, Dallas Apartment Rentals

Posted by Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team (Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com ) almost 2 years ago

Hey Sally, Congrats from one local girl to another... love your blog!

Posted by Roxy Redenbaugh (Acceptance Capital Mortgage Corporation) almost 2 years ago

Sally you are certainly one of the originals which is something to be proud of especially with all of your great contributions!

Posted by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) almost 2 years ago

Sally, that's a marvelous post. It makes me think of the saying, "the harder I work the luckier I get." (Wish I could remember who to credit with that.)

Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us.

Posted by Lottie Kendall REALTOR® DRE#01215160 650-465-4547. Serving the SF Peninsula (& Silicon Valley. Today | Sotheby's International Realty) almost 2 years ago

Hello Sally - Congratulations on your success with ActiveRain.  Thanks for sharing your story.

Posted by Andy Chaudoir (Professional Inspection Services - Georgetown, Texas) almost 2 years ago

Sally - excellent post and congrats on your continued success here. I  too have learned so much, and am grateful for the knowledge and relationships.

Posted by Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912) almost 2 years ago

Since you've been here for 3 years, has Active Rain always had so many Proxy Errors or is this just a recent phenomena? I've been active for a couple of weeks and must of experienced 100's of these. I find it frustrating and I think my clients would too.

Posted by Mark Gridley, TecKnow Real Estate Agent Fountain Hills, AZ (eXp Realty, Reinventing the National Real Estate Office!) almost 2 years ago

Sally:

You are a blogging veteran !!  Congratulations !!

Thank you for sharing some of your tips on what works for you.  I just joined this month, so I have a lot to learn and a LONG way to go...

Marguerite

 

Posted by Marguerite Roland - Northern Virginia (RE/MAX Allegiance) almost 2 years ago

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