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ActiveRain is the world’s largest online real estate network. There are more than 200,000+ real estate industry professionals on the ActiveRain network.
ActiveRain has often been described as the real estate industry’s example of FaceBook or MySpace. ActiveRain was launched in 2006 as a networking site for real estate agents/brokers, appraisers, title companies and mortgage professionals.
ActiveRain is NOT just for real estate agents. ActiveRain “channels” are a great resource for consumers. The channels are loaded with information and advice on every topic involved in a real estate transaction. ActiveRain is very similar to other large real estate web sites, such as Zillow or Trulia.
Many real estate web sites are constantly changing and evolving their vision or purpose. But currently, Zillow and Trulia web sites are “geared” more toward listing properties and providing estimates of value (zestimates) than providing information. ActiveRain has always been a network for real estate professionals and a fantastic information resource for consumers.
The ActiveRain Leaderboard allows members to search for any profession (lender, real estate agent, home stager, insurance agent, home inspector, etc.) involved in a real estate transaction. You can search by state, county, city.
I am currently listed #7 on the ActiveRain leaderboard for real estate agents in Columbus, Ohio (#13 in Franklin county).
ActiveRain Profile – Michael Marshall, Buyer’s Agent
What’s even more amazing is that there are NO other Exclusive (True) Buyer’s Agent in the Top 100 in Columbus, Ohio.
There are many good real estate web sites out there. Make sure, you don’t pass by ActiveRain.
Good luck out there.
Contact me if you have any questions.
Representing People, NOT Property!
Over the years, I’ve really been impressed with my client’s “home makeovers”. The last few years have been an excellent market for buyer’s to buy at extremely low prices.
Below are a few “before” and “after” photos of some recent client’s home makeovers. The Buyer’s did almost all the work themselves, along with a little help from their families and friends.
I would say, “move over Ty Pennington you might have some competition!”
Kitchen Makeover – Before & After!
A kitchen remodel can bring some good returns when you go to sell. The only problem is that they can be very costly, unless you do a lot of the work yourself. A client in Powell, Ohio did this excellent kitchen makeover. Beautiful job, Scott!
Laundry Room – Before & After!
Bedroom – Before & After!
Living Room – Before & After!
Dining Room – Before & After!
Kitchen – Before & After!
An incredible home makeover in the Hilliard area, this client did a wonderful job on their HUD foreclosure purchase. I’m always amazed how much you can totally transform a home with just new flooring/carpeting, painting and cleaning. Incredible job, Jason & Liz! You have a beautiful home!
Since 2007, the HomeBuyer’s Advocate blog has been featured in “This Old House” magazine and the Columbus Dispatch with 100+ posts and 54,000+ views! The HomeBuyer’s Advocate blog has been a leading resource for home buyers and homeowners in Columbus, Ohio. The HomeBuyer’s Advocate blog has been true to the blog mission statement “real opinions & quick, valuable information for the homebuyer in central Ohio.”
For additional information, we now have a great compliment to The HomeBuyer’s Advocate blog. Check out our company Facebook fan page to stay updated with the latest important news for home owners in central Ohio. Our fan page is loaded with great information, coupons, monthly Lowe’s gift card raffles, contests with prizes and funny home pictures and videos. Make sure you click to “Like”.
Buyer’s Resource Facebook Fan Page!
In January, we will be celebrating the new year (2K11) and reaching 200 Facebook fans with a special, incredible gift card raffle. Check us out and make sure you don’t miss out on this special prize. We are NOT your typical traditional real estate Facebook fan page.
Good luck out there!
Representing People, NOT Property!
My Buyer Broker Advocate! 
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