J. Philip's Westchester Real Estate Blog: A Hat Tip to Active Rain and "Getting Found."

Commentary from J. Philip Faranda, REALTOR, top-producing independent Broker-Owner in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, NY. I serve the Hudson Valley, including Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, & Dutchess Counties. I had the privilege of closing 100 clients & customers in 2007-2008.

A Hat Tip to Active Rain and "Getting Found."

I was contacted by an Associated Press reporter who was writing a story on the housing market in the Northeast, and the story ran yesterday. This is the 2nd time in a month I have been contacted by a national news outlet with a subsequently appearance in their venue. Last month it was ABC World News. You should have seen my 2-year old son go nuts when he saw Daddy on the TV. 

This time around, I asked the reporter how she found me, and she said "Active Rain." 

The only appropriate thing to say is THANK YOU, Active Rain

One of my clients was also interviewed, and she is quoted in the story. Since the object of all marketing is to get found, it is a powerful testimony to consistent blogging that if a reporter can find me, so can a consumer. And they are. 

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32 commentsJ Philip Faranda • June 24 2009 10:05PM

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Active Rain is a great way to be found! Congrats, Philip!

Sharon

Posted by Frank & Sharon Alters, CDPE-Short Sales Jacksonville-Orange Park-Fleming Island (Watson Realty - Clay County, Duval County, St. Johns County ) about 1 year ago

Wow that is impressive.

Posted by Christine McInerney & Jennifer Halinkowski, Green, EcoBroker, e-Pro (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago

I think the exposure that comes form this platform is simply astounding.  Kudos to you!

Posted by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653) (Austin Texas Homes, LLC) about 1 year ago

Thanks for the tip - I too get interviewed alot and Active Rain has helped.

Posted by Rhonda Duffy (Duffy Realty and Rainmaker Realty) about 1 year ago

Philip, that is terrific for you. Kudos to you on the exposure.

Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago

Phillip: CONGRATULATIONS to you on your exposure. Active Rain is a great place to be and to be found as well.

Posted by Roland Woodworth,SFR - Clarksville Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (Exit Realty Clarksville) about 1 year ago

That is terrific. Congratulations on the exposure.

Posted by Lana Robbins Realtor ®, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey, FL (Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate LLC) about 1 year ago

Quite impressive and CONGRATULATIONS!

Debe in Charlotte

Posted by Debe Maxwell - Search Charlotte Homes for Sale - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods (Helen Adams Realty) about 1 year ago

Congratulations and I hope it leads to more recognition and business.

Posted by Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) about 1 year ago

Congratulations on achieving this kind of exposure.  I'm sure it will lead to more business.

Posted by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa Real Estate Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 (Donovan Blatt Team - Donovan Group Realty) about 1 year ago

Can I have your autograph!? 

:-)

Posted by Carla Muss-Jacobs Principal Broker/Owner EBA Portland LLC | www.EBAPortland.com | (Exclusive Buyers Agent Beaverton Portland) about 1 year ago

(((clap, clap)))

Good for you.

Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) about 1 year ago

Congrats on getting found! It just goes to show you the benefit of consistency.

Posted by W. Darrell Walters - Integrity Mortgage Funding about 1 year ago

J, this is awesome - congratulations!

Now don't forget to leverage this media exposure in your marketing efforts. :)

Posted by Mark MacKenzie Real Estate Planning about 1 year ago

Wow, Philip! What a wonderful reward for you and for AR. Salute!

Posted by Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ (Weichert) about 1 year ago

The media loves a web presence !!!

Posted by Michael J. Perry (KELLER WILLIAMS Realty Lancaster, PA.) about 1 year ago

JP-  I am SHOCKED that more people havn't chimed in and congratulated you on this!  hence, I am !!

This is awesome!  It is awesome for you, fills you with pride (imagine how you look thru your son's eyes), is good for AR, and is good for our industry.   I just hope you didnt say anything stupid!!  LOL...just kidding!! -  Congrats...and just another reason to be on AR and continue to blog,comment, and participate!  -  my best...Darin

Posted by Market Nashville about 1 year ago

Congratulations! Feels good to be noticed, and more than once, doesn't it?

Posted by William James Walton, Sr. Greater Waterbury Real Estate (Century21 Access America) about 1 year ago

Wow, way to go...Two major news outlets in a month is sure to garner some attention!

Posted by Dan Magstadt (Meridian Financial) about 1 year ago

I have had great success being noticed as a result of ActiveRain. It works!

Posted by Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate about 1 year ago

Good for you.  You might try sending our information to the local press and getting the expert label.  Tom Sullivan the National Radio talk show host on Fox got is start by doing occasional reports on the financial markets, then they gave him a talk show, now he is National.

Posted by Gene Riemenschneider East Contra Costa Home Sales 01492725 (Home Point Real Estate) about 1 year ago

Congrats on your successes!  And on your shiny new !!

Posted by Lee & Pamela St. Peter Raleigh NC, Realtors®, GRI,CRS,ABR,ePro (Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty) about 1 year ago

Philip this is priceless.....and what we're all working for.  You are the local expert!  Congratulations on the hard work that I know it took to accomplish this and there will be many more to come - be sure to share, ok?

You rock!  Congrats on the feature!

 

Posted by Anna 'Banana' Kruchten, Phoenix Property Shoppe 602-380-4886 about 1 year ago

Hey, Philip!  How great that is for you!  We are all not only impressed, but proud of you too!  The biggest part of it all is your son's newfound appreciation of his dad, I would think!!  Awesome!

Keep on blogging & commenting!!!

Posted by Paula Burt (Keller Williams Keystone Realty) about 1 year ago

Good for you Philip...and what a great testimonial for the value of ActiveRain in our business.

Posted by Kate Wheeler CCIM Murphy NC Real Estate for Sale (Country Homes and Land Murphy NC Realtor ) about 1 year ago

Congrats on the feature and being found on Activerain. I too have been found several times here by outsiders.

Posted by Mike Frazier, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate (Carousel Realty of Dyer County) about 1 year ago

How absolutely wonderful for you.  Keep posting.  This is fantastic.  ActiveRain is a wonderful tool for networking.  I get rental leads from Active Rain.   I am lookig for rental inventory at this time.  Keep up the good work.

Chris Casmirri
Broker Associate
Keller WilliamsElite Realty
24851 S. Tamiami Trail #1
Bonita Springs,FL 34134
Direct:  239-707-0728
Fax:     239-498-5900
ChrisCasmirri@gmail.com
www.ChrisCasmirri.com
 

Posted by Chris Casmirri (Keller Williams Elite Realty) about 1 year ago

Nice!  That is awesome.  I'll have to post more often now LOL JK

Posted by Elayna Fernandez - Marketing Expert - Naples FL (Designed 2 Impress, Inc.) about 1 year ago

ActiveRain rocks. It is the best place for learning, marketing, social networking and people finding you.

Congrats on your interview.

Posted by Toronto Home Search: Diane Plant :ReMax Broker: (ReMax Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage) about 1 year ago

Congrats on your interview and your son thinks your famous and fantastic.

Posted by Lyn Sims - Northwest Suburbs (Schaumburg Homes - RE/MAX Suburban) about 1 year ago

How very cool and great exposure for you. 

Posted by Tatyana Sturm, Realtor (Exit Realty DTC) about 1 year ago

J. Congratulations. Send your source my info for any follow up stories. lol

Posted by Homes for Sale in WHITTIER, California- Friendly Hills Real Estate-MARK VELASCO (Realty Source, Inc (Luxury Homes)) about 1 year ago

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