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New Sheriff in Town!

 

 

 

 

 

 

There's a new NUMBER 1 in the state of Arizona, and his name is Tony Marriott!

Combining an uncanny ability to invite people to the network (155!) and some great blog posts, Tony has taken over the top spot in Arizona -- a spot I've held since day 1.

Remarkably, Tony's lovely bride Suzanne just crossed the 50K point mark and is number 3 in the state.

And ironically, this very blog entry should put me back at #1 by a whopping 45 points. Somehow I don't think that's going to be enough to keep Tony at #2 for long...

CONGRATS TONY, WELL DONE!!

18 comments • Jay & Francy Thompson • December 17 2006 10:15AM

Comments

It's nice to see you both so friendly to each other as opposed to the brouhaha that happened with another #1 and #2 last week!

There is always room for competition!
Posted by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Valley - Homes For Sale - SRES - SRS - AHWD - ABR (Encore Realty Group -Realtor>Estate>Probate>REO>Short Sale) over 2 years ago

Thanks Renee. Tony's a class act. Point brouhaha's have been a part of AR since before there were blogs (I was once accused of "making people up" so I'd get invite points). They always seemed so senseless to me.... Competition is good for the soul; it makes us better, stronger, faster.

Now let it be said right here though, if something should mysteriously happen to Tony's internet connection and he can no longer log on to AR, I had nothing to do with it. :) 

BAM! 25 more points Tony!  Whatcha gonna do about that!  

Posted by Jay & Francy Thompson (Thompson's Realty) over 2 years ago

Congrats Tony,

I saw Suzanne's post stating she was coming after you. Look out.

Thanks Jay 

Posted by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead) over 2 years ago

Renee - You have aroused my curiousity - can you give me a hint as to where I can view the dogfight you mentioned?

Monika - Thanks for the congrats and thanks for the heads up.  No fair sneaking up on me when I'm not looking - I'm the only one allowed to do that!

Saving best for last:

Jay - You are an inspiration!  The chase has brought me from someone who wondered what a blog really was to someone who now knows what a blog is, but needs to refine my blogging content.  The more I know, the more I realize I don't know.  Looking forward to getting together!

Tony

Posted by Tony Marriott, Associate Broker, CRP, CLHMS, CRB, CRS ~~ Phoenix Arizona (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners) over 2 years ago
Tony:  Check it out
Posted by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Valley - Homes For Sale - SRES - SRS - AHWD - ABR (Encore Realty Group -Realtor>Estate>Probate>REO>Short Sale) over 2 years ago

Renee - thanks for posting the link. I'd missed all of that and found the comments very interesting.

Competition in Florida, which has lots of excellent ActiveRainers, has been fierce but friendly. Bryant's welcome to top me for #1 anytime. And nationally, Kristal Kraft has been diligently encouraging me to surpass her, as she probably is to the others who are approaching. It's all in the best interest of ActiveRain, and I find the "competitors" very welcome colleagues.

#1 and #2 positions are very visible - I don't know that there's a huge difference between those two positions. When ActiveRain went from posting the top 2 nationally to the top 2 by state, it was a great move to give a hundred people excellent exposure!

Tony and Jay & Francy - keep up the excellent blogs and contributions to us all. 

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 2 years ago
Renee - All I can say is "WOW!" - I hope Joe sticks around - I had not seen that "discussion" before - although at least it didn't get as bad as the "Candybags" series a few weeks ago!
Posted by Tony Marriott, Associate Broker, CRP, CLHMS, CRB, CRS ~~ Phoenix Arizona (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners) over 2 years ago
Sharon - Thanks for the kind comments and as I'm sure all here can tell, the Arizona rivalry is a very good natured one!  I still owe Jay lunch (oh the guilt!) - looks like it will be after the holidays.  BTW - I did register for Sellabration and will be arriving Wednesday 1/31/07 departing Friday evening after the event ends.  Will we see you there?
Posted by Tony Marriott, Associate Broker, CRP, CLHMS, CRB, CRS ~~ Phoenix Arizona (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners) over 2 years ago
I have been pushing towards #1 in Missouri. I have a lotof business that has come direrctly from AR. I am sure some of my post lack something but I am new and learning as I go. I was amazed at your acomplisments on your Comment Record. Hooyah!!!!
Posted by Russell Rosencrans, ePRO, GRI (Coldwell Banker A Blue Ribbon Realty L.L.C.) over 2 years ago
Ha!  I get a kick out of this stuff.  We were duking it out in Minnesota.  When Bonnie Erickson wrote a post about how easy it is to catch up when she is only 1000 points behind, I had to kick it in high geer.  I know I need a 2000 point buffer just in case. :)
Posted by Teresa Boardman (Saint Paul Home Realty) over 2 years ago
Teresa - Especially with the holidays coming up.  You can be strategic in your blogging and take a few days off - but comments have to be made EVERY day!
Posted by Tony Marriott, Associate Broker, CRP, CLHMS, CRB, CRS ~~ Phoenix Arizona (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners) over 2 years ago
Looking super today, Jay.
Posted by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty) over 2 years ago
Thanks Mo, you're looking mighty fine yourself!
Posted by Jay & Francy Thompson (Thompson's Realty) over 2 years ago
I thought his name was Sheriff Bart!
Posted by Sam Chapman (Keller Williams Realty) over 2 years ago

What fantastic competition.  I think that's great.  We need more like you both on Active Rain.  Growth is what it's all about.

Ken

Posted by Ken Spencer (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners) over 2 years ago
Congrats to both of you, I have not kept up with my points, guess I will need to set one hour a day a side to blog on active rain and my other blog I started, I would like to know what are the benefits of blogging
Posted by Daniel Lowery e-PRO, Broker - Owner (1st Choice Real Estate) over 2 years ago

Daniel - Thanks for the comment - check out Mary McKnights blog for the benefits....

Posted by Tony Marriott, Associate Broker, CRP, CLHMS, CRB, CRS ~~ Phoenix Arizona (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners) over 2 years ago

Jay - you are always the consumate professional!  Glad to see you doing well here, at Point2 and with your business.

Happy New Years from Florida.

 

Posted by Palm Beach County Real Estate - David Abernathy (Ocean 30 Group at Waterfront Properties & Club Communities) over 2 years ago

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