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"And Now for something Completely Different!"

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Real Estate Agent with Fathom Realty West Sound WA State 52404

If you're hoping for a YouTube clip of Monty Python, keep looking. This is about something completely different!

To say that I'm excited about the pending launch of the New Localism would be a gross understatement. I am beside myself. I haven't felt this energized and pumped up about something in a very long time.

When I first joined ActiveRain, Localism was still in its infancy. It was a brilliant vision back then, seeking to create a portal that consumers could access, find valuable local resources, and engage in meaningful dialog with resident experts. Much of the content that we generated on ActiveRain was transferred over to Localism through specific geo-targeted categories. In those early Rainy Days, we all spent a considerable amount of time focused primarily on creating some excellent local content articles.

Unfortunately, over time, the collective energies and resources of ActiveRain Corporate had to be redirected elsewhere, leaving Localism in a neglected holding pattern. But the vision of Localism was always something that remained very near and dear to the hearts & minds of our Co-Founders, Jonathan Washburn & Matt Heaton.

While the Localism Beta has been gathering moss, many of us have shifted our writing away from local content to other venues. Our focus has turned inward, becoming somewhat of a 'member-centric' platform. However, a few Localism diehards have remained, amassing impressive archives loaded with rich, relevant local content.

With the advent of the New Localism, our focus is about to change. Back to where it should be, where it needs to be, back to creating valuable, quality local content for consumers.

Others have attempted to travel this road, and have failed. We, however, will succeed. The New Localism will become THE undisputed destination of choice for consumers. Of this I am certain.

And why, you ask? Because of what this Network is built upon:

We understand that the value of the ActiveRain community rests entirely with its members. We admire the spirit of real estate professionals and believe our goal is to fully engage their talents and knowledge for the benefit of all members of the real estate community.
We believe that real estate professionals will thrive if they demonstrate their local market expertise.  With ever greater access to listings, local knowledge is now the key differentiator.

We, the ActiveRain Community, have the potential to make such an amazing positive impact in our industry, and in our neighborhoods!

The New Localism. Coming to a Neighborhood nearest you!.....

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Rich Jacobson is a REALTOR® and licensed Broker with Fathom Realty. He's a Crab Hunter, Clam Digger, and Oyster Shucker, skilffuly vanquishing anything in a shell! He is the Social Media Evangelist for Life on the Kitsap Peninsula & The Western Puget Sound in scenic WA State.

Comments (50)

Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

We're looking forward to it, as well, Rich.  It's already so effective... I don't know if I can handle the business a new and improved Localism will send my way!

Jul 01, 2008 12:07 PM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Rich...In honor the New Localism, I ordered a Flip Mino and it arrived just today.  I'm getting psyched.  Practice begins tomorrow!

Many thanks in advance.

Kathleen

Jul 01, 2008 12:49 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes

Rich - this is great news!! I can't wait to see it unveiled! You guys are doing a great job.

Jul 01, 2008 02:37 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Rich..I am so glad. I have pretty much still kept up with it because I posted the events and such on my website and have noticed more hits on local events and services than anything else. Jo Smith has managed to keep a whole bunch of us focused with her accountability group...that has really helped!

One question...will the events be put on by date so that they are relevant? Having them show up a week after the happening was a waste of effort!

Enough hot air...sorry...can't wait!

And Thanks!!

Jul 01, 2008 02:42 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

The New Localism.... woo hoo, onward and upward.

Jul 01, 2008 04:40 PM
Derenda Grubb
CENTURY 21 Mike D. Bono & Co.'s - Lake Charles, LA
GRI, ABR, CRS

Rich,

I am so very happy that this is just around the corner.  Hopefully you will keep us posted or else it is going to be extremely obvieous when we post to localism.  Thank you for the update.

Jul 01, 2008 05:10 PM
Lisa Roy
SPACELiFT HOME STAGING, Greater Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

and I just found out about localism.  Can't wait to hear more about what is happening with the new localism.  I'll keep checking.

Jul 01, 2008 05:59 PM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Rich - I am pretty excited about the old Localism - let us know when it's about to launch so we can have a cocktail first.

Jul 01, 2008 06:06 PM
Michael Cather
Rodeo Realty - West Hills, CA
Real Estate Broker

Have to get a localism post together.  Thanks for the heads up!

Jul 01, 2008 08:53 PM
Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Rich, I originally joined AR with the hope that Localism would be a big focus point.  I'm looking forward to see what's in store!

Jul 02, 2008 06:55 AM
Jennifer Kipila
Van Dyk Group - Barnegat, NJ
The Muldowney Team - Ocean County Homes

Localism is great.  I am fairly new to it, but already utilizing it a lot.  Can't wait.

Jul 02, 2008 07:06 AM
Tatyana Sturm
Exit Realty DTC - Aurora, CO
Denver Realtor, GRI, Denver/ Aurora CO Relocation

Need to get localism post started, I blog on active rain, is it much different?

Jul 02, 2008 09:04 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Rich - buddy ol pal, you have no idea how excited I am about this.  I have been on the phone with so many members and non-members the past 72 hours, it's crazy!!  I decided to go park myself on the railroad tracks down the street until the launch.  Maybe I'll just fast.  Hold my breath?  Aw shucks, let's face it, I'll do whatever it takes to get this puppy launched and out the gate!  Very exciting times for us all on ActiveRain
LOCALISM!!

Jul 02, 2008 10:42 AM
Erin Newington
5305573559 - Grass Valley, CA
Sierra Foothills Realtor

Can't wait to see what is in store for us! thanks for the post!

Jul 03, 2008 09:20 AM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

I can't wait to see the new look! Also, I hope the posts show up chronologically (newest to oldest).

Jul 03, 2008 12:11 PM
Patty Hill, Broker Associate
Local Homes and Land, Inc - Summerville, SC
Local Homes and Land, Inc

Rich,

Looking forward to the updated version!

 

Jul 03, 2008 12:26 PM
Patty Carroll
Vancouver, WA

Rich -- We are so excited about the new localism.com and look forward to being active and productive contributors.

Jul 06, 2008 03:14 PM
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Hello Rich, we are very much looking forward to the next incarnation of Localism.  We've contributed a proposed enhancement or two, and hope a positive contribution was made!

John & Kathryn

Jul 07, 2008 05:19 AM
Matthew Zgonc
Aksland Real Estate - Modesto, CA
Realtor, CFS, CVS

Rich, I am looking forward to this relaunch. When I started posting to localism it did wonders for my business. I am glad that it is getting the attention it deserves.

Jul 07, 2008 06:05 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Hmmm, for some reason I'm thinking Monty Python would make some interesting comments about our family.  :) 

Jul 30, 2008 05:39 PM