Who Influenced me in 2007?

I thought I would wait awhile before I posted this.  I am honored to have been included in the Inman News to 25 most influential bloggers in 2007.   

I read Todd Carpenters post, Todd is also one of the 25, and he listed people who influenced him.  Greg Swann, another of the top 25, wrote a post about how he was influenced by Dustin Luther.  I agree with Todd and Greg that these real estate bloggers are influential but they are not the bloggers who have had the most influence on me.  When I started my blog I did not know about them.  It is understandable, considering I am here in fly-over land and never heard of many of the greats until I was well established and not as easily influenced. (I am not easily influenced)

There are two women real estate bloggers who have influenced me the most this past year, and I don't think either of them has been writing a blog as long as I have been writing mine.  It is who they are, what they do, and what they write that I respect.  I see them as positive role models for real estate bloggers and for real estate practitioners.  I am first and foremost a real estate practitioner.

Our industry is fairly male dominated as is the world of blogs, which is one of the many reasons I decided to write about two women who have a positive influence on me and on many others.

Lenn Harley
Lenn has and does influence many.  It is because of her expertise in real estate, her amazing writing skills, and her willingness to share her knowledge with others on blogs and in forums.  One of the things I admire the most about Lenn is that she is not afraid to say what she thinks and what she thinks, is usually dead on.  She is smart, entrepreneurial and knows what she wants.  I called her one day last spring and told her that I am a major fan.  I asked her some questions and she gave me some great advice.  My goal is to take my own business to the same level as Lenn has taken hers. 

  Linda Davis
Linda is special.  It isn't just her wit and sense of humor that I appreciate.  Linda like Lenn is a true professional.  She spends time educating and helping other agents.  She not only has a blog about her market area and home town of Ledyard, CT, but she is also on the city council.  No half way for this lady, she is committed all the way and gives selflessly to her community and to the Realtor community.  She seems to have an unlimited amount of energy has she attends conferences, speaks on panels and takes a leadership role in several organizations.

There are others in my life who have influence, if you don't see your name here it is becasue I started with a list of 12, tried to get it down to 1, but ended up with two.  We all need to find inspiration and positive role models in our lives.  I am lucky that I found these two.

Ladies I do apologize for putting you on this evil blog cleverly disguised as a hot dog stand but Linda you do use the word "crap" in blog posts and Lenn,  . . . nah I had better not . . . :)

Comments

[Linda Davis]

Wow! I had no idea. I have been waiting all year to make the weenie but thought I'd eventually make it with one of my crappy blog posts. And to be in the company of Lenn no less. I will smile the rest of the.....year!! I look forward to seeing you in NY at Inman.

[Sarah Cooper]

Teresa, you don't do anything halfway either. The three of you are among the very finest of all real estate bloggers. I'm a huge fan of all three of you. :)

[Teresa Boardman]

:)

[Bob Carney]

T, you mentioned some really great ladies. I admire both of them...immensely. (after your of course)

[Leanne Paynter]

T... Lenn & Linda are most certainly excellent role models in many ways and to many people. Actually, it's Carnac that uses the word "crap" a lot in posts, so Linda can get away with it. ;-)

[Cyndee Haydon]

T - felt like a change of pace today and you definitely deliver. :) I don't know these women well but have admired them from afar. I like strong women - kudos to you 3!! Keep blazing the trail your way.