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Back to Nature, Blog Contest

This new contest "BACK TO NATURE".  Is designed to not only give the First prize winner 1000 points it will also help your're local presence on localism. Create a blog about a local park or nature preserve in your area. Describe all the things you enjoy doing and all there is to do. Hiking trails, picnic areas, mountain views, ocean, river or lake views, the type of wildlife to expect when visiting the park of your choice. Be sure to show plenty of pictures, information and location.  Whether you live in the North, South, East or West. There has to be a favorite park or nature preserve that you love to visit. When you post your blog be sure to post it to the "REALTOR LIFE" Group. This will be the host of the contest and the judges are current members. Title your blog "Back to Nature". Deadline for entry to the contest is 11pm central standard time, Sunday February 3rd 2008. The "Back to Nature" contest will award points as follows.   (For inspiration, here is a Back To Nature Blog) EXAMPLE

  • FIRST PLACE PRIZE = 1000 Points              
  • SECOND PLACE PRIZE = 750 Points        
  • THIRD PLACE PRIZE = 500 Points

200 points to all those who enter.  So start making your park/nature reserve blog today!

         

Join "REALTOR LIFE" here.

 

56 comments • Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights • January 18 2008 04:32PM

Comments

Is there a deadline for the contest?
Posted by Leesa L. Finley -Wake Forest NC REALTOR® Wake Forest NC & Raleigh NC Real Estate (Circa Properties - Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist) over 4 years ago
Deadline is Sunday, February 3rd 2008.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
I PROMISE you that I read it 3 x's and didn't catch it - DUH!!!!!!
Posted by Leesa L. Finley -Wake Forest NC REALTOR® Wake Forest NC & Raleigh NC Real Estate (Circa Properties - Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist) over 4 years ago
Wow!  I love the idea!  Thanks for the post, Christina!
Posted by Don Wixom (RE/MAX Advantage Nampa, ID) over 4 years ago
No problem Leesa.. I have DUH moments daily!   : )
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Excellent idea for localism Christina.   I look forward to entering.  Enjoy your week!
Posted by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~ (Agent Referral) over 4 years ago
What an excellent idea!  I'm almost finished with mine. :)
Posted by Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Specialists Jesse & Kathy Clifton 907-328-9328 (Jesse Clifton & Associates, REALTORS®) over 4 years ago
Christina, I already have at least one post that perfectly fits this description. Does this have to be a new post or can I enter one I think is perfect for this, but that I've already posted?
Posted by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Florida Property Experts) over 4 years ago
Christina - This sounds like fun.  I already have an area in mind to submit.  Hopefully, I will have time to get it in. 
Posted by Meg Zoller Houston Fine Homes (Keller Williams) over 4 years ago

Lisa, Yes post the blog you have already created that fits this discription. Just add "Back to Nature" infront of your current title and post in the Realtor Life Group. Good Luck

Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Meg ~ Can't wait to see your post!   Good Luck
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Remember, You receive 200 Points just for submitting!
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago

Christinia:

Excellent idea!  This actually will force me to visit one of the nature's beauty in my local area!  The most I've been to is the playground park for my daughter to play! 

Posted by First Last over 4 years ago
Great idea to get us away from our keyboards and outside for some fresh air, photos, and real-world experience. I'm looking forward to following this contest.
Posted by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace) over 4 years ago
Christina-A contest I will enjoy....what an awesome idea!  I am in... :)
Posted by Midori Miller - Ormond Beach | Daytona Businesses And Area Information (Midori Miller @ Coastal Results Referral Company) over 4 years ago

Christina; 

It sounds like fun and a great way to post to localism... I have a special park in mind... hope you all enjoy it!  Looking forward to getting to know everyone in this new group.

Posted by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Properties) over 4 years ago
I just wanted to let you know, I posted a blog yesterday, about the Things to Do/Places to Visit group and I gave you a mention and a link back =) And I'm preparing my entries right now.
Posted by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Florida Property Experts) over 4 years ago
Christina.  This is a great theme for a contest and will be lots of fun not only for the writers but also the readers!
Posted by Kathleen Vetrano: Vienna to Alexandria to Gainesville. We Never Stop Moving. (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) over 4 years ago
Ummm. I entered 3 posts... Is that OK? *Don't hurt me*
Posted by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Florida Property Experts) over 4 years ago
That is fine Lisa ~ Go for it!  ; )
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Michelle ~ Get out there and visit the park. You have a couple weeks.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
John ~ Can't wait to see your work. Good luck everyone.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
You might even have a favorite hiking spot that might not be a park! The options are wide open!
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Christina - What a fun idea, and will be my first contest! Being one who loves to get out there, probably the hardest thing will be to narrow down the choices - or like Lisa Hill, submit many :->. Thanks for doing this!
Posted by Karen Pierce Cooper| Housing Counselor |Oregon over 4 years ago
Karen , You will do great. Can't wait to see your blog.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
OOOh I didn't hear about this until you emailed me.  hmmmm.  I will have to think about this.
Posted by Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui) over 4 years ago
Christina..this is great...I am in!It might not be the most exciting post....but I am in!
Posted by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) over 4 years ago

Looking forward to reading all the nature blogs!  I currently have two judges. I would like one more. If your interested send me an e-mail. To be a judge you can not enter the contest and you receive points for judging.

Thanks

Christina

Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago

Christina,  It sounds like a great contest.....if it were better weather here right now, I surely would enter. Can I use a post that I wrote awhile back and is already in existence on my blog? It fits exactly with these contest guidelines.

Thanks for your reply,

Jo 

Posted by Jo-Anne Smith- Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga Region Real Estate, Ont (Your Choice Realty ) over 4 years ago
Christina - This is a great contest! What a way to highlight local communities! Mine is posted! Back To Nature : An Urban Tale 
Posted by Rich Dansereau (Positive Real Estate Professionals) over 4 years ago
Christiana - we should have featured this when it was first published. You may want to go back in and edit a link to your 'Judges' post. Best of Luck on your contest!
Posted by Rich Jacobson Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker (Keller Williams West Sound Realty) over 4 years ago

Christina...

It's a great idea. The newer Member's are always looking for something interesting to blog about. This ought to do it :)

I do not participate in these because...I Blog about CRAP most of the time :)

P.S. Crap. I didn't get points for this comment :)  

P.S.S. Sorry about that. AR ate part of my comment :) 

TLW...ROAR!  

Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) over 4 years ago
What a great contest for Localism and to get known in the community. Thanks.
Posted by Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Wayne B. Pruner, Realtor, GRI (Oregon First) over 4 years ago
Sounds like a great idea, but hope it doesn't have to be about the current season. SNOW. 
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 4 years ago
Great topic... I will be watching for some interesting posts!!
Posted by Kim Carpenter-Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR -Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate, NH (Coldwell Banker) over 4 years ago
This is great.  I've actually written about a couple of our local parks that I go to regularly.  Can't wait to go back and dust it off to share again.  Thanks!
Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (CJ Realty Group, Inc.) over 4 years ago
What a wonderful idea. I saw your park. There are several around here but they don't quite compare to that!
Posted by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners) over 4 years ago
Great idea, I was working on a post about a local park. 
Posted by Chris Frantz (Hernando County Real Estate - Exit Success Realy) over 4 years ago

hey tennessee, you really hit on something here, great, great, great idea.  I guess i should take my clothes off?  Just kidding, blog to ya soon about the parks in Long beach.  take care! ktm

Posted by Prudential California Realty/Gem Mortgage over 4 years ago
I like the idea, get out there for fresh air, and see the beauty of the nature!  
Posted by Mohamed Mekhimar - Accredited Buyers Rep , E-Pro - Richmond Virginia Real Estate (RE/MAX Commonwealth) over 4 years ago
I'm glad I shot some photos I can use for this before all the snow & cold arrived!  The snow is pretty, but I'd want to show how beautiful my area is in summertime!
Posted by Madeline Island Realty - Eric Kodner Sells Madeline Island over 4 years ago
Eric~ You can use any season for this blog. Have fun.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Can't wait to see your blog kirk... I love Long Beach!
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
THANKS "LISA H".  ; )
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
lOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR BLOG CINDY....
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
We have until February 3rd... So get to blogging everyone!  ; )
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Wow Christina great contest I cant wait to write a blog on this. I am going to have to narrow down my favorite parks now that is going to be the toug part.
Posted by Heather the Realtor - Orlando, Lake Mary First Time Home Buyers, Bank Owned Homes (RE/MAX Central Realty) over 4 years ago

Hi Christina,  This is a great idea. I can see from the response you're getting you'll be getting plenty of entries. You'll have your work cut out for you com Feb 3rd!

Posted by Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent (Southport Realty-Southport, North Carolina) over 4 years ago
Thanks Heather... Can't wait to see your blog.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Thanks Vicki... You have until Feb 3rd!  See you then
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
We have one more week everyone. !
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
With over 40 entries so far  this will be a challenging contest to judge. Great job every one.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Sarah ~ If you miss spell a word and one of the judges notices it, We'll let you know so you can change it. We will no judge you on this. Good luck
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
SIX DAYS LEFT EVERYONE!
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
Everyone who participated in this contest did a brilliant job! Thanks and congrats
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago
The winners are here. Check REALTOR LIFE for results.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) over 4 years ago

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