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The Blog Brawl Parking Lot Discussion Area
Competitors, voters, innocent bystanders: This is your opportunity to discuss the First Annual VARbuzz Blog Brawl. Just leave a comment to participate. But please, remember these rules for the parking lot chatter:
- Keep the language clean
- No personal attacks
- No defamatory statements
In other words, feel free to say how awesome you are, but don’t tear others down.
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Awesome idea Ben, thanks to you and VAR for putting it on. And since I’m the first in the Comments section right now, I’ll put in a plug for NRVLiving Real Estate - vote NRVLiving.Typepad.com and get free Cheetos in the lunch room for an entire year!
Ben, there’s some great competition and terrific blogs in the Blog Brawl tournament bracket. I’ve just finished reviewing the entrants, doing my research, and have cast my votes in the first round. Thanks for all your effort in putting together this fun and interesting competition!
It’s On!
As an added incentive or bribe for votes, I’ll buy a beer (or drink of choice) for anyone who votes for:
http://blog.brianblock.com
and/or
http://activerain.com/blogs/bablock
at the virtual tailgate party. If you do want a real drink, you’ll have to come to Northern Virginia.
Oh my gosh, how did I draw Tboard in the first round??
Brian, you better buy me a beer on principle! =)
(yes, I’m in Northern Virginia!)
I suspect http:// blog.brianblock.com has a pretty heavy advantage since we get to vote for him in both zones 1 and 2. What’s up with that?
Jim - I have updated the field. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. This is our hanging chad. :-) Grrr.
Seven votes got through before I could update it. The error was in zone 2. If the margin of victory is less than seven for either RealDia/Blog or FosterCityBlog, we’ll do a special run-off.
Bummer, I wish I was in the running, maybe a home builder didn’t qualify?
I cast my votes for the people I know all too well, some new names in there though, fun to go meet some new real estate pros in blogosphere. Great idea.
Hey, I kinda liked the idea of being on the field in two zones, Jim. Thought that could slip by without anybody noticing.
Heather, give me a call and I’ll be happy to buy a beer.
Should be a great tourney.
@Jeremy - You have a lunchroom? With Cheetos? You must for one of them “fancy” brokerages.
Oh sure Brian B. Come in here offering drinks for votes!
Dang, why didn’t I think of that?
In a shameless effort to suck up to all the fine Realtors in the Great Commonwealth of Virginia, I just want to go on the record to say I voted for all the Virginia based blogs I could. Please remember that when voting in round 2 takes place.
Think “Zone 2, Phoenix Real Estate Guy”.
And while I may not be a Virginia based blog, I was *born* in Charlottesville. BORN there I tell ya! Right there in Martha Jefferson Hospital! So by voting for Phoenix Real Estate Guy, you’re not casting a vote *against* a Virginia blog, you’re voting for a native Virginian!
Think “Zone 2, Phoenix Real Estate Guy”.
Enjoying discovering lots of new blogs!!
This is very cool. Even more cool than I thought it would be when Ben mentioned it to me.
I shall keep with my mantra. . .vote early, vote often, vote zebra (just remember to vote from different IP addresses ;-) )
I am really enjoying getting to find out about blogs I have never seen before. That is quite possible the best feature of the whole thing.
I’ll vote for anyone who gives me a drink, cheetos and is named Heather…. Ben is just too cool.
So . . . Ben (or anyone else) . . . what is the thought on criteria for how we should be voting? Best content? Best design? Best appeal for votes? :)
@Scott: As the impartial Blog Brawl Umpire, I’m going to have to decline to answer.
Oh, this is going to be fun. I “know” some great folks in VA who have sent me some wonderful Georgia referrals…so pllllleeease vote for me on Zone 4 - #2- All About Athens GA! I’m still trying to think up a great bribe - any suggestions?
There are some great blogs here so to even be nominated for the brawl is great!
Hi Ben, thanks for inviting all of us to the party! You may also want to check zone 1, Maureen Francis is number 10 & 11.
My blog seems to be in zone 1 twice. I hope I win both times.
…and the fun begins.
let’s see…Brian sends a note asking for support AFTER the nominations have closed. OK…I get that…I just went out and took control of the name of my next blog…”I am chopped liver”….watch for it. Sorry, feathers are ruffled. I see, Jay, “Mr. Motorfingers” has somehow secured notice..hm hm..born in Virginia. So the hierarchy will read Jefferson, Madison…Thompson ??????? Damn it, side tracked again. Well, since Block failed to nominate me, I will just have to drop him two pity votes and move on. After all, thenakedrealtor.info has not had a new post since the market got busy…that’s right, over on this side of the river…we have buyers!
love ya kids
jmac
@Michelle & Maureen: Grr. More voting irregularities! You might think this election was being held in Florida! :-)
I’m open to suggestions on how to solve this one…
Ben,
Be fair…remove all contestants and declare me the winner.
This is so much fun - Did I mention how gorgeous the day is today in Miami - What a Miamism!!
I will send Miami sand to anyone who votes for me! :)
……..NOT!
I’m loving the comments and the bribes althought I don’t understand the voting, but not to worry.
If early indications say anything, I may just have to rent out The Clarendon Ballroom for a night to make good on my offer of drinks to all my voters. It’s amazing how much a bit of alcohol, or even a “buying the world a Coke” can do in terms of influencing the polls. Now I understand why Mexico shuts down liquor sales during their national elections (it’s true — I was there!)
Anyways, gotta run. I’m taking the VA Broker’s License Exam today.
I must say that I have always been found of the great state of Virginia and its people. It will take a great effort to overcome the home court advantage, but think about it this way; Who do you want moderating the blog at 3:00 am?
My name is Charles Woodall, and I approved this message.
Zone 3 #3 is where you want to be!
This has some very interesting pairings - some were tough to make choices between.
I’m looking for some sand and some beers……. I voted. How is it decided what blogs are here to vote on?
@Ann We had a nominations period last week. Hope you get some sand and beer, but hopefully not in the same glass.
shew- I’m not licensed so I don’t have to sweat competing- sweet!
In that case, I would like to point out that the majority of AgentGenius.com contributors are on the ballot as is AG- like minds, eh? :)
VOTE AG and I’ll send you rainbows and used kittens :) What a blast, Ben!
Remember…all the good real estate is in Virginia. This will be a lot of fun if I win! ;-)
Look at all the lobbying and bribery going on! This reminds me of a certain post about RPAC ;)
[...] This is a quick post to announce the results of the first round of voting for the Blog Brawl. Voting for round two will be available on Monday at the latest, but in the meantime, here are the results. Reminder, gloating and high-fiving is encouraged in the parking lot. [...]
Congrats to those that moved on!
** insert subliminal message here — Vote Phoenix Real Estate Guy in Zone 2 **
Signed,
Your NATIVE VIRGINIAN friend
Congratulations to everyone who won in the first round.
Remember, you get a free drink if you vote for
http://blog.brianblock.com in Zone 1 in round 2
If you get your friends and co-workers to pitch in and vote, I’ll even throw in some entertainment in the way of a dance performance with my beautiful wife (she’s a professional dance teacher).
Have a look at our first dance at our wedding:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIppE-ZIE1A
How about all those upsets in Zone 4! Bloddhound Blog takes it on the chin. I’ve got to hand it to you guys for placing renorealtyblog, stpaulrealestateblog, miamism and agentgenius all in Zone 1. Sort of like putting North Carolina, UCLA and Tennessee all in one regional. I’m happy because I’m in Zone 2! This is really fun, congrats on a fun event!
Wow, I’m honored to included in such a great group of blogs! Now how do I vote for my friends?
Well, I’ve been able to do something Mark Gottfried can’t seem to do…make it to the second round of the tourney.
Thanks to all that voted for dothanhomesearch.com! We need you in Round 2!
JimM is “I’m happy because I’m in Zone 2!”?!?
You’re up against Rain City Guide, Athol and the Housechick.
Thats sort of like putting 3 NBA teams in the NIT.
All Ardell or Dustin have to do is tip their RCG readers and the entire Zone 2 is sunk.
I’d be pleased with fourth in this zone. (But hoping for better ;) )
I’m thinking none of these brackets are easy. There are some good blogs out there!
Go Go Go SanMateoRealEstateNews.com in Zone 4, an upset in the making? A great glass of wine for every vote, but you have to visit us to collect.
Not being able to see the forest through the trees is my middle name. Right you are Jay, and if I’m reading it right RCG will run me out of the building starting real soon! Talk about David and Goliath, yikes! This really is great fun!
I’m glad to be over in zone 4, lol and happy to have survived. Just don’t put me up against Margaret, pleeease.
JimM - I’m going to do my best to knock RCG out right now. Hopefully my readers will help me out….
Beers for voting Phoenix Real Estate Guy!
Hey Jay - we have Mojitos here in Miami!! :)
Enjoyed the blogs and the brides are even better - gotta say some were definitely tough choices - some were completely new to me always enjoy reading new re blogs- great idea
Just wondering how it is fair that the Zebra was my direct competition? I love it! This is all too fun!
Michelle D. is a friend and colleague. My vote is entirely for this wonderful person who is to emulated in her industry.
Good luck to all of you.
Good luck from The Forum to our Michelle.
Awwwww, my Georgia peeps have shown up here and in the zone 3 & 4 comments - thank you all - party on in Georgia! Remember out of staters, free GA clay or Georgia Bulldog postcards ;) - just drop me a comment on All About Athens GA!
This has been a lot of fun checking out all these sites, and then voting.
Ben - thanks for that explanation!
I’m waiting for my beer, and I’ll be getting my sand in a couple of weeks way down south in sunny WARM Florida!!
No bribes here. Just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work that went into creating this competition and say how hospitable it is of you to open it up to everyone coast to coast. The best part -in addition to reading all of these great blogs - has been the opportunity that it has provided to get in touch with all of our clients and friends to introduce our new fostercityblog and ask for their support.
Think “Zone 2, Phoenix Real Estate Guy”.
OK - I’m sad that I’m out and maybe Mariana and I can share that free coffee that everyone missed out on. But I have to tell you that this is very entertaining!!
I hate to see some of my friends gone, but will you please consider voting for All About Athens GA - zone 4 #2? :)
I have really enjoyed visiting all the other blogs that I wasn’t familar with and reconnecting with some old favorites throughout this competition.
Now, excuse me, I’ve got to go out and find some new friends to beg votes from for this round!
I think I have been up against a native Virginia blog each round, so a big THANK YOU to all those that have voted for DothanHomeSearch in Zone 3! I need you again to make it to the Elite Eight. I’ll pledge some boiled peanuts to all those that vote for us!
Oh now I’m torn. I’m a VA native and but I’ve lived in Phoenix so going up against Jay is tough. But hey this is a VA Blogger Brawl. So sorry Jay but I’ve got to take you down :-)
Your all a winner in my book. May the best real estate blog come out in the end…and then take a week’s vacation. Don’t leave your laptop at home though. Jerry C.
I have no idea why I am so enthralled by this contest. I am not even competing. Is this going to be an annual thing? Also what does the winner get besides uber blogger bragging rights.
w0w…
…i think this group needs a tag-team cage match!
If I make it to the next round, a glass of our handmade California wine goes to all! Vote for me @ SanMateoRealEstateNews.com - zone 4. California rules! I had to say that even though I did live in VA for 4 years in the 1990’s and loved it.
San Mateo Real Estate News, San Mateo Real Estate News Yeay!
The Virginia Bloggers are rocking the Brawl. Do think there is a home court advantage even on the Internet?
We need Sweet 16 results!!
Ah, my reign as a #1 seed has ended. If I’m gonna go down, I guess it’s good to fall at the feet of the Queen of Real Estate Blogging! Congrats, Teresa, now on to victory!
Wow, what a bloodbath in the Sweet 16! Congrats to all that moved on!!
Gotta throw my support — for what that is worth, and apparently not much :) — to Cindy Jones at VaRealEstateTalk.com. Hey, if she took me out, she’s gotta be good! ;)
Hope my NCAA bracket does better than my predictions here did ….
OK–I think a re-count is in order!! The best blogs/bloggers are not in this competition any longer.
Well, it was a great run! Thanks to all of those that supported Dothan Home Search with your vote!
Some of my favs are still in the running. Unfortunately for me, two of them are going head-to-head in zone 1. Congrats to all the winners!
Congrats to the Elite 8! Let’s go Cindy!!
Is fostercityblog.com the Cinderella in Zone 2? I’m not too good at sports analogies. Does this mean that VARealEstateTalk is our ugly stepsister? Are we going to the Final Four Ball ?
This weekend we are hoping to increase the fan base for our blog with the launch of a fun local contest called the Funky Friday Foto Find. First photo will post Friday but you can Check out the rules from the tab on the main page. Anyone Virginia Realtor who votes for us is welcome to “borrow” the idea in the event that its a runaway success.
Wait Lydia who are you calling the ugly step sister? Jay I’m surprised an honored to have made it past you. I was sure I was a goner. After showing day of foreclosures I’m ready for a Foster’s or maybe something even a little stronger. Let’s keep the ball rolling and on to the Final Four!
Sorry Cindy. I was just trying to work my way through the logic of the Cinderalla analogy. Actually your blog is very attractive — although might I suggest that you put your name somewhere on the home page. Although everyone in VA might be able to identify you by your photo if would be nice for those of us acrosss the country to literally have it spelled out for us. Good luck, and may the best blog win!
Lydia - Think “Cindyrella” maybe? :)
Usually in sports talk a “Cinderella Team” is a surprise winner — one that goes deep in a tournament against the odds. Someone that comes out of nowhere. A “sleeper” so to speak. They typically gain momentum and support from others as they move along in the event.
Cindy - - the force is strong in you. I want you to go all the way so I can say I was knocked out by the ultimate winner!!
Jay-so you will have to have all of your loyal voters line up behind me now! Thanks for the support. It would be nice if a VA blog won this little brawl :-)
Hey Jay, We need to keep the western part of the county in the running here. Your support for the two of us representing California is needed here! This is becoming an East v. West Contest. San Mateo & Foster City are neighboring cities, and we RULE! Vote for us in Zone 2 & 4.
There’s nothing wrong with a little home cookin’ as long as a Virginia blogger wins! Hee Hee! Good luck to the finalists. While I’m impressed with who is left, I’m surprised the Real Estate Zebra is no more. And Brian? Well, good luck to the rest of you!
Wow, I’m glad I didn’t bet any real money on this last round! Good luck to the final 4.
Good luck to the final four. Can’t believe a Virginia blog didn’t make it but it puts us all on notice to make our blogs that much better! Congratulations!
Thank you one and all for voting for a California native’s blog. I do love the State of Virginia! The 4 years I lived in Northen VA were wonderful years and provide me with great memories and friends. Besides I have family in Midlothian, so that must count for something, right?
Besides, Virginia peanuts go great with our handmade California wines. Vote of San Mateo Real Estate News and come to celebrate with us when we win!
Hey Cindy -
Just had to say what a classy competitor you’ve been, as well as a gracious loser. Thanks for your link to fostercityblog on activerain. Apparently I had you entirely miscast. Turns out you were the fairy godmother!! We’ll keep you mind when we have clients looking towards the east coast in a quest for affordable housing.
To say the least, this is really humbling! I can’t believe we’ve gotten this far…it’s sort of like the NCAA’s right now. If Davidson can knock out Georgetown and get to the Sweet 16 maybe they can go all the way? Honestly, thank you all! A Foster’s lager to anyone who votes for us again!!
Wow! Upsets all around. No more Virginia blogs? Who could have predicted the outcomes of this tournament from the beginning?
Good luck to the Final Four.
Down to the wire on the final four. This is a good idea. Maybe I’ll do something like this on my blog next year with local neighborhoods. Coming from a town whose team played in the finals last year and didn’t make the tournament this year, I’ll tell you anything can happen. Go Buckeyes! (NIT:()
XBroker Rocks!!!
Good Luck from all of us at http://www.NJRealEstateWire.com
Go Tomatos. We’re rooting for the Xbroker!
Great inputs.
Go, Jim, go! Let’s show Texas what California can do!
Congrats getting this far! Great seeing you at Monterey TP.