Greatest real estate agent in the World - Your name here!
By Eric Blackwell on Feb 12, 2008 in Blogging, Online Reputation Management, Search Engine Optimization, Uncategorized
Are you the GREATEST real estate agent in the world?
There is a contest underway on the internet to see (according to Google) who the Greatest real estate agent is…not just in your location, but the world. Their contest ends on May 1, 2008. what I offered members of my team was IMMORTALITY!
How can you be the GREATEST REAL ESTATE AGENT IN THE WORLD?
The top 10 contributors to my TEAM Project win the Title! REMEMBER-Since I do NOT sell real estate, I am only helping YOU promote yourself! WIN-WIN!
Team Eric Member #8: There are several ways to contribute and EARN your way in– just like there are MANY ways that Google determines Authority, we need to credit the many ways authority can be built!
LINKS–linking to this page is a HUGE way (grin), but Links are only ONE way of authority building. The top six link contributors to our community project (as determined by the amount of quality links contributed) are in!
PUBLICITY–The two REALTORS providing the most publicity to this project also wins! This does NOT mean that they contribute links. Raising awareness BUILDS AUTHORITY and thats what Google wants.
IDEAS / INSIGHT / CREATIVITY: This contest is for 3 months…I reserve the right to award 2 of the ten spots to REALTORS who assist me with ideas and insight–EVEN insight into what competitors are up to! Want to be devious and help me out? (grin) You can earn a spot on TEAM ERIC and be the GREATEST REAL ESTATE AGENT IN THE WORLD.
GOOD LUCK!
So here are the members of Team Eric so far. They are listed in no particular order. You are about to find out who they are and WHY they are on my team!
Team member #1:
Jennifer Karlen (and her husband Jon)–aka the Greatest Real Estate Agents in the World for Horse Farms
Known officially as the K2 Group at RE/MAX Properties East in Louisville Kentucky, Jennifer has been in the real estate business for years and they have built up a GREAT business for clients with Kentucky horse farms. While due to the rules of this Contest I cannot put a link to their site here, you can call Jennifer at 866-353-6353. They are the best.
Team Eric member #2:
Greg Swann –aka–The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World of Arizona.
Greg runs Bloodhound Realty and the Bloodhound Blog (Google that–then read it). He is a great guy and a writer in a league of his own. The Bloodhound Blog is hosting a conference in May called Unchained. Go to his blog and sign up! Best $199 you will EVER spend. The greatest real estate agents in the world understand their markets, the real estate business and technology and he is the quintessential example of all of that rolled into one package.
Team Eric member #3:
Ken Smith–aka–The Greatest Real Estate Agent in Arlington Heights.
Ken owns Suburban House Hunters, a team of real estate professionals that specializes in the suburbs that surround Chicago Illinois. He is a veteran broker with tons of experience who understands online lead generation like few others. I am honored to have him on the team and call him a friend. Thanks Ken …
Team Eric member #4:
Wayne Long–aka–The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the world of Columbus Georgia.
(We won’t tell anyone, but the Greatest is actually his wife Donna!) Wayne’s a great REALTOR who has seen a lot in the market. I would without a doubt send referrals to Wayne because I KNOW they would be treated to a world class experience.
Team Eric Member #5:
Judy Orr –aka The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World of Cook County, Illinois!
Judy and I have moderated together on RealEstateWebmasters.com and she is one of the nicest people I know. She is experience and has been in the real estate game a long time (she must have started when she was 12!) Google Cook county real estate and you will see JudyO there…she knows her stuff and don’t let the sweet smile fool you. She means business-grin.
Team Eric member #6:
Cal Carter–aka The Greatest Real Estate Agent in Gulf Shores Alabama.
More people need to know about Cal…and the beautiful area of the country that he is from. He is incredibly smart and has the experience that comes from YEARS of online lead generation. This contest has allowed me to get to know him MUCH better. I am a better person for knowing Cal. And that’s EXACTLY how you’d define the Greatest Real Estate Agents in the World. They make you better for knowing them.
Team Eric Member #7:
Mike Dammann–aka The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the beautiful world of Costa Rica.
Mike is a search engine veteran who I bumped into a few years ago and instantly liked. We all have different levels of search knowledge and I (personally) have really benefited from his experience. We have spent a TON of time online during this contest. The banner ad below and donating the proceeds to the Eco Preservation Society was his idea and I am really enjoying hanging with him as part of the team. Get in there and Donate! grin
Team Eric Member #8:
Charles and Jacqueline Richey–aka The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the world of Las Vegas
I first met Charles at PubCon last December. I enjoyed the time that we got to kick back and learn there. Since that time, and especially as part of this contest, he has been a great source of authority for our little effort. If you are moving to Las Vegas, these guys truly are the Greatest.
Team Eric Member #9:
Matt Scoggins–aka The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the world of Atlanta
Matt is the guy behind his wife Louise’s site and he gives me the PERFECT opportunity to make a point. Even though I am great friends with Ryan Ward, one of his competitors in Atlanta (but who is competing with us in the contest), Matt has been a GREAT member of our team. Great Real Estate Agents work together with other agents, regardless of the competitive issues. They simply make them NON-issues by being great people. Thanks Matt, for being part of Team Eric and helping to demonstrate the true value in creating synergy where others would only create competition. The bottomline is that by giving, we get and Matt is a great example of that. Our friendship certainly will not end with this contest and I truly appreciate your quiet but unwavering supprt.
Finally, the Greatest Real Estate agents GIVE to causes that they support!
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: OUR “GREATEST REAL ESTATE AGENT IN THE WORLD” TEAM IS NOW PLAYING FOR A CAUSE!! JOIN US AS WE SUPPORT THE ECO PRESERVATION SOCIETY’S EFFORTS TO SAVE THE COSTA RICA ENVIRONMENT. WANT TO HELP?? HERE’S HOW.
Here is a video about them:
At the end of the contest, we will donate our winnings to this unique charity as well…
Oh yeah… there is a mystery #10 spot…Who’s gonna get it???!!
FINAL NOTE:
It is now just about 40 hours before the end of the contest, (but who’s counting-grin). One of the things that I needed to do as part of the rules was to comment on what I have learned from one of the other contestants…I am going to comment on two: Ryan Ward and Greg Boser.
Ryan is a consumate friend and professional. I would link to his post, but it is now linked to mine. I trust him and was he ahead of me coming down the home stretch, I honestly would have done the same thing. What did I learn from him? That friendship counts.
Greg is someone who I don’t know as well and yet, what I have learned from his contest piece was no less important. Greg was the un-contestant. It is a strategy that he used to great effect in the Dave Pasternak SEO contest, so I have to consider him a contestant despite his insistance to the contrary. What I learned from Greg was / is the skillful use of redirects. I am not going to go into it in public, but it was interesting to me… I admire Greg as a SEO technician and tactician. Both of those things are essential in optimizing a site.
Greg may or may not be bouncing up in these last few hours of the contest. Essentially I see three options:
a) He is too busy with company stuff. (totally understandable)
b) He is gonna come out of nowhere (possible but not likely in my book)
c) He is gonna redirect to one of the others in the contest and push them over the top. (a likely scenario as well)
The genius of Greg is–you NEVER know (grin). He plays this stuff close to the vest. So, whatever the case is, Greg, my hat is off to you. Even if you decided a few weeks back to focus on other stuff, it was fun. Even if you come out of nowhere and or push someone else over the top, let’s meet up sometime–have a few laughs and talk shop…sound good?
To all of the worthy competitors out there…(whether we win or lose), here a round of applause from Team Eric and my continued best wishes for all of you.
176 Comment(s)
By Johnny Davis (1 comments.) on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
Great idea! I am really new to everything regarding SEO, backlinks, etc…but I enjoy reading all of the experts advice. This contest seems like it could be really fun!!! Thanks again.
By Susan Zanzonico (1 comments.) on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
Very creative and fun idea. Leave it to you guys.
By James Boyer (7 comments.) on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
It is a great contest Eric. I even had given some thought to joining in. I am a little confused though. The way I understand it, this needs to be done with a blog, ok, but also done with a blog that does not interlink with the other competitors. OK, that puts everything I have out since it all links with you and with bloodhoundblog, and even with Eric Bramlett. Guess I would need to come up with something new to join in.
Jim
By Bob Sokoler (1 comments.) on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
Eric,
You are the greatest! What an idea..what a concept! I’m honored to know you!
By Mike Brown (2 comments.) on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
So if I link to this blog I get a chance at winning the competition? I’ll be sure to send all the links I can your way
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
I see the Northeast is well represented. Give me LA (Lower Alabama), where the sand is white, the water is blue, and the drinks are cold. I would have nominated Eric as the best real estate agent in the world, but didn’t realize he devoted all his time to being the best real estate webmaster. How about the worlds best beach real estate agents? That would be the GulfShoresLife.com Team of course!
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
Oh heck, I can’t follow instructions - I made it the “Worlds Greatest Real Estate Agent” instead of “GREATEST REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN THE WORLD”.
By Malok (22 comments.) on Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
This sounds like a fun thing to do.
Thumbs up to Eric Bramlett for coming up with the concept.
It should be a good time for everyone.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 14, 2008 | Reply
Hey Eric,
You are #1 for “GREATEST REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN THE WORLD”, but isn’t the contest for “GREATEST REAL ESTATE AGENT IN THE WORLD”?
Didn’t know if editing this page would help your standing or not. I guess if there are ten slots on this page it will be “agents” instead of “agent”. Keep up the good work, I will send love when I can!
By Mike Dammann (33 comments.) on Feb 14, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for pointing it out to me. I am the greates real estate agent in the world, now I just have to prove it to Google.
By Boris Yututeers (Greatestrealestateagentintheworld) (1 comments.) on Feb 15, 2008 | Reply
There is some great information here. May ze best man win!
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
@Mike Dammann- How are things in Firetown…You don’t need to compete–just join MY team (grin). Seriously, drop me an email. I would love to have you in my top 10! i hope things are well for you down there…
@Cal- Yeah…I need to do a little editing. Let me tweak it a bit to do what I want and still sound OK…
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
Eric, let’s do it.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
Sounds good, Eric. Have you signed up for the $5,500.00 contest yet? Wayne has signed up, but we need more real estate people over there.
By James Boyer (7 comments.) on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
Wow Eric, Your amassing a team. Very creative. Best of luck and keep me in the loop as to what works and what does not work so well.
Jim
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
This should be fun, I have no doubt we will win this thing. I may not be the only greatest real estate agent on earth, but I will be the only greatest real estate agent in Costa Rica.
By Wayne Long (5 comments.) on Feb 17, 2008 | Reply
Hey Mike - Does that mean you are joining us? We need you bro. It is going to be a tough go.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Feb 17, 2008 | Reply
I’m in, Wayne. I have been watching the results most of the day, as they change.
It takes all of us to make this happen together.
We all have the link building ability. Let’s start thinking outside the box and come up with some stuff that the others haven’t yet.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 17, 2008 | Reply
Welcome Mike,
Being The Greatest Real Estate Agent in Costa Rica isn’t so bad and you can’t be The Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World without being so there. One of our local agents works Costa Rica also.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Feb 17, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, Cal.
I am very curious right now of who it might be. I´m sure if I don´t know him, someone I know does.
By the way, let´s look a little more at Boser´s blog everyone and learn from that one.
By Milan Cole (8 comments.) on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Eric, I’m in. I think the team concept is a winner. I’ll be sending some link love your way shortly. Also, a suggestion to all teammates - Keep commenting on this page about the contest, as Google likes frequent updates.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Nice to see the new Trackbacks Eric. You were number one this morning and then fluxed out. Maybe there will be some interesting results later today.
By Mariana (1 comments.) on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Hmmm… I’m gonna have fun with this.
By Milan Cole (1 comments.) on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Eric, sorry I couldn’t join your team… but I still think you’ve got the best idea, so I’m going to copy it if you don’t mind.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Go property hogs! Nice movement. We are coming to Costa Rica to celebrate May 2nd!
By Incredibly Handsome Bald Dude (1 comments.) on Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
A couple of questions for ya Eric. If you win, what happens to the website that is given away as the prize? Also, I would imagine the links you require only need to be up during the competition, is this correct? Keep up the good work, btw. ~Joe
By admin (61 comments.) on Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
Joe-
Hey! Nice moniker…grin
My original plan was to donate the site to an agent who was down on their luck right now (plenty to choose from)…
That having been said, I like the idea of raffling it off for charity as well. Either way, it will NOT be mine nor any member of our team’s.
What we are going for here is pride and learning and cameraderie. Simply that.
Eric
By ...and 1 Gorgeous Lady! (1 comments.) on Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
What about the links part of the question? I ask as I might consider throwing my hat in (that’s if you’ll have me and there is still room).
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
Hey Joe,
There is a good bit of confusion about the contest. Bramlett started the contest to have amongst his peers (he does like viral posts though :)) Morgan agreed to promote it on REW and decided to add a prize to draw a little more attention. I think that you will find most of the entrants already have websites (duh), some may desire the IDX, but for the most part the entrants are pretty well set with what they have. I don’t really understand why the prize has been made an issue, there are others out there that could have thrown in their product or service for Bramletts contest, but instead they decided to criticize someone elses contribution. I think for Team Eric it is mostly something fun to do just as for you and the prize is not really an issue.
By Proud Dad of The Starting Post of The #1 Ranked Washington State 1b Boys Basketball Team Which Begins Tournament Play for the State Title At 9:00am Tomorrow! (1 comments.) on Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
Actually Cal, I am not confused at all about the contest. My question was in regards to what happens to the website, as well as the links.
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
Joe–
Follow up answer re: links. I am fine with you taking links down when we are done. I would hope that you keep a link up to EricOnSearch cuz you like me–grin. Or respect me in our industry.
This is not about me entering the contest just to build links to my site. My hope would be that my overall authority around the web increased as a result of participation, but I don’t REQUIRE anything.
Happy to have you as part of the team if you are willing. We need someone from Washington on the team. The south and southwest and Costa Rica are WELL represented!
Best
Eric
By Wayne (13 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
I think having the Big Squids from Washington would add a lot to our chances if they are willing.
By admin (61 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
Those don’t even qualify as squids…they are officially CALIMARI!
Joe–you in?
Best
Eric
By Mike Dammann Fire Town (32 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
Great work everyone. The world is watching, it shows in my stats,
By Mike Brown (2 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
Do you mind sharing those stats with us? What % change have you seen?
By A Dude Who Mentioned Eric Blackwell In His REW Blog Today on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
Admin Dude wrote: “Joe–you in?” I’m torn between getting my wife on page 1 (not a chance of beating 10 folks to the top spot I might add), and joining a winning team. I’ll certainly give it some more thought.
By admin (61 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
@Joe-Why not both (grin)…
By Some Guy Who Would Probably Get A Dofollow Link If He Stopped Changing His Name (2 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
The Admin Man writes, “@Joe-Why not both (grin)…” Hmmm, I guess that would be interesting if Colleen gets the top spot while helping you guys (and a token gal) out!
By James Boyer (5 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
This is really on a roll Eric. Have to hand it to you, putting together a team was a great idea.
By admin (61 comments.) on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
@James- all credit for this goes to Team Eric. These guys are great. Truly outstanding at building online authority. They are truly each talented and efficient at what they do.
@Guy who keeps changing his name to avoid the dreaded do follow (grin)–ummm…yeah! (hehe) I will send you some instructions shortly and add you to the list!
BTW- You are not the first in Team Eric to work for the honor of his wife–Jon Karlen (aka Malok) is doing the same thing. We’d be proud to either the effort of you or your wife–especially since it HER picture that graces the page if we win! (grin)
Best;
The admin guy
By Best Real Estate Agent in the World (1 comments.) on Feb 21, 2008 | Reply
Since I’m not yet the greatest, maybe I can be the best?
BTW Eric, I’m probably missing the completely obvious, but per the contest rules, where is your writeup about another contestant and link to their entry?
By Mike Brown (1 comments.) on Feb 21, 2008 | Reply
Just released the Official GREAitW Firefox Extension www.greatestrealestateagentintheworld.org/greaitw.xpi
By admin (61 comments.) on Feb 21, 2008 | Reply
@MilanCole- Yep. You probably also noticed that the rules say that I do it by the end of the contest. I plan to…but there are so many people teaching our team so much that it is frankly a toss up as to who should get it. I may write up more than one…but make no mistake, I will do it by the time required.
I think the rap song would top my list to date. Kudos Boris.
@Mike Brown - Nice…
By Malok (22 comments.) on Feb 27, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for sharing that firefox extension, Mike.
By Wayne Long (5 comments.) on Feb 27, 2008 | Reply
I think the write ups at the end are going to be interesting just like the contest.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Feb 27, 2008 | Reply
It has been interesting!
By Lydia Taylor (3 comments.) on Feb 29, 2008 | Reply
Eric…Just stopped by to wish you the best of luck. You are still #1 at the moment. Stay there and you are the proud owner of a REW website!
I’ve got some spare domains laying around if you are looking to donate that site to a hungry (greedy), determined (overly ambitious), honest (pretentious), and all-round great person (bitch).
Take care!!
By Joe Lane (8 comments.) on Feb 29, 2008 | Reply
My vote is for Lydia
Regarding the write-ups,~ still unclear of the rules on this contest. I think the person who understands the rules the most, has the best chance of winning (grin). Just the other day Morgan made a comment about Ardell playing ‘outside the rules’ and didn’t know what the heck that was all about, as she appears to be within the rules so far.
By admin (61 comments.) on Feb 29, 2008 | Reply
@ Lydia - What a great sales pitch! (arm twisting) –GRIN. You made my think of Kevin Nealon on Saturday Night Live doing “Mr. Subliminal”. Too funny. You are one of my favorite fun, friendly friends in the online real estate community–Thanks for dropping by and the well wishes.
@ Joe - The more this contest has gone on, the less I try to worry about other competitors issues with rules this and that. Ardell cracked me up with the “Rules-I don’t need no stinkin’ rules” blast… I am actually going to write up several of the competitors efforts on my REW blog and here…and will even be linking to them. One of the more interesting critiques will be of Ardell’s strategy. I think it was / is clever in many ways…it is very different from mine. She is TRYING to create controversy and I am banking on paying it forward. (That is not a value judgement. Just an observation.)It makes for an interesting contrast. Since Google is after relevance, we must keep in mind (IMO) that most times controversy is highly relevant.
One of the things that I have learned from this contest is that relationships matter–a lot. It has also spurred me to reach WAY beyond my REW roots and deepen friendships with folks of all types and varieties.
Many other lessons along the way as well.
Ryan posted a really kind (overly so, possibly-grin) post about TEAM ERIC on REW. I think if we had to pin a strategy on his efforts it would be the “hardest working online REALTOR in the world”. He never sleeps!
Best;
Eric
By Joe Lane (8 comments.) on Feb 29, 2008 | Reply
It isn’t that I’m meddling with other competitors issues, it really is about the rules. I’m unclear on some of them, as some of the rules seem a bit vague and/or confusing. Maybe I’m slow! Eric, I sent you a PM btw.
By admin (61 comments.) on Mar 1, 2008 | Reply
@Joe- Thanks for the PM, can we chat about it tonight? (grin) Interesting idea.
About the rules..of course I did not mean to imply that you were trying to meddle. My best advice would be to ask Bramlett…since he’s the guy that started this whole thing (grin). That’s what I do when I have a question about it…and I had a couple of the bat. Morgan did add a twist or two to things, but Bramlett should be able to clear any issues up.
Hope things are great up there in Washington…are you getting some skiing in?
Eric
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Mar 1, 2008 | Reply
Eric,
It’s time for all Great Real Estate agents to get off the slopes and bring their buyers to the beach! Orange Beach that is! There are some good opportunities now.
By Joe Lane (8 comments.) on Mar 1, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Eric. Things are great in Washington, and I’ve got 30-40 ski days in! Yeah, for the record, I have no position in any of these squabbles that take place in the real estate online world. I think it best not take sides unless necessary. Regarding ‘necessary.’ Squidoo rotates the forum moderation and we were forum moderators for awhile (my hat is off to all forum moderators!). There were a few times we were attacked, but I found the best approach was to work things out privately, then discuss things publicly once things were cool. Worked 100% of the time. In fact, made a few friends along the way!
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Mar 2, 2008 | Reply
Looking forward to the weekly intelligence report Eric!
By Pinehurst Real Estate Guy (1 comments.) on Mar 5, 2008 | Reply
Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World, hmmm. I guess I’ll have to settle for being the best real estate broker/agent I can be here in Pinehurst, NC, but have at it. I hear there are several contests going with the same title.
Good Luck
Don Price
By Wayne Long (5 comments.) on Mar 5, 2008 | Reply
@Don - I think there is only one contest. There are just several people competing from different spots.
You are right - we really just want to be the best possible in our part of the world. I hope things are going well in NC.
By Charles Tremblant (1 comments.) on Mar 5, 2008 | Reply
It is an original contest idea, it brings even more competition to this already competitive industry. Nevertheless, it would have be better if there were more keywords to compete on.
Btw, Eric, you are second at the moment on Google for “Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World” Not too bad for someone who is not a realtor lol
By admin (61 comments.) on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
Hey Charles;
I am pretty proud of our team’s standing so far. We are a team of REALTORS (not sure why that matters anyway. (grin)
Our goal was to have fun and learn and grow together as a team…and see if working together we could win.
Just curious… where are you located in Canada? I am at the RE/MAX convention right now and am hanging out with some wonderful REALTORS from there.
By Holly White (4 comments.) on Mar 11, 2008 | Reply
Come on Eric! You can do better than #2! Show me what you’ve got!
By Holly White (4 comments.) on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
Well it looks like you’ve shown me what you have! Number 1 from my DC! Go Eric! Go Eric! Go! Go! Go Eric! (And the other 10 of you)
Don’t get too lazy there now skipper(s), there’s still a long time left in this thing.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Mar 14, 2008 | Reply
As long as you support us, Team Eric will win.
By Wayne Long (5 comments.) on Mar 15, 2008 | Reply
@Holly - Team Eric is still staying at the top. Pretty impressive for a relatively new blog.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Mar 15, 2008 | Reply
Eric is also the 2nd best real estate agent in Costa Rica, even though he has yet to come visit me here.
I am number 1 and 3
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=greatest+real+estate+agent+in+Costa+Rica
By Lindsay Pendleton (1 comments.) on Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
I am confused where you even enter at? Am I missing something?
By Milan (8 comments.) on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
Eric, I’m very excited to learn that you are going to donate the proceeds. I think that’s a fabulous idea
By Milan (8 comments.) on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
BTW- The PDF link about the charity is currently 404 not found.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
I have copied it onto my server:
http://www.firetown.com/eco-preservation-society.pdf
By Joe Lane (8 comments.) on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
What’s up with Team Eric? Checked the serps and you guys are now #3. Slackers!
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Looks like Greg has picked up more than a few more links! Great job Greg B! Looks like Ardell is not the only “un” candidate who is vying for the greatest real estate agent in the world. And he’s right that he has a lot of built up authority with his domain. Kudos to him!
My original intention was to have fun and learn as a group with that. Still doing it!
I respect everyone involved!…And you’re right, I for one have been slacking–had some health issues and not been my usual self. (better now, but trying to dig out).
Best;
Eric
By Joe Lane (8 comments.) on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
So Eric, why are some comments marked as “new comment” while others have the number of comments numbered? Is this to control dofollows? You can pm or email me on this if you prefer.
By Milan (8 comments.) on Mar 19, 2008 | Reply
I’m seeing you at #2 with Greg B. on top.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply
Everything is so nice and quiet right now .
By admin (61 comments.) on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply
This is typically the quiet part of any contest. As D-day approaches I think it is safe to say that the activity level will rise.
And that’s a good thing.
By Wayne (13 comments.) on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
I cannot believe that you let the cat out of the bag that Donna is really the greatest real estate agent in Columbus. I had everyone fooled until you did that.
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Hehe- You just THOUGHT you had everyone fooled…trust me…they knew all along!! (grin) It works the same way at our house!
Best;
Eric
By Joe Lane (8 comments.) on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
No way! Is Colleen Lane creeping up on Team Eric? Hmm, you guys better get on the ball!
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
YIKES!! grin…
We couldn’t lose to a nicer person, Joe (not that we are going to!). You are one of the funnest competitors and a true gentleman.
After reading your entry, however, it is VERY apparent that you married UP! GRIN
Give me a call this weekend sometime. Let’s chat!
Best;
Eric
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
BTW- You may want to check and make sure that is not on your personalized Google search…GRIN
By Charles (7 comments.) on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Well, I know who the greatest real estate agent is at my house
It’s been an interesting experience to say the least. It’s always been my belief that competition breeds excellence….and how you play the game is just as important as whether you win or lose.
By Nick/Boris (2 comments.) on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Hey Eric,
I’ve pulled out of the contest.. Check my site for details! It’s been fun. Expect Boris to make a return with a full length album!
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I expect Boris to support the Eco Preservation Society of Costa Rica.
By Nick/Boris (2 comments.) on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I’m sure he’ll shoot ya some support when he gets home from work tonight
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Hey Nick,
Maybe Boris could start a new band called The Monkeys to support our cause! LOL
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
How about “The Mono Titis”.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Wouldn’t a combo be better -
The Two —–!
LOL
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I’ve got another one, but will better reveal that one away from the public eye.
By Toby Barnett (3 comments.) on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
Good to see this idea is going for a cuase Eric…nice work on getting this idea to come together!
By admin (61 comments.) on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
Toby;
Thanks. The team has done the lion’s share of the work. I owe them all BIG time. Feel free to help us win if you can. We are just having fun, learning, and supporting a good cause.
There should be MORE of this kind of fun in life and less strife. (seriously) grin
Have a good one and send us a link or two if you can!
Best
Eric
By Toby Barnett (3 comments.) on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
sent 3
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
Thanks! Mucho Appreciado!
By Charles (7 comments.) on Apr 13, 2008 | Reply
That is a great cause to play for. Great idea Mike.
By Geno Petro (1 comments.) on Apr 14, 2008 | Reply
I just linked you in one of my blogrolls.
By Joshua (1 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
How do I join the team?
By admin (61 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Simple Joshua.
Simply point a little link love in our general direction. That’s about all there is to it…The mystery #10 spot is (likely) filled by Ryan Ward - not sure how anyone is going to top his contribution, but feel free to contribute for the last couple of weeks. I am going to do a post contest write up (complimentary of all involved since everyone added to the learning and the fun) which will go out to ALL of our team members.
I beleive (whether we are lucky enough to win or not), in sharing what was learned with our team.
So point a link or two, join the team and help us have an after contest online party (grin)!
Eric
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
And a physical party in December organized by Search Feature.
Search Party 2008 - Nerds Gone Wild!
By SEO Nick on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Doesn’t that make me on the team since I pointed a link to ya last week sometime?
By Wayne (13 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
“Nerds gone wild”
Mike - you crack me up bro.
Where is it going to be - Pubcon??
Costa Rica??
By admin (61 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
@Nick- darn right! Welcome to the team!
@Wayne–Costa Rica. Plans are in the works…I’m just saying…grin
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Here in Costa Rica. Not joking, already have some people contacting me to sponsor it!
By JulieK (1 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Hehe. Make sure you all bring your surf boards. There will be SEO talk, but you also need to let loose. Eric, you can be the designated driver.
Btw, who wants to volunteer to babysit Mike?
By JulieK (1 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Oh yea… one more thing. Keep checking at: http://searchparty2008.searchfeature.com for all the latest news about “Nerds Gone Wild”.
More info coming soon!
By SEO Nick on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
I will.. if he pays my way there
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
I prefer a female babysitter, one as hot as the one my mom hired when I was 13.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Costa Rica it is!
A mono titi for Mike.
A duo for Nick.
Eric gets drive.
Don’t forget your guitar Nick.
By Hot Gurgaon (2 comments.) on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
Here you find greatest real estate agent in india .
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
Hey have any of you guys had any technicolor dreams like I have about the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World contest?
I saw Toucans with bright beaks calling out richly worded search phrases while their long tail feathers towed long tail keyword phrase banners. They were all flying over the coconut palms and banana trees that had pina colada fountains in the shade below them.
They were flying to Mike Dammans SEO conference to meet the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World and Team Eric as they gathered along the Caribbean shores prioe to their trek across the highlands to the Pacific coast to do a little surfing (no not web surfing).
Eric B #1 was driving, Eric B #2 was navigating, Nick was playing reggae tunes on the guitar, Ryan was blogging about it on his hi fi wi fi satellite enabled super digital telephonic computing device, Charles brought some Vegas chips that could be played in the Costa Rica casinos, Judy pointed out the native hardwoods that were utilized for her woody wagon, and they all had a grand time!
By SEO Nick on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
I nearly just pee’d my pants after reading that comment.
By Wayne (13 comments.) on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
I think I will have to be there to see all that.
Cal - you and Mike should take your act on a worldwide tour. “Geeks Gone Wild - Worldwide Tour”.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
How about Goober and Barney leave Mayberry! Gawleeee! Beam me down Michael!
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
I’ll pay for Greg Boser if he wants to come, the dude is fun to party with.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
We’ve got to get Nick down first!
By SEO Nick on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
*runs*
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
Movement in the results today. Strong showing on page 1 and page 2 for Team Eric. Anybody want to do some boating today?
Free Bushwackers for any of the Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World contetants at Pirates Cove marina this afternoon! Hope to see ya there!
Abandon all hope all ye who enter - http://www.piratescoveriffraff.com
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Eric just did an update on the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World contest on REW - http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/blogs/eric-blackwell/5024/show/
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Watch out Boris is moving on up!
By SEO Nick (1 comments.) on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
What? Really?!
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
#7 with a bullet! Soon to be featured in all the teenage heartthrob magazines - Girls go wild!
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
kudos to Boris!
If it comes down to creativity, he had us all beat! Glad to see him on page #1
By kevin in bellingham (1 comments.) on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Your holding the #1 spot down, congrats to you.
By Charles (7 comments.) on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Now that it’s crunch time for the contest, it will be interesting to see what last stand efforts people will be doing. Regardless of the outcome, its been a fun and interesting experience. Thanks for having me on the team Eric.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
It’s been nice getting to know you Charles! Hope we all get to make the trip to Costa Rica to meet in person!
By Charles (7 comments.) on Apr 29, 2008 | Reply
Costa Rica sounds like it would be a lot of fun. The scenery there is gorgeous. I’ve love to take an eco-tour and see all the wildlife they have.
By admin (61 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I would love to go on one of those eco-tours as well, but I somehow I think that the wildlife that Mike Dammann has in mind is different.
Actually, it would be pretty darn fun to see Costa Rica…from what Mike says, it is not to be missed. Most fun of all would be hanging out with you all and getting a team photo (grin).
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, I am like Judy and don’t like to fly, but I’m ready to go - Win - Lose - or Draw!
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Definitely, we will have a great time guys, just ask Eric Bramlett and others who have been here, don´t just take my word
By Charles (7 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
The big advantage of living in Las Vegas is that eventually, almost everyone visits here! Its how I met Ken and Eric. Could plan a Vegas party too!
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I go to Vegas like every 7 years, last time was Pubcon. Playing poker with Shoemoney and spending a lot more time goofing off than networking. Everytime I enter that city, I feel like my brain changes and I can no longer process thoughts properly.
Fun place though, and yes … eventually I will visit again (in about 4 years to keep my pattern the way it is).
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Do you guys play cards as well as you network?
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Shoe does, and so do I … until the drinks kick in.
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
That’s why they’re free! You pay for the free ones many times over! LOL
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, one of my buddies had an $800.00 drink the other day at Caliari Casino in San Jose, Costa Rica.
By Saving Mono Titi (1 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
These guys are helping to save endangered monkeys! A great group of people!!
By Ken Smith on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I love to play poker. Actually heading out to Vegas for 4 days next week to play.
If everyone goes to Costa Rica I will be there for sure.
By Hot Gurgaon (2 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Here you also some not greatest but some great real estate agents in The world.
By Malok (22 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Looks like this contest is wrapping up. I expect a mad dash for the finish line. Congratulations to all of the competitors in advance!
By Charles (7 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Almost forgot Ken will be out here. Here’s a tip, don’t play poker with Ken. Some local ’sharks’ found out the hard way on his last visit!
Mike, why do you think we have so many conventions here? The whole point of coming here is to goof off! To quote Elvis “…have a swinging time.”
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Probably for the same reason we´ll have a convention in Costa Rica of all places.
By Amy Warden (1 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Here’s my last minute “hope you win big” comment. Hugs to Mike D.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
About time my fanclub shows up
Thanks a lot, Amy! Much appreciated.
Mike
By Milan Cole (8 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Looks like you guys won!!! You should be popping the champagne right about now.
By Greg Swann (1 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Bravo, Eric! A great job by you and by all of Team Eric.
By Mike Brown (3 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
If I were not so busy trying to sell homes I may have beat ya
j/k I had no chance from the start against competitors of your caliber.
Job Well Done!!!
By Knox (1 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Congrats!
By Ann Cummings (1 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Congratulations to Eric and his team!
By The Greatest Agent in the World in ERAHouston (1 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Well Done!
By Boris Yututeers (1 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Tiz a sad day for Mr. Yututeers, as he looses his crown as the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World; But yit iz also a happy day.. as he gets to pass it on to a great guy like Eric. Congratulations!
By Joe Lane (8 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Congrats team Eric on a job well done!
I wonder if there is a consolation prize for getting Colleen’s Squidoo page on the first page of Google for this phrase? I guess that makes her the #1 female Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World! [grin] Kidding aside, goes to show the authority of a Squidoo page with only a few links pointing at it. We should do another contest using teams of 3 or 4, or new domains, etc. Again, congratulations all of you the got Team Eric to the top.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
This has been a ton of fun, so I wanna thank my mom, my first grade teacher, the Costa Rican cat I can´t get rid of and every girl who ever boosted my ego.
OK we are ready to put up the donation button to Kevin´s organization and I will email all of your guys lateron.
Let´s get the auction going guys.
Thank you so much to everyone, you too Boris. And Greg Boser who in my book has flaws but kicks a lot of ass as well.
So anyways, the convention will happen in December, me Julie David and Kevin are the main organizers.
It will be Search Party but real estate will be a major part of it, I will make sure.
After all Costa Rica is the hottest real estate market in the world right now.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Mike
By Julie on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Congrats guys!
See you at Search Party 2008?
By admin (61 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
@Julie–very nice to meet you and I look forward to it. I love the idea of Search Party 2008…not even disguising it as a conference (hehe)
@Mike- too funny–esp. the girls that boosted your ego.
@Boris, Joe Lane,Ann, Knox and Mike Brown–thanks all! Both for the support help and friendship with our team. Joe, the squid worked incredibly well for you. Impressive.
@Knox-It is a crying shame that I won’t be at SMX advanced…would love to meet you in person and hang out. Thanks for the props.
By Holly White (4 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Congrats Team Eric! I knew you all would make it happen!
I’m planning on Costa Rica in December. I’ll finally get to meet the infamous Mike Dammann!
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
I will break your heart, babygirl. Be careful what you wish for.
By Toby Barnett (3 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Congrats Eric it looks as if the team made it all happen; I show this post in the #1 spot
By Eric Blackwell (admin) (19 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Yep. They did it.
@ Holly–Sounds like total fun!
By Holly White (4 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Mike, you couldn’t possibly be that full of yourself. I know you all just won this contest and all, but geez…
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
I am full of myself, but somehow it works for me. :p
By Judy Orr (2 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
We did it! It was a lot of fun and I hope to continue that fun all the way to Costa Rica. I’ve been to Las Vegas once, to get married by “Elvis” at Viva Las Vegas. We had a group of over 40 people to join us.
Now to raise some money for the Eco Preservation Society!
By Ron (1 comments.) on May 1, 2008 | Reply
Congratulations!!!
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 2, 2008 | Reply
anyways I have not seen my daughter in 3 years and she is coming to Costa Rica to see me
By Ken Smith on May 2, 2008 | Reply
Mike I am very happy to hear you will be seeing your daughter. She should have a lot of fun down there.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 2, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, dude. It will be great.
By admin (61 comments.) on May 2, 2008 | Reply
Very cool, Mike! Glad to hear she is gonna be down there to see you. Should be truly fun for both of you!
By Eco Presercation Society (2 comments.) on May 2, 2008 | Reply
Congrats guys! Thanks for your support.
By Malok (22 comments.) on May 2, 2008 | Reply
It was a nail biter all the way to the end. I look forward to meeting all of you in Costa Rica for the get together. Should be a lot of fun.
@Mike - how long is your daughter going to be visiting? I would assume that after 3 years, you all have some catching up to do - and I’m certain you can find some fun things for her to do down there.
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 2, 2008 | Reply
She will be here for one week, not a lot of time, but I will take her to Malpais, the best spot in Costa Rica, also close to Montezuma where you take Canopy tours, visit Tortuga Island etc.
Mainly it’s a tourist spot where people surf and party. Hope it won’t rain too much then (rainy season now).
But even if, it will be great.
Costa Rica has something for everybody!
~ Mike
By Malok (22 comments.) on May 3, 2008 | Reply
@Mike - how will the weather be there in December?
Need to know if I’ll be bringing an umbrella or not. 
By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 3, 2008 | Reply
The rainy season is over by October/November, December and January are the sunniest months in Costa Rica~!~!
By Cal Carter (25 comments.) on May 3, 2008 | Reply
A banana leaf will do in a pinch!
By Malok (22 comments.) on May 4, 2008 | Reply
@Mike - excellent, sounds like fun times & good weather.
@Cal - LOL!
By Eco Interactive (1 comments.) on May 4, 2008 | Reply
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By Mike Dammann (32 comments.) on May 4, 2008 | Reply
I will be taking some more pictures and videos as well and show them to you guys.
By Sue (1 comments.) on May 5, 2008 | Reply
Congratulations guys.
By Malok (22 comments.) on May 5, 2008 | Reply
@Mike - sounds great. I can’t wait to see a preview of our get together in December.
By Milan (8 comments.) on May 6, 2008 | Reply
I just found out that you are doing the raffle, sounds fun. You should make it more visible on this huge post
By Malok (1 comments.) on May 12, 2008 | Reply
A lot of promotion for the raffle is going on IMO. Most persons that were following the competition, are definitely aware of the raffling off of the prize and donating the proceeds to charity.
By Eco Preservation Society (2 comments.) on May 12, 2008 | Reply
We are just trying to save some monkeys.