As a rule I am normally not a big "endorsement" kind of guy. I am very protective of my reputation. I just feel that putting my reputation on the line to recommend a company that I do not have much experience with is not a good idea.

Today I am going to make an exception to my self imposed rule by telling you about my recent success with Trulia.

About 2 months ago Trulia and Realty World created a business partnership whereby Realty World listings would be featured at the top of the Trulia property search results page. My experience with the similar service from REALTOR.com told me that I should not expect much from this new tie-in. After all, before Realty World, I wasn't even sure who or what Trulia was.

I can now tell you how pleased I am with the initial result of my new relationship with Trulia. Not only are my office listings showing at the top of the first 6 or 7 pages of the Oroville, CA property search, I am now beginning to receive quality leads as a result of the placement my listings enjoy on Trulia.

Last week I opened one escrow as a result of a Trulia lead and I have another offer pending for a client who found me on the site. In addition to this, my office had six other property inquiries in one day that originated from the Trulia site. I can't say that about the "other" service.

What I can say is "Thanks Trulia" for being part of this partnership with me and the rest of the Realty World system. I am looking forward to many more leads and transactions as our relationship with you expands.

Oh, and if you are one of my competitors, forget you even saw this.