Trulia Real Estate Blog
September 22nd, 2011

Thank You Trulia!

Rudy from Trulia

When you love what you do, time just seems to fly by. Today is my last day as a Trulian. It’s been almost 4 years since I started bleeding green on the slopes of Lake Tahoe – my first official day at Trulia. Over that time, it’s been Truliamazing to be a part of such a great team. So may wonderful memories. So many awesome company accomplishments.

I’ve put my heart and soul into the company and our partners. I’ve proudly preached the gospel of Trulia to literally thousands upon thousands of real estate professionals nationwide. And I loved every minute of it. I will be forever thankful for the opportunity I was given to represent such a great company.

This was not an easy decision to make. It never is. But every once in a while, life presents us with an opportunity to really make a difference. To make an impact. The challenge is knowing when to pursue it. I loved my time at Trulia and am now looking forward to a new adventure

It feels good knowing that I had some small part of Trulia’s growth. That I was able to help so many people with their real estate needs. Make so many lifelong friends from around the world. Use and experiment with a ridiculous amount of new technology. Not too shabby.

So with that, I sincerely thank Pete, Sami and all the Trulians I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years. I’m honored to have been able to work with you.

I’ll always be available to each of you. So don’t be shy to ever reach out:

rdbachraty at gmail dot com

https://www.facebook.com/rudybachraty

http://www.linkedin.com/in/rudybachraty

https://twitter.com/#!/rudybachraty

Onward!

rudy
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Legacy Comments

  • Joshua Dorkin · September 22, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Rudy -
    You were my first interaction with the team at Trulia. It has been fantastic knowing you and Trulia was lucky to have you. I want to wish you the best going forward.

    Lets definitely stay in touch.

    Josh

  • Sami Inkinen, Board of Directors
    Sami, co-founder · September 22, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Rudy – you and your work rock!
    Your tireless efforts across the country and ether have left a lasting impression on Trulia and helped us grow and get where we are today. Thank you for all that!
    (And we certainly wouldn’t have 1,000+ hours of video of all our events without you either :)

    Thank you!

    Sami
    co-founder

  • Maureen Francis · September 22, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Rudy,

    Very happy for you. Personally, I will miss you at Trulia, but I am glad you are following your heart with your new opportunity.

  • sharon · September 22, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Best of luck Ru! It was great getting to know you and let’s definitely stay in touch. I’ll shout when I hit up CO! =]

  • Elaine Hanson · September 22, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Best wishes, Rudy! May you have wonderful adventures!

  • Ken Shuman · September 22, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Hey Rudy,

    You will be missed! I learned a lot from you and for that I am thankful. I know we will continue to cross paths in the future and I am already looking forward to our next interaction!

    Best of luck – Ken

  • Maureen McCabe · September 22, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Best Wishes!!!!

    4 years? How time flies.

  • Brian Brady · September 22, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I consider you one of the classiest guys in the online real estate world, Rudy. Readers, here’s why:

    1- You and Joe, with the BlogTourUSA, inspired a group of people to leave the keyboards and shake hands. I was delighted to see you in Del Mar. Your vision completed the fifth pillar of social media marketing (in-person meeting)

    2- When Greg and I hosted our first ever BloodhounfBlog Unchained, sponsored by Zillow (your somewhat competitor), you paid the registration, supported us like a gentleman, and willingly contributed only AFTER you were assured that you were welcomed by the sponsor. One of the classiest moves I’ve seen and one; I emulate it whenever I’m at a competitor’s networking session.

    3- When Laurie Manny passed away, a year ago, it was you who thought to call me and break the sad news. At the time I was too stunned to speak but I’m grateful that I heard it from you because you knew how shocked I would be.

    4- I know, without any doubt, that when I run into you again Rudy, it will be “grab a beer and chat, Brian”, like we just hung out last month rather than not seeing each other for years.

    I have no idea what your future holds now but Trulia is clearly losing an amazing advocate. You represented the brand well, your relationship building skills netted them social capital that is unparalleled, and you elevated the company’s, and your personal brand, to heights unseen before.

    All my best luck, friend

  • Jay Thompson · September 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Four years? Where does the time go? Good luck Rudy, not that you’ll need it. Wherever you land, whatever you chose to do, you’ll do it in a world-class way.

  • ines · September 22, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Rudy,
    I’m sure Trulia will miss you. I, for one, know that you will be amazing at anything you do because you are a giver. Thanks for being such a great influence in my life for so many years.

    CHEERS!!

  • Mike Sparr - goomzee.com · September 22, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Nice note Rudy. I only wish a few of the former TC ‘journalists’ could have followed suit with the classy road on their recent exit speeches. Way to raise the bar and good luck, not that you’ll need it!

  • Heather Fernandez · September 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    As an early Trulian, you were one of my first partners in crime. We hunkered down, figured sh*t out and spread the good word. Was great working with you and I’m excited for what the future brings! Oh, and I’ll def miss my face in your navel every time you give me a hug. XOXO

  • Brad Andersohn · September 22, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Rudy – I wish you all the best in your future travels and endeavors. You have accomplished so much in a short period of time, it’s been a blast watching, following, and knowing you. Keep us all posted on the “next steps” of passion for Rudy! Cheers mate! :-)

  • Jeff Belonger · September 22, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Rudy, I know many appreciated you at Trulia, that you brought a lot to the table for them, and many outside of Trulia appreciate you and your efforts. I am just glad that I got the pleasure of meeting you about 3 1/2 years ago. I wish you all the best in your new endeavor.

  • Rudy, Social Media Guru · September 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    I’m having a hard time for finding the right words guys. All I can say is THANK YOU!

  • Lenore Wilkas · September 22, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    The best of everything to you, Dear Rudy! You will be sorely missed by us all and I wish you only good things ahead. You are “one of a kind” and it will be hard for Trulia to replace you. Please keep in touch and when you’re in the Bay Area, call us. Good food, good wine, and a good friend.