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Do you use the search option on Active Rain?

By Nattalie de la Mothe

Real Estate Agent with Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors 317535

July 21, 2007 05:21 AM

Located on the top right of the AR blog home page is a search blog option, there you can seach keywords and pull up related post.

TLW reminded me today about the search option on AR after I posted a blog asking for suggestions about expired listings.

So after she did I went and keyword search expired….Wow!!!

All my questions were answered and then some. I am aware of the search option but I hardly used it before… but now you can get instant information rather than posting and waiting for comments…

I think it can be one of the better resources here for newbies as a new agent I have tons of questions and being able to search any real estate related topic and get related info instantaneously is awesome..

so thanks TLW for the reminder. Newbies do you have questions about open houses, expired , marketing, ect…. Try searching you would be amazed at the materials you would pull up, I was….

These were only a small sample of the posts I pulled up when I search keyword expired listing. In the meantime can anyone tell me how to paste an print screen on here...? I have been trying for minutes..... Pics to be update shortly....

Thanks to Shon I was able to get this screen posted....

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Marie Kletke

iNet Realty - Long Beach, CA

Broker - Long Beach Real Estate

Great Advice, Nattalie! Tizsa gave me that advice too. It really helps for a newbie to know about the Search Option. It will answer those nagging questions quickly. I Love your Meez!

Jul 21, 2007 05:29 AM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Nattalie, the search option is great for finding all kinds of information on almost every possible topic. Even if the article is month's old it may still be a great resource -- some information stands the test of time.

Jul 21, 2007 05:29 AM

Mary Warren

Las Vegas, NV

I've only used the search feature to find another members blog easily...or to see if a certain person has been mentioned in someone's blogging. I've never used it to find specific articles or to find out info about something I might be interested in...and I have no clue as to how to paste a print screen...my experience with cut and pasting on here is not good...I find it easier to save as a .jpg and then upload it as a picture.

Jul 21, 2007 05:33 AM

Wayne and Lynda Gomillion

Real Living Hagan Realtors | Pinehurst ~ Southern Pines, NC - Pinehurst, NC

Good information... Thanks for the post!

Jul 21, 2007 05:35 AM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

H Nattalie...great advice! I also search my name,,,that way if I am mentioned in someone else's post I can reciprocate by commenting. I love that search option.

Jul 21, 2007 05:41 AM

Nattalie de la Mothe

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA

Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

Marie- Thanks... !!

It's great when you're on the run and you need info now....

Jul 21, 2007 05:43 AM

Nattalie de la Mothe

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA

Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

Brian thats what's great about the search option you can search older post, as well as posts that you missed...

Jul 21, 2007 05:44 AM

Nattalie de la Mothe

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA

Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

Mary - That's another use of the search options...searching for post for a particular member .... Like if you keyword search Nattalie, you would find my posts as well as posts that mentioned my name....

thanks for sharing

Jul 21, 2007 05:46 AM

Nattalie de la Mothe

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA

Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

Wayne and Midori - Thanks for commenting , Midori , yes it's also a great way to recipocate; see who mentioned your name and to comment

Jul 21, 2007 05:48 AM

Melissa Nottingham

Coldwell Banker Advantage - Winfield, WV

WV Real Estate Agent

The search option was one of the first things I found. I have already used it many times. It definitely beats posting a question and waiting days for responses.

Jul 21, 2007 05:55 AM

Nattalie de la Mothe

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA

Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

Melissa - it show does!!

Jul 21, 2007 05:59 AM

LaShon James-Major

The Document Diva - Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Mobile Notary - 562.314.4319

Thanks for the reminder.

As far as the print screen option, you have to paste the pic of your screen in a photo editing program, such as MS Paint or InfranView. Then you can save it and use like any other pic.

Jul 21, 2007 06:17 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I have used the search button quite often. It does save time when trying to find out how to do something or to get information on a particular topic. I think a few people have written blogs about this feature, but with all the new members, I'm glad you brought this topic up again.

Jul 21, 2007 07:10 AM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I like the search option too. I have not used using my name as key word.I will check it out.

Jul 21, 2007 07:54 AM

Chris Liverett

Associated Brokers Of Pagosa - Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs Real Estate

Nattalie,

I have found the search feature on AR to be invaluable! I spend a good portion of my time weekly searching AR for different subject matter. For example. I am thinking about getting my CNS designation, so I have been reading from other people their opinions on this topic...VERY HELPFUL

Jul 21, 2007 08:19 AM

Paul Viau

Nova Scotia Real Estate Blog - Halifax, NS

Nova Scotia Real Estate Blog + Photo Services

No question! AR is by far the best source for information - whether your a newbie or have been in the business for 12 years like myself. I always find great nuggets!

Jul 21, 2007 09:10 AM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy Nattalie

Congrats on a very good post.

You have gave all of us very good advice, thank you for taking time to do it.

Have a good one

Jul 21, 2007 09:17 AM

Pam Hofmann

Third Tennessee Realty & Associates, LLC - Crossville, TN

Your Crossville, Lake Tansi & Fairfield Glade Specialist

Partner Paul and I use it all the time, when we see something and can't remember who wrote it, it's the

search button. Maybe I should learn to bookmark and save myself some time!!

Jul 21, 2007 01:56 PM

Nattalie de la Mothe

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA

Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

Lashon thanks for the tip.. finally got the screen updated to the post.

Joan- Glad I can help... if it wasn't for TLW I would have been waiting on comments..reminders are great!!

Chris - I have started using it since earlier...OMG talk about invaluable!!

Jul 21, 2007 02:04 PM

Nattalie de la Mothe

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA

Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

Paul - You're correct with the market changing so often... they're always new things to learn and new ways of marketing.

Dale - Not a problem

Pam- That't true.. I've wanted to make reference of some posts I read and couldn't remember who wrote it... Now I know..search button the the rescue...

Jul 21, 2007 02:07 PM