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Please Don't Throw Me Any More Gold Stars

Reblogger Karen Bernetti
Home Stager

 

I found this blog post so funny, I just couldn't resist re-blogging it!  Please make sure you go to Margaret's page to comment ... she'd really like that!

 

 

Original content by Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 311291

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Oh no, not another gold star. Please, no more gold stars!

Brer RabbitYou know the story of Bre'r Rabbit don't you? If not go read it, I will wait for you.

 

In Active Rain, if you are NOT lucky, your post winds up featured.

 You get lots of comments, but then you have to take the time to answer each one. 

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I suppose I could answer them all like a true Type E and say to everyone, "Thanks for the comment." But I don't think people will like that; this is not how to make friends on AR. We need to be answered, and I really need plenty of time to answer each person's comment in depth.

 

 

But it's like being caught in a briar patch - the more you do, the more stuck you are. It's messing up my time management. So please, no more gold stars while my business is so brisk.

 

For now, I need to learn how to write a really good post to get the iThornsnformation out there, but one that is not featured. In fact, I don't know why Broker Bryant  and all the other really good bloggers havn't caught on to this yet!

 

He and a few others are  so unlucky that their posts get a gold star every single time. So sad because they have to answer hundreds of comments.

 So the trick is to write a post that you are sure will not get a gold star. Write it good enough, but not so good that it gets featured, and then you won't have to worry about taking so much of your valuable time responding.Four Leaf clover

Ah ha! I think I have this AR blogging figured out. Now I'll have an advantage over all the other really good agents. Let them keep writing featured posts. Let them take time to answer comments (and get no points for it), and I'll have time to go list and sell houses. Yes!

Please, no more gold stars!

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Karen Bernetti is a Real Estate Stager, Former Realtor®, Author, Speaker, and Owner of Staging4Smooth Transitions - specializing in assisting seniors with their downsize moves and offering Home2Home Transitions seminars. Karen is also the Social Media Manager and Administrative Coordinator for Prudential CT Realty, in Madison, CT and Co-creator of the Ready2Sellin30Days System - an interactive multi-media program teaching do-it-yourself homeowners EVERYHTING they need to know about preparing a home for sale. Stay up to date on the latest staging and home decor trends by visiting Karen & Ann's Home Sale Success Blog.  

 

Scott Hayes
(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX
Realty Austin, Broker Associate

Very funny reblog Karen. Thanks, I missed it the first time around

Sep 13, 2010 05:07 PM
Lisa Orme
The Master's Key Realty LLC -Windsor, CT - HARTFORD COUNTY - Windsor, CT
Broker/Realtor, ABR, CRS,GRI, PSCS, SFR, Notary Pu

It is very true about how time consuming it can be when you feature - but you already know that, don't you?

Sep 13, 2010 05:11 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Karen, The comments of this post took on a life of it's own. When you have time, and you will need plenty of time, go read them! That is what is calle hijacking a post.

Margaret

Sep 13, 2010 05:18 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Too funny, Karen. Thanks for the info Margaret, I'm going to go check them out! Blessings to you all!

Sep 13, 2010 05:32 PM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Very funny -- love the pics.  Enjoy Margaret's posts.  Missed this one, thanks for the re-blog.

Sep 14, 2010 12:16 AM
Lisa Orme
The Master's Key Realty LLC -Windsor, CT - HARTFORD COUNTY - Windsor, CT
Broker/Realtor, ABR, CRS,GRI, PSCS, SFR, Notary Pu

Tish, we only missed this one because its such an old post - I don't think we were even on AR back then! Glad Karen dug this one out for us to enjoy!

Sep 14, 2010 03:29 AM
Phil Stevenson, CRMP
PS Mortgage Lending 305-791-4874 or 888-845-6630 - Miami, FL
"Mortgage Nerd" in Miami, Florida and Texas

I see she wrote this in 2007, probably as she was getting started with blogging.  I too find it hard, and dont reply much at all.  I have 3 kids and my business, so just getting the blog out is hard enough.  One day I will be able to answer the comments more often.  Thanks!

Sep 14, 2010 03:31 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Phil, I think answering the comments are as important as writing the posts. The connections made are wonderful way to get business and keep your name in front of people. Don't neglect the kids but don't neglect your business either.

Margaret

Sep 14, 2010 07:22 AM
Christine Pappas - REALTOR®
eXp Realty - Willoughby, OH
When You’re Ready To Move, I’m Ready To Help

too cute, but i must say, i would like to have a few gold stars first.

Sep 14, 2010 10:21 AM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Great reblog and so enjoyed it.  I'm with Christine on this, I'd love the experience of some gold stars first before I master ditching the featured system.

Sep 14, 2010 10:49 AM
Stanley Stepak
Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH - Avon Lake, OH
Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,

I ordered some stars to be delivered to your door step

Sep 14, 2010 03:40 PM