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Meeting People via Social Network....Proper Protocol

By Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Boise Idaho SP20114

September 19, 2010 02:57 PM

I was just looking at some of the blogs of many I have met here on Active Rain as well as the number of Realtors I have met on Facebook.....

One thing I don't always know how to go about is how do I acknowledge the friendship.....I was curious what those of you active here do....

If you get a new subscriber to your blog or some one who comments on one of your postings....do you send them an email or even give them a call?

I have received both...yet I don't do either....should I be doing that?

I receive many web newsletters from agents I have met throughout the years traveling to National conventions....Through Keller Williams Realty and WCR...

I wouldn't want any one to think I am not grateful for the comments or for subscribing to my blog....so I will pose the question to you....what is the proper protocol?? or is there one? LOL

And for the record....I do appreciate the comments, friendships and subscribers I have met here on Active Rain! I have learned such valuable and cutting edge information from my time singing in the rain!

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Karen Crowson

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA

Your Agent for Change

I think one of the best thank you's you can do for someone who subscribes to you, is to do it in turn. I've noticed that someone I've not 'met' before will comment on a blog. I do my best to click through to theirs (time permitting) and make a comment of my own. If they subscribe to me, I do the same with them. To me, that's the start of a great reciprocal relationship.

Sep 19, 2010 03:08 PM

Mike Wong

Keller Williams Realty Southwest - Sugar Land, TX

Realtor: Commercial, Residential, Leasing, Invest

Deborah I'm not quite sure myself and I'm curious about the web etiquettecomments too. I always exchange comments online. If and when I do meet them in person I definitely acknowledge the online acquaintance.

Mary Macy

Top Agents Atlanta Metro - Roswell, GA

Top Agents Atlanta Metro

Everyone is different and has different rules for what is acceptable to them. I just go with the flow and decide to call some, email some and others do nothing. I don't think there are any hard fast rules.

Sep 19, 2010 03:11 PM

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!

Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

Karen....I try to do the same as well...but like you said....time permitting...I do find that I will click and at least read the blogs of those who leave me comments regularly!

Mike...i like to comment to the comments as much as possible as well! It will be interesting to read what others think!

Mary....Interesting....so far I have never called anyone...although some I can tell I would click with....as you get to feel as if you know them already! LOL I am probably more comfortable than most with Online Friendships as I met my hubby through a friend I had known for about 5-7 years on a different online forum! LOL you never know where friendships will lead!

Sep 19, 2010 04:14 PM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Deborah, Reciprocation is always nice. If someone comments on your post – go to their blog and comment on one of their posts. The same goes for Associates and Subscriptions. If you feel compelled to send an email or call … do so! It’s about what feels right for you.

Sep 20, 2010 09:44 AM

Thanks for the comments Kathleen....that is pretty much what i have been doing...wanted to make sure though! LOL

Sep 20, 2010 09:48 AM

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