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A/R Members...It's Okay

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Real Estate Agent with The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803



A/R Members...It's Okay

A/R has been taking up so much of our time, and we know from speaking to other members that it's true for them too. We thought we might offer other members who are experiencing this phenomenon to relax and think about our top 10  "It's okay" list while belonging to the community...

1. It's okay not to check-in at A/R 10 times a day (or more) ~ you know you are doing it, but you really don't have to.

2. It's okay not to blog everyday ~ you deserve some guilt-free time off.

3. It's okay not to comment regularly ~ you have to do what's right for you and not what's good for your "friends" on the site.

4. It's okay to un-join from a group ~ especially those that the moderator has been MIA for years!

5. It's okay to rant a little from time to time ~ sometimes a little rant is just the right thing to do.

6. It's okay not to subcribe to the "popular kids" ~  they have plenty of friends anyway ~ (Sorry popular kids!)

7. It's okay not to comment on featured posts ~  maybe if you visit members who don't get many comments it will give them an incentive to keep blogging.

8. It's okay to only blog about listings and market reports ~  afterall most of us are trying to reach out to consumers.

9. It's okay to stop commenting on those that you comment on regularly and they never return the favor.

10. It's okay not to comment on those members who have so much junk on their site that it takes so long to scroll to their comment section that you forget what their blog was about!

It's okay when you're ready to buy or sell your Long Island North Shore property callLawrence & Sheila Agranoff at our Cell: 631-805-4400

 

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Comments(33)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I'm all over the stop commenting if it's "never" reciprocated - I used to be a big deal Radio celeb in my neck of the woods, I never forgot to be kind, and take the time to talk to someone, or reciprocate a good deed. ( In short, I remembered that I was just like everybody else.)  Some of the so-called popular bloggers act  as if they're above the menial stuff - I don't get it. BUT I'm about ready to unsubscribe and stop reading them - as for not blogging "everyday," right on. If we grow to resent it, the joy will go with it too. ( Suggested)

Mar 03, 2012 05:20 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Amen to this list Larry/Sheila. I've been doing 4, 9, and 10 this week to shed some dead weight and feel a lot better for it.  Suggested.

Mar 03, 2012 06:14 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheila, thanks for the pass, as it has been WAY too busy some days to comment or write a blog, but when I have a few free minutes, I try to catch up!

Mar 03, 2012 07:12 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening Larry and Sheila.

May I add that it is OK to have fun on AR.

I like the last line:

It's okay when you're ready to buy or sell your Long Island North Shore property to call Larry And Sheila, Realtors with Charles Rutenberg Realty 

Mar 03, 2012 08:40 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Larry & Sheila - I think it took me a solid year to learn I can function without AR.  Although I still check in almost daily, but don't always comment or post.

Mar 03, 2012 11:57 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Everyone has to do what works best for them and the reasons they do them....well said...enjoy your Sunday.

Mar 03, 2012 07:04 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Larry and Shelia I love this post,  You did a great job covering all the things it was okay to do.  The important thing for each person is to do what's working for his or her business and schedule and not worrying about what others might think.

Mar 03, 2012 09:00 PM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Thank you, thank you, thank you.  I have unsubscribed from many groups.  And, I used to comment on people who never returned the favor.  I quit doing that quite a few years ago.  I rarely comment on featured posts (sorry), I try instead to comment on listings and market reports because the bloggers need some incentive. 

This was terrific, and thanks for telling me about it, too.

Mar 03, 2012 10:22 PM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

"10. It's okay not to comment on those members who have so much junk on their site that it takes so long to scroll to their comment section that you forget what their blog was about!"

I laughed out loud!!!

Mar 03, 2012 10:48 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Larry and Sheila..... good list.... caught this on a reblog from Kathy Sheehan.... suggested.

Mar 03, 2012 10:54 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Actually I learned a lon time ago not to put all my eggs in one basket. There are so many other income producing activities than being on AR all day. If some of the members spent even half of their time working on their website and SEO they would be making a lott more money!

Mar 04, 2012 12:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good reminder that there is still life outside of ActiveRain.  However, I wish you would remove your okay for ranting.

Have an outstanding week!

Mar 04, 2012 12:17 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Larry & Sheila, I am experiencing spending too much time in/on ActiveRain.  I'm doing so at the expense of other things.  I'm working on achieving "balance" and better time management.  You are right ... it's OK to .... all of the above! 

Mar 04, 2012 01:12 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Bud/Beth, It's okay not to blog everyday ~ You deserve some guilt-free time off!

Norma, Right you have to do what's best for you and your business!

Bill/Cyndi, We hear you loud and clear...it is a 2-edged sword!

Lisa, If it ever becomes too stressful, then it's definitely time to take a break. We've seen it happen many times here!

Mary, We agree. We often comment on those with none or very little comments to give the members some encouragement to keep blogging!

Sheila, Glad you enjoyed it!

Gene, You can just comment so often without any replies and then just move onto other members. We don't mean you have to reciprocate every time, but once in a while would be appreciated!

Sue, Always good to take a little break...catch-up time will always be there!

John, A guilt-free day off works wonders!

Belinda, Commenting shouldn't have to be difficult, so those that take forever to load and comment on we can't visit that often.

Rebecca, Good for you, blogging shouldn't have to feel like a chore!

Ron/Alexandra, Thanks for stopping by and enjoying it!

Toni, It's true. If A/R were awarding points for more than 10 a week, we WOULD NOT be joining the crowd!

Debb, We can understand when "the popular kids" get so many comments that they can't reciprocate all the time. However, giving us a little acknowledgment would be nice!

Anita, Some of the moderators have been missing for years. It just doesn't make sense to be part of those groups!

 

Mar 04, 2012 05:56 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

We are on the same page!  How funny we wrote such similar posts.... must be something ( like selling houses) in the air!  Best,  Kathy

Mar 04, 2012 06:29 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Joan, We all need that guilt-free pass!

Joshua, Absolutely!

Michelle, We know that many here are very competitive about points, and are stressed to post only for those, but we all have to do what's best for us!

Sally/David, Like we said above, whatever works best without being stressed.

Jennifer, Like our #3, you have to do what's right for you and what's good for your "friends" on the site!

Suzanne, We too comment on listings and market reports to give others encouragement!

 

 

Mar 04, 2012 08:32 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Larry & Sheila -- I can't believe this wasn't featured....yet.  I just suggested. I have had to lighten up a bit here because everything just gets too overwhelming at times.  We have to do what works for us and do the best we can.  Great post!

Mar 04, 2012 12:14 PM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

BEcause I am such a type A personality sometime I stress that I haven't commenting every day or miss the 100 pts from not logging in on really busy days.  Is till haven't gotten to the poitn of blogging too regularly, but while AR is important and blogging and commenting are important, getting out there and working the business and doing what really makes the money is important too. Thanks for the list! -Kasey

Mar 04, 2012 03:05 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, It's so true...can't waste time on their signatures!

Barbara, Thanks for commenting back here!

Bill, We agree. There are other outlets out there!

Roy, We're not talking about A/R rantings, but sometimes things happen during a showing/meeting/phone conversation that needs to be commented on...

  

Mar 04, 2012 10:17 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathleen, Achieving a better balance is the perfect way to get on the right track!

Kathy, Maybe it's Spring fever!

Barbara, It is surprising since many before you suggested it too???

Kasey, Absolutely, this is just another Tool to use among many other marketing strategies!

Mar 08, 2012 05:45 PM