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Why look and not pursue?

By Karen Otto

Home Stager with Home Star Staging

January 24, 2013 11:29 PM

That was the one sentence from an anonymous note I received from someone (I never found out who) my first year in college.

While I found the note intriguing it was also very frustrating because I had no idea who it came from and if it meant I was looking at "them" or they were looking at and interested in me. I have to admit it was also a tad bit creepy...

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The same sentence can be applied to "looking" in the 'Rain and any other social network sites you're on whether it be Facebook, twitter, Linkedin, Google+ or the host of others you may enjoy surfing.

While it's great to read other's blogs, posts and tweets it's even better to engage your audience on those sites to fully benefit from the experience.

We can sit for hours at our computer screens or smart phones and while we think we're "interacting" by reading, the real experience is in the connecting!

I've made fabulous friends and can quantify business from my interactions as a home stager here on Active Rain as well as other social network sites. Careers have changed, businesses have been formed and associations like RESA have grown with these connections.

So why look and not pursue?

Jump in and get your feet wet!

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Bryan Robertson

Los Altos, CA

I suggested this article and I'm very glad that you've included newbies group. One of the best ways to fully engage and use any platform is to stop lurking and start participating.

Jan 24, 2013 11:34 PM

Curtis Van Carter

Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA

Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Karen

Here's looking at you girl. Good post and I too suggested it. Still looking for my first deal I can directly attribute to AR. cheers cvc

Jan 24, 2013 11:36 PM

Teral McDowell

Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

Whoever sent sure made an impression on you.

Agree with you here.

Jan 25, 2013 12:30 AM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Great point, Karen! Lurking itself doesn't bring true interaction with others, which is the point of social media. It only makes sense to jump in and start a dialogue! As you said, there are so many opportunities that began right here in the Rain!

Jan 25, 2013 03:08 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Interesting....that would drive me crazy not knowing where it came from. You've used it for an inspirational message here, but I would still love to know what the sender intended when they left it for you.

Jan 25, 2013 05:13 AM

Karen Otto

Home Star Staging - Plano, TX

Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Thank you for reading, commenting and suggesting this post Bryan & Curtis! Here's looking back at ya!

I only recently thought about it again Teral but even after all these years it still intrigues me!

So many opportunities and relationships Maureen, including our own!

You and me both Sharon! I probably still have the note somewhere in a box of memorabilia somewhere too.

Jan 25, 2013 05:18 AM

Janelle Ancillotti

Seneca Home Staging - Syracuse, NY

HSR Certified Home Stager, Syracuse, NY

You bring up a good point, Karen. I sometimes look at posts without commenting, so I guess I am "lurking"--Haha. I'll make it a habit to comment more often.

Jan 28, 2013 11:59 PM

Thanks for commenting Janelle, not just lurking! =)

Jan 29, 2013 09:06 AM

Tessa Skeens

Hampton ReDesign, Home Staging and Redesign - Grand Junction, CO

Staging For Realtors, Builders & Investors

Good point Karen... it's so much more rewarding to engage in conversation. I know I value all the folks here on AR and on Linkedin too. We really help each other and the exchange of ideas is invaluable. I'm looking forward to the day when I can meet everyone in person as it seems as if I already know them. So if you're holding back...jump in!

Jan 29, 2013 10:11 AM

Beverly Carlson

Carlson Properties 325-721-2429 - Abilene, TX

Abilene's Staging Realtor

Hi Karen, lurking sounds creepy, but I learn loads that way. Blogging about you know helps give back and I will try to do that more.

Feb 25, 2013 03:46 AM

Kim Gaston

RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs REALTOR®, CNE (719)661-6987

Good point, Karen. No time for just hanging around and not jumping in - AR has been so beneficial. Just wish I had more time to participate!

Mar 05, 2013 01:15 AM

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