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Dissent! Be Contrary! Challenge the Status Quo! ActiveRain's Weltanschauung

Reblogger Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside

Dear Readers - 

Leave it to Fred Griffin, from Florida, to share his thoughts with us in such a positive manner. The goal of the 3rd Annual 2014 BIG Blog Jumpstart Challenge is to bring the founding principles of ActiveRain back to the forefront of our consciousness. 

I love that Fred chose the "SPEAK YOUR MIND" to start us off!
Have a happy day -
Lynn

PS  As always, thanks for giving me the time-gift when you stop by to read my posts! Lynn

Original content by Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate Florida Broker BK436788

Speak your mind on ActiveRain.  Don't be afraid of offending "the status quo".  You may have an opinion on whether Buyers should ride in your car; you may have an opinion on more controversial topics like NAR's "Agent Match".   You are encouraged to voice your point of view by  ActiveRain's Weltanschauung

     "We encourage dissenting and contrarian points of view because our industry is better served by continually examining the status quo. Challenging conventional wisdom is often essential for the evolution of our industry and the development of new opportunities."

 

Weltanschauung #7 Contrary and Dissenting POV

      Examples of Blog topics or comments that might be controversial:

  •      Buyers should be in the same car as the Real Estate agent. 
  •      Real Estate agents should carry guns for personal protection.
  •      Open Houses are a waste of time.
  •      Discount Brokers and Flat Fee MLS are great choices for Consumers.
  •      Part-time Real Estate agents are not as good as Full-time agents.
  •      Real Estate is local; you should not sell outside of your area.
  •      My Real Estate License is for the entire State; I can sell houses anywhere. 
  •      NAR is a wonderful organization that works for the good of its members.
  •      The National Association of Realtors has become a self-serving racket.
  •      Paying dues to join NAR makes you more ethical than other Agents.
  •      You do not need a Home Inspection for New Construction.
  •      A Seller should not ask people to remove their shoes before entering a house.
  •      The CFPB and Dodd-Frank are good for America.
  •      The CFPB and Dodd-Frank are just more bureaucratic regulation.

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      Go ahead and speak your mind on your ActiveRain Blogs and in your comments.  Be sure to temper your comments and statements with Article 8 of ActiveRain's Weltanschauung, which prohibits personal attacks and demands respect and civility.

 

     Article 7 of ActiveRain's Weltanschauung reads:  "We encourage dissenting and contrarian points of view because our industry is better served by continually examining the status quo.  Challenging conventional wisdom is often essential for the evolution of our industry and the development of new opportunities."

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Disclaimer:  Nothing in this blog article is to be construed as legal advice, tax advice, or financial advice.  For legal advice see an attorney.   For tax advice or financial advice see a tax attorney, certified public accountant, or other qualified professional.

 

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Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Excellent reblog - I've saved it to my reading list for further blog inspiration this month!

Jan 07, 2014 04:24 AM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Lynn, thanks for the reblog. Fred pointed out it's important to be contrary.

Jan 07, 2014 04:41 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

I agree with Fred's point of view on the subject.  It is healthy to state your opinion on matters controversial and otherwise.  It is equally important to remember your words have power and not to use them like a bullet.

Jan 07, 2014 05:42 AM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Lynn, 

Great reblog.  It is an awesome environment here at AR, but we don't have to agree on everything. The disent issues have been interesting and we learn a ton. It's okay to disagree, there are just healthy ways to do this and we get that opportunity here.

All the best, Michelle

Jan 07, 2014 09:36 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Hi, Lynn!   Thanks for another great contest.  I am looking forward to it

Jan 07, 2014 10:53 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Lynn, okay this gets me to thinking about what I will write for my post on this subject!!

Jan 09, 2014 10:50 PM
Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Well, this is certainly a starting off point - got one hot potato today!

Jan 15, 2014 08:00 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

CAROL - Hope you find time soon.
PAMELA - Glad you enjoyed the reblog!
GERI - Like that - don't "use words as bullets" ...
MICHELLE -  disagree in "healthy ways" - great suggestion ...
FRED - I am always happy to have you in the January Challenge!
REBECCA -  Your thinking will benefit all of us!
CAROL -   Glad you had time to read! Looking forward to yours!

Have a happy day everyone -Lynn

Jan 20, 2014 08:52 AM