Commenting Is Best When It's Reciprocal. That's ActiveRain Synergy.

Sally and David.  Indeed.  When compared with other sources for individual referrals, it's the best I know.

Anita.  Great idea.  AR is a good way to get to "know" referral sources.

Steven.  I agree and I do it regularly.

Kathy S.  I can't imagine not commenting on one of your posts unless it's a post about a very local business.  You do a good job with them but there's nothing I can offer.

Gene.   A DIALOGUE is just what I seek when commenting or acknowledging comments. 

Anna.  I'm not sure going back after a long period of time is very valuable.  I suspect that a few minutes on a day to day level is best.  When folks need to concentrate on other things it's unreasonable to expect the level of commitment that they can't do.  Your posts are interesting and represent your area well. 

Tom A. THAT is precisely why I comment and comment on comments.  I am grateful for each comment I receive. 

FOR ALL.  I get a chuckle when I receive a comment like "Nice post.  Good luck selling your listing."   I know a few things from that comment. 

1.  They didn't read my post.
2.  They don't know what I do.
3.  They are looking for 25pts.

Sometimes you just have to laugh.

Richard.  You represent a rather crowd.

Praful.  First thing I do when looking at a Members Only is their status.  If they are not yet a Rainmaker, public posts are not possible.

Laura.  I believe that most do give serious thought to what they write.

Joan.  Means a lot to me too.  It's not always easy, but it's always seemed to be the right thing to do when folks take the time to read AND comment in a meaningful way.

Mike.  THAT is an example of the value of posting and commenting.

Evelyn.  If a post would be harmful to your business, of course, it should be Members Only. 

Mary Y.  Your practice is exactly what I do.  Commenting and acknowledging comments is not only good practice, it's good for our businesses.

Lisa.  My pleasure and thanks for the mortgage updates I receive from you.  They are concise and important for agents to stay on top of the mortgage market too.

Margaret.  I understand that.  I liken those bloggers to royalty holding court.  They are actually, not very helpful. 

Brenda.  Indeed I DO know that.  I help with referrals in my area when the consumer is not looking in my immediate area.  I have good agent referral sources all over this area.

Cheryl.  BINGO!  Referrals has been my business since about 2000.  It works.

Jan.  You zeroed in on why AR is my encyclopaedia for agents and loan officers.

Bill R.  THAT is just what I do.  It doesn't take the time folks who don't want to bother say it does.  It's a matter of understanding and getting to know members.

Margaret.  HA!  And YOU sell them.  It works.

Mike.  Time controls all that we do.  You're fortunate to have businesses to keep you busy.

Tammie.  I'll have to check on pts. to make free Rainmaker.  I thought it was 500,000.  It may have changed to encouraged paying members.  I believe your posts are a valuable example of property posts.

John M.  You are reading my mind.  The Members Only are often Rainers but not yet Rainmakers.  They may be Rainmakers in the future.

Connie.  It's good of you to be helpful.  Most of the requests for help I receive want me to write something for them.  That's just too time consuming.  A five minute conversation is better, but some members just don't want to talk.  Oh well.  YES, My Home page is loaded every a.m. since I usually sign off about 6:00 p.m.  Takes me a while to clear the page.

Russell.  Yours is a thoughtful way to use ActiveRain.  No doubt you'll enjoy the benefits.

Nina.  You bet it is.  Reciprocity helps the giver and the recipient.

Rosie.  What a nice thing to say.  I'm not a listing agent, but I'll recommend some excellent ones to you.

Gary.  AR will wait.  Thank goodness, it's there when our time permits.

Richie.  Meet and Greet is essentia.  Expand our horizons and meet some new folks.  We're all better for it.

Not to worry Tammie.   He'll make it. I love his posts.

Jerry.  I agree with every word.  Unless a matter is truly "inside ActiveRain", it's going to be public.  I WANT comments and reblogs.

Monica.  With the exception of agents in my referral network, I always go to AR for referral agents.