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Active Rain Blogging..... Participating in this Community for Fun and Profit

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with CELLing Realty CalBRE #01445865

How do you use your AR time?  Do you go to the fun groups, the technology ones, photography, or any one of a thousand groups that are now here...just waiting for your Post, your participation :)  How do you read a Post and comment?

It is almost 9am and I just finished checking out the comments I left for others....yes I ALWAYS go back and check to see what the Poster commented to others, including me.  I don't know about you, but it takes me quite awhile to read Posts, and the comments.......so many of the Posts.....Jason Sardi, and CARNAC are 2 that come to mind that the comments are even better than the Post a lot of the time. 

 

It's all about the relationships

 

If I didn't go back and check the comments then I miss so much.  Here are just a few of the Posts I commented on over the past 2 days, and this morning went to check.....

 

When Grandma Goes To Court  Linda Scanlan   (A wonderful member of AR....I wanted to make sure they were OK.....and so went back to check...cute Post as a bonus :)

A Slippery Slope  ***Caleb Mardini ( Mostly I wanted to say Hi to someone I respect for their contributions here)

A Contractor Hiring a Home Inspector?  Joseph Lang    (His Post shocked me, and I wanted to see the answer to my question)

StyleDesigner - redecorate on line!  Steven Stearns ( wanted to see how his program worked)

Sally Cheeseman - latest Post : A Members Only ( wanted to read more, and then of course I had more to say)

Ryan Martin - latest Post: A members Only  ( To see what others might have said)

 

 

 

So, the bottom line is when you write a comment do you do it just to comment, or do you actually care about the answer?  This can make a lot of difference in how you use your time here....for me, I spend hours checking back....as I committed a piece of myself to their Post, and want to see the outcome :) :) 

 

 My AR time is for both fun and profit.....I profit every time I laugh, and every time I connect with people I have come to care about. To me Blogging is like working with my clients........Give more than you take, and when  you show interest and concern, make it genuine......

 

***communicate and have  fun, there are more ways then one to Profit   :) :)

 

 

 

By: Kathy McGraw - CELLing Realty

DISCLAIMER:   Neither myself nor CELLing Realty  are responsible for the accuracy or content from anyone other than myself.The opinions expressed  in my Blog by The Activerain Network and it's members and anyone providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Kathy McGraw and/or CELLing Realty.

Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Kathy,

You make some very insightful and thought-provoking points in this post that caused me to reflect on my comments. I usually only comment if I want to add to the conversation that the blogger has started with the post, or if I want to complement the writer.

I too enjoy checking back however lately I find I'm so strapped for time that I often don't get a chance to.

Adorable picture and now I'm off to see what posts I've been missing that you've given the links for here!

Jo 

Mar 28, 2008 02:48 PM
Julie Burks
Riverpoint Realty - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento CA, e-Pro, SFR
Kathy, as usual, you are a consummate AR blogger!  As I continue to make my way through pages and pages of posts, both old and new, I have come to admire and respect you so much in such a short time.  How proud I am that you sponsored me into this community!  Thank you again!
Mar 28, 2008 02:56 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
(waiting for my share of the 'winnings')
Mar 28, 2008 03:18 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Harley- you said : "I comment much more than I post, and I read much more than I comment! "  I understand this one perfectly.....the only consistent Posts I do now are a fun one on Monday and a Truthful one on Tuesday.  Between these I read, and moderate :)

Sally-Are you calling me sick LOL :)  OK.....well at least I have some good company in the ward of Active Rain.......hey did you see they said people that text too much have a mental illness......wonder what they'll say about us......darn this just keeps getting better:)

****I sent the Offer to the Seller tonight....we'll see what happens ;)  Does it count if it's a contract, or a consummated one :)

Steve-Can you write a Post....many of us would like to see how that works.  A few people here have programs that allow them to put red arrows and such on their instructive Posts....go into the e-PRO Group and look at CJ's Posts.  I am kinda swamped to try to learn something new on the phone, but thanks :)

Jo-Anne- You have said what so many have said......and again it's what works for us :)  I hope you got to a couple of those Posts.....Josephs is CA specific though.

Julie-Why thank you for the compliment.....what in the world are you reading?  There is so much good stuff here it's amazing, and so many good people.  The Positive Attitudes Group is my favorite, and most of my favorite people end up there so I get to find their Posts.....also the e-PRO Group has some people I never see in the other one, so it's a nice balance......

And Julie after talking to you when you first moved to Sacramento....I am proud that you are here, as you have the integrity and personality I like a lot :)  Remember don't forget to ask if you have any questions!

 

Mar 28, 2008 03:26 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Sally now look what you went and did.......OK if you win you split with Jason, if I win I will split LOL :)  Now how in the world can we get Shadow to split his Pop Rocks LOL :)   Sorry Jason I don't think the dog shares .......:)
Mar 28, 2008 03:35 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Kathy, ARE you kidding?  Of course I came back to this, I really wanted to see what you had to say.....it has been a dilemma for me and I know I am missing questions and things I'd like to read---and I guess some days I have more time then others.  This was a box I checked :)!
Mar 29, 2008 01:44 AM
Desiree Daniels
RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ

I've been very very bad lately in commenting and I am trying very hard to get back on the program.   I do want to see what people say in response to my comment.  Especially when I take the time to ad something of value to the "conversation"

Hope your having a great day!!!!

Mar 29, 2008 02:49 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Carole- Well, don't change your habits for me......that will mess up your balance :)  Anyway, I really do understand, and I know I am missing so much, but I had to give myself permission to not read everything (or even try)....so like you I pick what I want to read, comment, but then instead of having the time to read more, I choose, for me, to go back again.....Just like I choose to go TO the Groups I belong to to find Posts.

I wrote a Post on this and found almost everybody goes to their Subscribed List.  I couldn't believe then, nor now, that going INTO the Groups is how I like to use my time :)  See, we're all different, but also we somehow find the ones we want :) :)

OK, don't come back anymore....it'll mess up your reading LOL.......and Carole I hope you are feeling well, and that those Doctors figure something out so you can move on.....healthy and happy

 

Dez-me too.....do you think it's contagious LOL :) 

Mar 29, 2008 04:14 AM
Desiree Daniels
RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ
I think not only contagious.... but addictive!!!!   psst are you still not smokin'?
Mar 29, 2008 06:47 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Yep, it's been a couple days over 3 months of not smoking, not even one :) :)  And how are you doing with the new team?  Amazing how fast time is going isn't it....and nice to have a second to "see You" :)
Mar 29, 2008 06:58 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

In black and white....I guess I lost already :)

Sick? Well, I'll admit it...will you?

Mar 29, 2008 07:19 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Sally- Cute......I can't admit anything right now......I have to run to pick up a lockbox.  the Seller has the contract, and is looking it over.....so not within the 3 days is for sure, but don't give up hope :) What movie are you watching today.....I will be back later for my Saturday Children's Review for Real Estate ....  LOL :)
Mar 29, 2008 07:23 AM
Mara Hawks
First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL
Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

I always read the new comments, and check to get the notifications sent to my email. That makes it easy. After about a week, I "unsubscribe" to some of the posts that start to sound like blah, blah, blah.

 Creativity... and Rain... 2 things we will never run out of. There will never be enough 'TIME'  to capture every idea or drop, because time escapes expansive Soul... timeless. Each comment is another flower, refreshed in the rain...

Mar 30, 2008 12:51 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Mara- What a creative and eloquent way to describe our experience here......."each comment is another Flower, refreshed in the rain"  ...I like that :)

It always intrigues me to see the various styles of participating here.  I think I might have done what you are doing way more in the beginning......now I have a different method :)  Always changing, always growing, and trying to get the most from this experience, and to share what I can :)

Mar 30, 2008 08:09 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate
I almost always check back. I'm sure most everyone does too. Hey it's blogging, that's what we do it talk.
Mar 30, 2008 01:38 PM
Desiree Daniels
RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ
congrats on sticking too it...   Very proud of you.    My team...   ughhh that's another story.   Have a great one!
Mar 30, 2008 02:06 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Kathy, I always click notify me of new comments and then I follow what is being said.  Occasionally when I hit a popular one I regret that click but the good news is I don't have to read all of them just the ones I want to. 

Mar 30, 2008 02:47 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Missy-I so admire you as a Blogger......I couldn't do all you do that's for sure :)

Dez- Thanks....I saw your Video and so gather that the team has some issues :)

Marchel-You get so many comments on your Blog Posts that your inbox must get pretty crowded with your posts, and notifications from others....How in the world do you keep everythin in order.....? 

Mar 30, 2008 03:59 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Hi Kathy,
Yelp! I try to check back to the response to my comments...you know me, I don't want to miss ANYTHING!
Mar 31, 2008 02:19 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Cynthia- Cute.....go check out my Post for today....you have a small one at home, and Gift #1 is pretty darn cool :)   Didn't want you to miss anything LOL :)   Hope all is well, things are picking up for me now....no closed sales, but picking up......
Mar 31, 2008 04:56 AM