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Active Rain Guidelines Foster Industry Respect

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

 

Active Rain Guidelines Foster Industry Respect

Active Rain provides a public forum for real estate professionals where they can network and learn from their peers and discuss insider topics. It’s also a public forum where consumers can see for themselves how the real estate industry operates and why our industry is needed to coordinate and help consumers obtain the dream of homeownership.

 

Many consumers feel practicing real estate is easy and anyone can step in and handle a transaction. This stems from not understanding selling or buying is a complex process. A professional Realtor® understands the process and has the ability to connect you with other professionals.

 

They realize the importance of contract contingencies and customer service. The goal is to assure consumers one of their largest purchases is in competent and qualified hands. The role of a Realtor® is like the general contractor constructing a building. After finding the perfect property or listing a home the Realtor® coordinates all parties to make sure they are laser focused on the closing.

 

Active Rain provides guidelines that most industries follow. The key words are “Respect the Industry.” Every industry has its bad apples but the focus should always be on continued learning of the best business practices in our ever changing global world. Transparency and openness in the exchange of ideas is the best rule of thumb in “Respecting our Industry.” We are never too good or too old to learn a better way.

 

There are continued changes in our industry as more legislation is enacted for all aspects of procuring a home purchase. It’s our job to be knowledgeable and to embrace the changes thus giving our clients the best advice and direction.

 

ActiveRain is a website that offers members a forum to share and learn; all while representing our industry in a true and professional light for both our fellow professionals and the consumers who access this forum. All businesses require a level of respect for their industry and I’m proud to say so does our AR community. In case you have forgotten our guidelines or need a reminder it might be a good time for a review: AR Guidelines

 

PS. Prospective NW Austin sellers...my marketing methods are designed to get your home seen and sold!  If you are considering putting your home on the market or are ready for a positive change, call me at (512) 346-1799 or dillard@reloaustin.com and schedule a no-cost consultation.  

 

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Comments (18)

Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Yes Dorie Dillard ActiveRain promotes a great way to learn and share. It is imperative that a professional atmosphere is maintained!! Great post.

Jan 17, 2015 10:36 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Amen. Like most things in life it is what you put into anything that defines what comes out the other end in any experience.

Jan 17, 2015 11:05 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Dorie -- I think Andrew Mooers' comment sums up my feelings quite well and succinctly too.  

Jan 17, 2015 11:09 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

So true Dorie. I enjoyed reading your feelings in the Active Rain Guidelines. We all really do need some direction.

Jan 17, 2015 11:10 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

This is a very special place for all it provides and enables us to do.  Having some Guidelines so all play fair is to be expected, and even those guidelines are more common sense than restrictive

Jan 17, 2015 11:19 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Janis: You are so right!

Hi Andy: So true!

Hi Michael: Thanks for stopping by.

Hi Noah: Yes we do!

Hi Ed: AR is a special place!

Jan 17, 2015 11:35 PM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

We are all blessed to have gotten caught in the "Rain".... I love it and I know you do to Dorie...

Jan 17, 2015 11:43 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

How many in Congress or state governments could function with a Code of Ethics as we Realtors do???

HA!

Jan 18, 2015 12:17 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dorie,

The best word is "Respect".  It is one of the most important social lubricants out there.  Well said. A

Jan 18, 2015 12:33 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Dorie: Without mutual respect the natural order of things tends to break down in life, business, and even here in the Rain.

Jan 18, 2015 01:42 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Dorie, well said...this truly is a special and unique forum. I've been with AR for a few years and I've seen members come and go and fortunately the ones who do not adhere to the guidelines and aren't a true professional fit leave of their own accord.

Jan 18, 2015 04:17 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Richard and Beth: I do!

Hi Lenn: They would never read a Code of Ethics let along abide by them!

Hi Alexandra: I agree!

Hi Anita: Bingo!

Hi Nick: You are right..they do.

 

Jan 18, 2015 04:50 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie anyone who thinks Real Estate is easy has never tried to purchase or sell a house on their own.

ActiveRain works because most of the members here have respect for one another and the work they do, and it is something that I hope is always at the core of this community.

Jan 18, 2015 06:04 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Dorie- from where I sit, the industry is about the only one who will police and call out those who are not following the code of ethics.  It does not sweep things under the rug, and it does, for the most part, hold its members accountable.  Well done, Dorie.

Jan 18, 2015 07:03 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi George: Agreed!

Hi Kathy: Thank you!

Jan 18, 2015 09:56 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Dorie.  We need to hold ourselves accountable in AR just as we do with the Realtor Code of Ethics.

Jan 18, 2015 08:12 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Conrad: I agree!

Jan 18, 2015 08:21 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Dorie Dillard living by a code of ethics and using common sense every day satisfies the job everyday...

Jan 18, 2015 09:18 PM