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Why do I get less comments when I post about Real Estate?

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Industry Observer

I have been posting blogs at the Activerain network for 7+ years now.

I became a member of Activerain back in January 2008 and have over 3800 posts on the network.

 

It's so strange to see less comments left at my posts that are written about Real Estate, it puzzles me.

 

Are there any other members at Activerain that also receive less comments when they post about Real Estate?

 

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Robert "Vegas Bob" Swetz  

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Comments(20)

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

I know there are many AR members that post about Real Estate for business and really don't care about comments.

You would think that because the AR network is about Real Estate that there would be so many more about the subject matter ;o/

Apr 11, 2015 12:35 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am seeing all the comments drop off VB. It is changing.

I featured you in my Saturday Subscribers Series today. I hope you will get a chance to check it out.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

Debbie

Apr 11, 2015 12:43 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Debbie ... thanks so much my friend and I will stop by and leave a comment later Sunday afternoon ;o)

Apr 11, 2015 12:46 PM
Dan Dee McGinnis The Pumpkin Man
HomeSmart - Phoenix, AZ
The Pumpkin Man

Robert

I never have had many in my thinking, then too when I go to a toastmaster meeting, most people do not want to speak they are an audience of there to hear or be entertained but that is about it.

my guess some have been selling more homes, and some have quit the business.

Apr 11, 2015 12:50 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Helo Dan ... tbanks for the follow and you might just have something there ;o)

Apr 11, 2015 12:52 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

VB, I think it depends on what in real estate you are writing about. Some controversial topics still get lots of comments.

Apr 11, 2015 01:03 PM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Hey Bob--Yes! I post mostly about real estate and to potential clients rather than other agents. I get very few comments on these posts. However, if I post a random Speechless Sunday or other photo...many more. Go figure!

Apr 11, 2015 01:09 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz - well, Real Estate is good for sure - however, we are here to be friends first - and then learn from these friends!

I feel I am really blessed to have known you and many others here.

Just my thoughts - on why I like ActiveRain community.

Apr 11, 2015 02:05 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Sharon ... you are right my friend and thanks for the comment ;o)

Apr 11, 2015 02:19 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

There is so much posted about Real Estate and unless itis other than listings and markets people bypass the blog.

Apr 11, 2015 02:30 PM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

General Real Estate info that benefits the Public will get comments.   Listings, interest rates updates from WSJ, cut and paste from Inman, etc. will get little if anything. 

Apr 11, 2015 02:35 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Teri ... Thanks for the stop and I have to agree with you ;o)

Apr 11, 2015 02:54 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I see so many listings and real estate material where they leave very little to comment on. (not yours) It is fact related. We only have a short window where we can follow subscribed authors so I find it hard to follow

Apr 11, 2015 02:56 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I have not noticed that VB, seems I get about the same amount regardless of the topic, time of day or day of the week does make a big difference for me though.

Apr 11, 2015 04:54 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Praful and that has to be the best commment so far and a great way of looking at it ;o)

Apr 11, 2015 07:15 PM
Christopher Pagli
William Raveis Legends Realty Group - Tarrytown, NY
"I Stay Open Until You Close"

I have experienced this as well.  Some of my posts were suitable for agents and the public as well.  I find that there is so much duplicate, generic info being posted for the points.  Some of it is overkill and doesn't warrant a comment.

 

 

Apr 11, 2015 09:17 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Robert - I noticed the same thing, I receive more comments on special days non real estate blogs.

Apr 12, 2015 01:50 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Blogs about listings and market statistics seem to receive fewer comments than the blogs that have a broader interest. 

Good photographs do seem to increase the number of comments.

Apr 12, 2015 02:25 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz 

Funny you mention this but I have seen this pattern coming in the past few months. I rarely get any comments on market reports and many real estate subjects get a few comments but.....if I post picures I get lots of clicks and comments. I posted a picture of a bird's nest recently and everyone commented. Can't understand it!

Apr 14, 2015 12:11 AM