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BananaTude Group Update - Please Read!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

 

 

BananaTude Group

The BananaTude Group is moving along nicely and it's great to see some new faces on the blog roll!  Welcome to our newer members!  Did you know that this group was born on 9/9/09?  Pretty amazing that we've been around that long and continue to be the #1 group on ActiveRain!  Personally I think it's because of our moderators and the time they take to 'do what they do' behind the scenes.  Now is a good time to say thanks to all our mods! Thanks Guys and Gals!!

 

Lately I've been noticing a number of folks posting multiple posts on our group blog roll.  What does that mean you ask?  It means that folks aren't  checking to make sure a post they posted earlier has rolled over to the 2nd page before they post another post. Why is that a big deal you ask? Well, when our group was born it was founded on the principles of creating relationships and being respectful to all members. With that said, everybody wants to be found and  their posts read, right?  Of course they do! Thus, we want to give as many people as possible a chance to have their posts read and to create meaningful relationships. The BananaTude Group is all about networking and having fun at the same time - and let's not forget sharing your expertise and learning new stuff!

 

    View BananaTude Group Blog Page

 

So please review the group rules & guidelines below (which can always be found on the BananaTude group main blog roll page). Let's all  get back on track with only 1  blog post per person on the main blog roll page. 

 

Thanks Tudes! I appreciate you all more than you can possible realize!

 

BananaTudes Rock!

 

WELCOME!

 

BananaTude Group Rules & Guidelines

 

It's simple 

Come on in, relax, enjoy and have fun!

Be respectful to each other!

 

ONE POST ONLY PER BLOG ROLL PAGE

 

No Politics

No Listings

No Open Houses

No Shameless Self Promotion!

No Whining!

 

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Market Reports Encouraged!

Original Content Only!

 

Karma Means Something in OUR group!

 

ONE POST ONLY PER BLOG ROLL PAGE

 

 Your post will be deleted by a moderator if the rules and guidelines ABOVE aren't followed. If you have a concern as to why a post is deleted contact Anna Banana directly.

 

Moderators

Anna Banana Kruchten

Belinda Spillman

Bob Crane

Dick Greenberg

Gene Mundt

Kathy Streib

Susan Haughton

 

 

BananaTude Group  Update -  Please Read!

 

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Comments(48)

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Anna, I hope I have not been a group spam offender.  I did not realize that rule existed.  Now I do.  Thank you. 

May 13, 2017 08:31 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Kathleen Daniels you've never ever spammed the group!  I am talking about those folks that only show up to 'sell' their products etc and could care less about relationships.

May 13, 2017 01:16 PM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Good to know. I'm not sure I'm following this group but may have to start!

May 13, 2017 08:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Paul McFadden  join us and start posting!

May 13, 2017 01:16 PM
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Great being #1.  I don't believ I've posted anything to the group, at least in a while.  But I never double post anything unless someone wants a link.

 

May 13, 2017 08:49 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Mick Michaud it would be great to have you posting in the BananaTude group!  What I mean by double posting is 2 post on the blog roll page from one person.  There is a link to the group above  - go there and see what the blog roll page looks like.

May 13, 2017 01:17 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Good reminders. And I didn't know that market reports were encouraged.  

May 13, 2017 10:31 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Chris Ann Cleland I am one that appreciates reading other market reports from around the country. And I know they add tremendous value to a lot of  people.  You write such interesting market reports!!

May 13, 2017 01:19 PM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Thanks for posting these rules.  I am a member but never post in there because I couldnt' remember the rules.  I kept meaning to go in and read them, but hadn't.  Now I will participate more!  -Kasey

May 13, 2017 11:19 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Kasey & John Boles it's all about creating relationships in the BananaTude group - so create away!!

May 13, 2017 01:19 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Bananatude has become an absolutely "must" for my posts, Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS ... and you prove why.  There is actual communication and relationships conducted here.  Plus, it is monitored by yourself (and others) well.

Too many AR groups suffer from neglect and lack of attention from the monitor.  Thankfully, we have you leading the way in our group ... thank you for what you do ... and the updates/reminders!

Gene

May 13, 2017 11:45 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi exactly - there is actual communication and relationship building going on all day long 24/7!!!  Truly has been fun leading the path with the tude group.  When I think back to all those years ago it's amazing how many people I know, like and trust to send referrrals too - and I've met a LOT of them in person - multiple times.  It's all good!

May 13, 2017 01:22 PM
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Congratulations on being AR's #1 group. A reminder of the rules is good for all. Glad to see that market reports are encouraged. You all rock!

May 13, 2017 12:53 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Les & Sarah Oswald thank you!  Bring on your market reports!

May 13, 2017 01:23 PM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It's a good group & well moderated.

May 13, 2017 01:04 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Lyn Sims all the mods do a fantastic job behind the scenes. I could never keep it going by myself as the blog roll moves along every day - and some days it flies!

May 13, 2017 01:24 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Great reminder!  BananaTude is awesome! 

May 13, 2017 02:31 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES 

May 15, 2017 05:04 PM
Marney Kirk
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Towson, MD
Towson, Maryland Real Estate

Congratulations, Anna Banana! And thank you for keeping the group's integrity strong!

May 13, 2017 03:12 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

It's our pleasure to keep this group going strong Marney Kirk 

May 15, 2017 05:05 PM
MaryKay Shumway
The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948) - Sister Bay, WI
Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Love Bananatude---but I am very careful what I post there, because I truly feel it IS one of the very strongest groups in Active Rain.  Thank you, Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

May 13, 2017 04:50 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

MaryKay Shumway, Door County it's been great seeing you in tude land lately!!

May 15, 2017 05:05 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Congrats to a wonderful group.  This reminder is so important

"The BananaTude Group is all about networking and having fun at the same time - and let's not forget sharing your expertise and learning new stuff!"

May 13, 2017 07:45 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Joan Whitebook you know what works!!

May 15, 2017 05:06 PM
Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

Thank you for this call for tact, Anna. And thank you for continuing to host Bananatude - you have created a popular forum.

May 14, 2017 03:12 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Kathryn Acciari these days more tact is needed everywhere, not less. 

May 15, 2017 05:06 PM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

What makes a great feature? I thought that if you felt someone was having an attitude and you were feeling sharp due to a situation, that  was good for a group post. Am I wrong? I did not know pictures were good for this group too. Good to know.  I will read group info. again! I think I joining in 2010, when I joined AR. ;) Thanks Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

May 14, 2017 03:26 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Lauren Selinsky Broker CRS you will find a good selection of topics posted in the BT group. From serious real estate stuff to fun jokes on Friday and of course Dick Greenberg Grab Bag on Sundays - that's one you don't want to miss!

May 15, 2017 05:08 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Anna. Yes, I sometimes forget to check before I post to the group. Will do so now. TY     

May 14, 2017 06:31 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks Sheila Anderson . You are awesome!

May 15, 2017 05:08 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

I think I want to join this group. I had seen it but didn't know much about groups, and the rules, and that it is so well moderated.  

May 14, 2017 09:06 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Steffy Hristova  yes it's moderted every single day by a couple of mods.

May 15, 2017 05:09 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Thanks for the reminder...always good to reread and see the things we may have forgotten!

May 15, 2017 04:28 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Easy to forget Debbie Walsh! Great to see you lately!

May 15, 2017 05:09 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS - the success rule usually says, members should get credit for the success of a team or a group. In this case, it's all about the leaders! Well done and well-managed group for sure.

Now that I know I can post my market reports, I'll start boring people with that...lol!

May 15, 2017 01:47 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Lol hey I post a market report or two every month in BT Praful Thakkar but with all the reports I do I surely won't bore them to tears either! And thank you kind sir for the shout out - much appreciated!

May 15, 2017 05:11 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thanks for working so hard Anna Banana to make this a great group with attitude!

May 15, 2017 02:21 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Joanna Cohlan no work involved at all - just a lot of fun and very interesting people in the group.

May 15, 2017 05:11 PM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

I always like how you put a positive spin on every thing...even a chewing out!!

I am not a member of BananaTude.  The reason is actually pretty simple. I once was.

A number of years ago, (1-29-2012), I was one of those who wrote two quickly posted BT blogs on a Sunday.  

I write in spurts or batches because that is how my writer's mind works.  I might write four or five blogs in less than an hour...and then go a week without writing any more.

Anyway...I got called out by a moderator and was asked to remove a 2nd blog that was on the same BT page.

I fully understand each group page must have a set of rules and have no problem at all with them having special rules.

It is just that I cannot remember every host page's set of rules.

So I now post on host pages where I do not need to worry about that rule.

More and more frequently, I do not post on any group pages and still get comments.

I do check in from time to time though and wish all on BT a huge amount of success.  

See you all around the rain!!

 

May 16, 2017 06:03 AM