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Respecting Guidelines in ActiveRain

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

ActiveRain is so much more than a place where real estate professionals can network with their peers and discuss insider topics. It’s a site to learn, share and develop friendships. Ideas on marketing and best business practices are shared all on a public forum where customers can pull back the curtain and see what the real estate industry is really all about.

In our forum guidelines are established so we all play nice in the sandbox and represent our industry as true, transparent and professional. The very first word in our AR community guidelines is the word “RESPECT. ” This is the foundation our guidelines are built on. It is important to exhibit mutual respect for our industry, fair housing and the ActiveRain community.

Understanding our attitudes and actions towards each other will have a greater positive impact on the viewing/reading public than anything we could ever write! As Bill Spear said in his recent post "We're on a social media platform that encourages interaction. I comment, you comment, we comment and the community grows."

Our ideas and comments we present set the tone for the level of professionalism we exhibit. Are we tolerant of others ideas? Are we willing to learn from others? Do we show compassion? Do we know how to communicate in a professional and positive way which builds rapport and relationships with colleagues and the public? Do we remember once words leave our lips they can’t be taken back…...they are in the universe forever!

This amazing community can only reach its full potential when we all learn to consistently demonstrate mutual respect for one another. ActiveRain was built for a community of real estate professionals to network and create a sense of community. This is our community and it’s up to us to make it a special place.

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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Hear Hear - Great advice - and I think the Rain has done a good job of policing itself over the last few years so that we are better at interacting with each other - 

Jan 24, 2018 04:47 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Good morning Dorie-nice post and a great reminder to us all. 

Jan 24, 2018 04:48 AM
Peter den Boer
Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

Amen, Sister! Not just in the Rain, but this concept needs to infuse everything we do. Thanks for the reminder!

Jan 24, 2018 04:51 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Dorie, it is interesting that many of the non-truth tellers are still spinning their yarns here...tolerance is important but doing the right thing is also.   Just putting a comment in draft before you hit that send & sitting on it is what many should do!

Jan 24, 2018 04:53 AM
Debb Janes

I must be living in a vortex, I don't see much from the problem kids these days. Ha. 

Jan 24, 2018 06:02 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

The differences in all of us is what teaches us other ways ....to live, to learn, to practice our crafts....and indeed, respect that we are not all alike.

Jan 24, 2018 05:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing some of your thoughts on the ActiveRain community guidelines.

Jan 24, 2018 05:08 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the active rain guidelines. Have a good day 

Jan 24, 2018 05:20 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Dorie Dillard great post and reminder for all members....  it all starts with Respect....

Jan 24, 2018 05:31 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi Dorie, very true. We are different people, we have different view points, and different lifestyles...doesn't mean we have to be rude about it. 

Jan 24, 2018 06:04 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have always felt respected by the other members of ActiveRain, it is a great place to network with people!

Jan 24, 2018 06:38 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Dorie - to me this very important.  It emodies our values and a community has shared values.

Jan 24, 2018 10:32 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie everything always works better when everyone plays nice in the sandbox and abides by the rules.

Jan 24, 2018 12:29 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Dorie Dillard - Great post! One of the reason so many of us come back day after day is because of the respectful and inspirational atmosphere. 

Jan 24, 2018 01:27 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Yes...playing nice in the sandbox....always the best way to go!

Jan 24, 2018 05:29 PM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

I agree respect has a lot to do with this community thriving as it has. Thank you for sharing. 

Jan 24, 2018 06:34 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 Why when I look back at our early days Of ActiveRain; I think we are far better off today when it comes to respect. There was a lot of hatred in the early days Dorie Dillard 

Jan 24, 2018 08:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dorie the Respect has gotten better, the leadership....well that is another story, just ask Brad Andersohn  on a side note love the illustration photo:)Endre

Jan 24, 2018 10:29 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Dorie.

You want respect, first you must show respect.  Once that's accomplished the rest is easy

Jan 25, 2018 01:01 AM
Corey Birger
Hilary & Reverie - Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Life's Short, Buy the Beach House - 850.499.0454

This is such a great article!! Thank you for sharing!!! 

Jan 25, 2018 05:00 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dorie Dillard 
Wonderfully stated and clear - I appreciate all the time you have contributed to the Jumpstart Challenge over the years. Your understanding of the Culture of ActiveRain is a great example to al of us. All the best - Lynn
"consistently demonstrate mutual respect for one another"

Jan 30, 2018 10:56 AM