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Throwback Thursdays…Yep…I Went Down That Hole

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Throwback Thursdays…Yep…I Went Down That Hole

 

It all began with an innocent post from Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker, inspired by Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400. But it didn’t stop there.

I wrote a post about almost going down the hole and then Dorie Dillard Austin TX did go down the hole!!!

 

 

I couldn’t resist, so yesterday, I put on my bunny shoes and took the trip down the Hole of Statistics. I decided to see what my most viewed posts were for 2010. 

 

Below are my top 10 posts by # of views from 2010.

The number after the date represents the number of views. 

 


 

What good are stats unless you learn something from them? Of course, these were from 2010 and the activity level here was greater. Six of the ten posts were local posts. 

 

I rarely write them now but I used to write at least one local post a week. They brought me calls and even if they weren’t always for a stager, I managed to chat with the caller and they learned a little more about staging.

 

As for agents and local posts, you have to find what works for you. However, it seems that writing these posts about local events and places shows that you are the local expert in your area.

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Kathy Streib
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Comments (20)

Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I agree Kathy Streib - local posts really do get eyeballs and sometimes calls!

Mar 16, 2023 04:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I agree and your local posts about Kalispell show how much you’ve learned about your area in a short time

Mar 16, 2023 05:15 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Kathy!

Mar 16, 2023 06:00 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. As you are aware my techie abilities is very basic and while a member in 2010, I did not participate. or even log in, back in 2010. Now, thanks to some encouragement from you, Iook back from time to time to see if my views then are still my views today. And, will be using some of your supplied images shortly. My techie skills may be improving. Thank you.

Mar 16, 2023 05:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin happy to help! I can’t wait to read more of your other posts 

Mar 16, 2023 05:16 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Wayne Martin I am really enjoying reading your posts!  Keep em coming!

Mar 16, 2023 09:50 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Interesting stats but I am never really tempted to go down that hole, haha.  Don't we already have a challenge going on for this month?  Is someone trying to get everyone to do their own challenge?

Mar 16, 2023 05:16 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Brian England No formal challenge...just one of those ActiveRain fun things. 

Mar 16, 2023 11:47 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

Local posts are the best in my opinion.

Viewers of the post get a taste of the local flavor from a resident and that is of high value.

Mar 16, 2023 05:19 AM
Kathy Streib

faye schubert I think when done well and the blogger puts a little of their own experience in it, the reader has a better connection to the blogger. 

Mar 16, 2023 11:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Kathy... I do lots of local posts -- local events, housing market updates, etc. -- still waiting on calls. 

Mar 16, 2023 05:33 AM
Kathy Streib

I read them Nina Hollander, Broker My favorites are the one involving chocolate. 

Mar 16, 2023 01:45 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib 😹

Mar 16, 2023 03:39 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I knew you would go down that rabbit hole and look what you found! Great stats and fun checking out those older posts! Thanks for the mention and Brian England just having a fun after seeing Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker first post. It was fun to see Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 respond so had to do some digging on my own. Its always fun to see what posts inspire!

Mar 16, 2023 05:35 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX I just happened to see Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 challenge from 2010 and it made me laugh and smile to think of all the fun we had back then!  We'll be doing a challenge in May reviewing stats so that will be fun.

Mar 16, 2023 09:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX you were right...I couldn't resist!!! It was a trip down memory lane. 

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker that should be fun!

Mar 16, 2023 01:49 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I guess I am unlike others on this platform as I never do local posts about what's going on in my areas. The last time I did one was for a fireworks celebration and I received 2 calls asking me if I could save a parking space for them!

Mar 16, 2023 05:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 oh yes...you'll get calls like that but you never know!

Mar 16, 2023 01:50 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Kathy, you do, do an amazing job blogging.  If I can be 25% of you, I would be happy. Bill 

Mar 16, 2023 05:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Bill Salvatore - East Valley don't sell yourself short!!!  You're doing a good job!!!

Mar 16, 2023 01:51 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Without fail I will get calls around July 4 from people wanting to know what time or where for fireworks all from an old post

Mar 16, 2023 06:00 AM
Kathy Streib

LOL Ed Silva I once had someone call to ask if they could bring their dog to the Orchid Show. 

Mar 16, 2023 01:56 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

It is a virtual who's who of ActiveRain reviewing their blogs for 2022.  Maybe I need to go down that rabbit hole too.  Of course, what is good for the goose is good for the gander!  😃

Mar 16, 2023 08:14 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Ray Henson no rush!  Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 and I will be hosting a challenge in May about statistics. 

Mar 16, 2023 09:53 AM
Kathy Streib

Ray Henson yes...don't rush because the May challenge will involve that and be fun!!!!

Mar 16, 2023 01:58 PM
Ray Henson

Thank you for the head's up, Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker and Kathy Streib.  I was just getting ready to proceed. 

Mar 18, 2023 08:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for sharing some of your impressive statistics.

Mar 16, 2023 08:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley the numbers add up when you've been here for years! LOL

Mar 16, 2023 01:59 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thanks for the trip down the rabbit hole. I just went back to your 'menage a Trois' when you met Roger in Florida. What fun.

Mar 16, 2023 09:18 AM
Kathy Streib

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 I remember calling him as I was driving home from our meetup. I had the title in my mind but wasn't sure if it would be too crude for the site. I called to see what he thought. 

Mar 16, 2023 02:00 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kathy Streib And knowing Roger, the title was just fine. 🙃

Mar 16, 2023 05:05 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Lots of  👀 see what is posted Kathy, whether it brings business or not. I'm thinking of doing this as well. Wishing you and Larry a wonderful Thursday!

Mar 16, 2023 09:20 AM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! wait until the May Challenge that will be hosted by Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker and Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 

Mar 16, 2023 02:01 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Thanks for the heads-up on this, Kathy Streib!

Mar 16, 2023 03:03 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - reading your post, I wonder if Hugh Hefner learned much about bunny-hopping?  I ask only for any possible statistical purposes since he is no longer around to ask.  Any other conclusions might be considered mindless.   

Mar 16, 2023 09:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs I'd imagine the bunnies hopped around a lot back then. 

Mar 16, 2023 02:02 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

How fun Kathy!  You've got some pretty impressive numbers!  It's fun to take a look back, isn't it!  And as you might have read already Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 and I will be hosting a challenge in May about statistics and what one can learn from them.

Mar 16, 2023 09:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker I'd heard and consider this dress rehearsal!!! LOL 

Mar 16, 2023 02:09 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

🤣

Mar 16, 2023 03:23 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I looked at what were my top 10 blogs with the most views in the last 12 months, and I was surprised to see that it was one of my "Fall Progression of Colors" blog.

Mar 16, 2023 12:11 PM
Kathy Streib

@George Souto that's one of my favorite posts and I look forward to it each year. 

Mar 16, 2023 02:11 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy:

Sounds like we have an upcoming challenge in May to looks more closely at stats. I think I'll wait till that challenge before heading down the AR stats rabbit hole...although I have been down many other rabbit holes on Google, and far too often.

Jeff

Mar 16, 2023 02:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy 2010 vs 2022 huge difference, time and exposure glad you had the time to research it and post it here, Endre

Mar 16, 2023 09:25 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

would be fun to 'go down the rabbit hole' and check out my old stats! And I like to focus on local --nothing like showing off how well you know your market and the best of your area

Mar 17, 2023 09:32 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Seven of my Top Ten viewed posts were Halloween Costumes.

Another was also Halloween related....a local haunted house post.

The other two were actually staging related...bringing new life to a dresser by painting it and improving the appearance of your home by painting the front door.

Mar 20, 2023 09:57 AM