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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Concierge SL0475285
It's odd. I've invited quite a few people to join Active Rain. It's important (not for points) but for new & interesting content & idea sharing that new people join.  I've noticed that the new members are increasing, but not at the rate you'd expect from a profession that has over 1.3 million Realtors alone (not counting the licensees, mortgage brokers, title, escrow & other related professions).  Share the wealth!
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
I've noticed the membership has slowed down also.  There are about 50+ people on my invite list that haven't joined... I'm going to lose the contest going on for the end of Sept...  my original prediction was about 4900 but then I changed it to 7000 or something based on all the active rain articles published... oh well.
Sep 06, 2006 12:34 AM
Colleen Irwin
Retired - Irondequoit, NY
Creative Real Estate Solutions...
It is interesting that more people are not taking to it, but it is important to note those that are joining seem to be the cream of the crop and those that go out of their way to improve.  The content continues to improve and evolve to meet our needs.  I am sure we will hear a lot of why didn't you tell me about this sooner as time goes by....
Sep 06, 2006 12:56 AM
Roberta Murphy
San Diego Previews Real Estate - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
I have been surprised at the number of people who let the invitation slide--even though I add personal remarks for each. In some cases, they could even be a featured agent for their cities.
Sep 06, 2006 01:23 AM
Bob Pavey
RE/MAX Hometown - Aventura, FL
CRS
David I have invited a lot of agents for some reason they declined, this is why they are struggling
Sep 06, 2006 01:27 AM
InSite Virtual Tours
InSite Virtual Tours - Eugene, OR
I also see this as a neat opportunity for web presence and am surprsied more people don't accept. 
Sep 06, 2006 02:02 AM
Maureen Francis
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
I've repeatedly invited people.  They say it sounds great and then don't join.  I guess we can't help it if they miss the boat.
Sep 06, 2006 02:05 AM
Carlos "Chaz" Mena
RE/MAX Premier Associates - Weston, FL

David,

I totally agree. Reading some of the blogs have given me some good ideas to improve my business. Thanks.

Sep 06, 2006 02:25 AM
Christopher Smith
TREGO REALTY - Cedar Rapids, IA
David, I've done the same thing with Realtors around the country and have gotten the same response.  Either people are too busy to participate, or for some other reason.  I think it's their loss, and they are losing out on a great community!
Sep 06, 2006 03:18 AM
Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS, ABR
RE/MAX Shoreline - Portsmouth, NH
Buying or Selling? Ann & Jim are the local experts

I think you'll see membership here start to level off very soon if it hasn't already.

RealTalk, which is the granddaddy of all list servs for Realtors has around 20,000 or so participants and it's been around at least since 1997-8 or so.

I believe one of the reasons it's sorta shot up in members is that the Internet Crusade guys that run it now require newly graduated e-PROs to participate for 30 days.

I think there's a phenominal number of Realtors on here right now.

Sep 06, 2006 03:26 AM
Scott Daniels Florida Real Estate 2.0. Agents Earn 100% Commission.
Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. - Cooper City, FL

David,

The point of A/R is not for points,but for content.. Don`t get fooled. You`ll never see 72,000 pts in your life! Your fingers can`t type that fast!  "}

Sep 06, 2006 09:26 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

I have sent out many invites and not one agent has bitten the worm......

Oh well...i would say it is a numbers game...the more you invute the more who will join....

Sep 06, 2006 11:54 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

There are lots of people who join and never participate after their initial sign-up. Is that any better than those who don't respond at all?

There will always be those who participate and those who don't. I don't personally care about the numbers, I care about the quality - and those who actively participate ARE quality.

Sep 06, 2006 12:16 PM