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Please Don't Throw Me Any More Gold Stars

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

 

gold star

 

Oh no, not another gold star. Please, no more gold stars!

Brer RabbitYou know the story of Bre'r Rabbit don't you? If not go read it, I will wait for you.

 

In Active Rain, if you are NOT lucky, your post winds up featured.

 You get lots of comments, but then you have to take the time to answer each one. 

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I suppose I could answer them all like a true  Type E  and say to everyone, "Thanks for the comment." But I don't think people will like that; this is not how to make friends on AR. We need to be answered, and I really need plenty of time to answer each person's comment in depth.

 

 

But it's like being caught in a briar patch - the more you do, the more stuck you are. It's messing up my time management. So please, no more gold stars while my business is so brisk.

 

For now, I need to learn how to write a really good post to get the iThornsnformation out there, but one that is not featured. In fact, I don't know why Broker Bryant  and all the other really good bloggers havn't caught on to this yet!

 

He and a few others are  so unlucky that their posts get a gold star every single time. So sad because they have to answer hundreds of comments.

 So the trick is to write a post that you are sure will not get a gold star. Write it good enough, but not so good that it gets featured, and then you won't have to worry about taking so much of your valuable time responding.Four Leaf clover

Ah ha! I think I have this AR blogging figured out. Now I'll have an advantage over all the other really good agents. Let them keep writing featured posts. Let them take time to answer comments (and get no points for it), and I'll have time to go list and sell houses. Yes!

Please, no more gold stars!

www.homerome.com

Baltimore, MD 

MR Sig

 

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Margaret Rome
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Comments (214)

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

The comment string here was great!

Sep 17, 2017 05:05 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

This made me chuckle as I read through the comments - and please have a great day 

Sep 17, 2017 05:17 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi, Margaret --- I wasn't a member in 2007 but felt as if I was seeing a history lesson of this forum by reading the comments.  

Sep 17, 2017 07:08 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Margaret

Such fun to take this trip back in time! Features have always been a hot topic, at least a long as I have been a member. I enjoyed reading all the comments, especially from those we don't hear from any longer, and from Laurie Manny!

Jeff

Sep 17, 2017 08:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland ,

OMG..this was quite a trip! I started blogging in 2008 but many of these rainers I remember. I gave it alike too!! Thank you for the link!

Sep 17, 2017 09:04 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

How did I never comment on this post before?  I had been here a year and still had not learned where to go for the most information!

Sep 18, 2017 08:35 AM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

An entertaining post and comments! Looks like you had things figured out from the beginning! 

Sep 18, 2017 01:03 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Well  Margaret, you know I would not have been able to sleep properly if I did not add my two cents.... all I can say is it was a different world in many respects....Endre

Sep 18, 2017 06:35 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

 

Looks like I'm a bit behind in my comments!

Sep 22, 2018 01:38 PM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

I'm more than a bit behind on just about everything AR related!

 

Sep 22, 2018 06:06 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Rich Jacobson So good to see you on such an old post!

Sep 22, 2018 07:22 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Margaret

I DO remember this post from so long ago. Such fun to read it again and think about the early days. And to read comments from so many we don't see around AR any more.

Jeff

Sep 23, 2018 08:23 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Margaret, the stuff I write that I think won't go over... gets featured.  huh??

Sep 23, 2018 11:32 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jeff Dowler, CRS Yes back from 2007

Sep 23, 2018 02:57 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

John Henry There's no way to know..so just keep blogging and having fun.

Sep 23, 2018 02:58 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Margaret:

This is quite some history, on a topic that has been part of AR as long as I have been around. Fun to read again.

Can a good post get re-featured? LOL

Jeff

Jan 26, 2022 01:08 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jeff Dowler, CRS I don't think could be re-featured unless I reposted it. Guess it could go into Carol Williams Second Chance

Jan 26, 2022 01:15 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Margaret,
This was a fun blast from the past that I missed the first time around. I do recognize some of the "old-timers" though. 

Let's see if we can get you another series of comments with an SCS Feature. Set some time aside for responding to comments.  😃

Jan 26, 2022 01:33 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

So good to see you, Carol, and you know we all love your SCS!

Jan 26, 2022 02:08 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Oh yes Margaret, I know Br'er Rabbit.  In fact..... I live in the briarpatch and my very first job with a paycheck and withholdings for taxes was at the Uncle Remus Museum.  The author (Joel Chandler Harris) was born right here where I live in Eatonton, GA.

Jan 26, 2022 01:34 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Tammy Lankford, Tammy, Thanks so much for the call today. It was fun catching up, and I loved your comments about the Br'er Rabbit! 

Jan 26, 2022 02:10 PM