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WAIT A MINUTE!! WHERE are the AR points for my peers?

By
Mortgage and Lending with Seacoast Mortgage Corporation, RI (20021119LB & 20031576LL), MA (MC2107) & CT MLO 10920

Ok...where did the points go for everybody?  We are missing a piece of AR we all enjoyed seeing! Have you noticed your point tally on Active Rain no longer is publicized?  Click on your state and see the changes that AR made.  For one, you no longer know how many points you need to step up to the next level or how many the step below you has to go to catch up to you.

Is all this important anyways?  In the scope of life, NO, but AR can be a game of sport which encourages blogging.  The blogging also creates increased visibility on the internet for consumers to notice us.  We also learn from each other by increased blogging.  By the point summary going away, we may now all lose a bit.  Some of us may blog less.

What do you think?

I do like the "CALLED SHOTS" feature.  This feature creates another "game".  We each have 5 shots per day to pick a post which we feel will become a featured post.  If we are right, we receive a "badge".  I just tried this today, so I do not know what a badge does for me, but AR has piqued my curiosity!

Changes are usually good.  So, AR creators, I am hanging in here and going with the flow because I see the advantages of being here are many!

Posted by

Ann Sabbagh, President

"The BEST compliment is a client referral: Thank YOUUU!"

Seacoast Mortgage Corporation

401-305-6906 or 508-243-1190

Residential & Commercial Financing

MLO10920

RIAR: teacher for "The Mortgage Course"; "Valuation of Commercial/Investment Real Estate"; "Reading Financial Statements"

 

"When you choose me as your mortgage consultant, you also choose a financial planner who cares about YOUR financial strength."

Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Well, Ann, your post seems to be the overwhelming feeling of AR members. Karen Anne Stone, and Endre Barth among others, wrote compelling posts expressing the same dismay. In California, with over 27,000 members, I, at 105 and 136,000+ posts had been on page 4; now I don't exist. Hope it changes back--the sooner the better.

Jul 19, 2010 04:24 PM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

I noticed that too but they are still ranking us and the points can be viewed on our profiles.

Jul 19, 2010 04:25 PM
Mary Macy
Top Agents Atlanta Metro - Roswell, GA
Top Agents Atlanta Metro

YOu are right, there is no bar to shot for now??? What happened, did someone complain, I was working diligently to get to the next level, now I have pie in the sky to shot for!!!  Kinda possibly defeating, I will have to sleep on this, seems unfair???

Jul 19, 2010 04:28 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Ann, I haven't noticed but have been away for the weekend...not sure if I like this!

Jul 19, 2010 04:29 PM
Ann Sabbagh
Seacoast Mortgage Corporation, RI (20021119LB & 20031576LL), MA (MC2107) & CT - Pawtucket, RI
President, Sr. Loan Officer

Lottie, OUCH!  I went to CA and looked for you: GONE! You should call AR: you worked too hard for this to happen!  I trust they are working on the glitches to their new system, but I would still call.  You deserve recognition!!  Thanks for the comments all! 

Jul 19, 2010 04:32 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

I just re-checked Arizona.  The same 2 individuals repeatedly are in the section labeled Arizona Real Estate News.  Does anyone know how to get your blog post into this section?

Jul 19, 2010 04:41 PM
David Spencer
Keller Williams Northland - Kansas City, MO
Show Me real estate in Kansas City

The elimination of ranking also eliminates the ability of customers searching for a local agent experienced in their market on this platform.

Jul 19, 2010 05:15 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Ann - There have been a couple of featured posts and several other posts on this topic over the past day or two.

Jul 19, 2010 05:34 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Ann, alot of hub- bub & brouhaha about the new design & points disappearing...it just says to me to be consistent & blog better & often...i think the 2 top spots are the best & that's a long way off for me...AR staffers are listening though!

Jul 21, 2010 06:39 AM
Paige Walker
Paige Walker - Pineville, LA
Real Estate Guru - Alexandria Pineville LA
 

I miss seeing the points....It's always been sort of a challenge for me! I hope they come back!

Jul 26, 2010 10:35 AM