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Does anyone use the search bar anymore?

By M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

Services for Real Estate Pros with NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time

August 08, 2010 01:23 PM

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It can be challenging to come up with something new to write about in a world of real estate professionals. (Maybe that is why reblogging seems so popular).

Active Rain has a very productive search bar. If we use it, we may avoid publishing a post very similar to someone else's; or find an opportunity to reblog a similar post with personal comments. (Take care not to lose your own "voice" by reblogging too much.)

Using the search bar also gives us the opportunity to comment on older posts that may deserve new life. Reading posts at Active Rain regarding your intended topic may inspire you and possibly open your eyes to information you had not considered.

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Terry Dunshie

Home Smart Elite - Mesa, AZ

East Valley Native

I have it installed, but rarely use it. In fact I don't have it load with Firefox, it's there, just hidden.

Maybe it's time I took a second look at it.

Thanks!

Aug 08, 2010 01:27 PM

M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time - Grand Canyon, AZ

Suzi Woods, Prior Independent REBroker in MS

Go, Terry!

Aug 08, 2010 01:33 PM

Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi

The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA

The Nines Team in Lodi

Suzi - unfortunately yes - I have it installed and use it - too regularily! I find the posts from "way back" and of course, I have to read every comment. I'm sure glad that I rarely watch television - something would have to go! It's an awesome tool .... thanks for asking.

Aug 08, 2010 01:36 PM

Scott Hayes

(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX

Realty Austin, Broker Associate

I use the search button, but never the search bar. Didn't know we had one.

Aug 08, 2010 01:42 PM

M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time - Grand Canyon, AZ

Suzi Woods, Prior Independent REBroker in MS

Scott and Jack, thanks for commenting. Actually whichever search "thingy" works. I was actually referring to the search function located in the top red active rain home page bar...??? Anyway, a search is a search and provides the same rewards. Jack, I empathize. I can't tell you how many times I thought I was going to write and ended up reading and commenting. Actually, I guess I learn more reading than writing:-)

Aug 08, 2010 02:08 PM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Suzi, use the search all the time. I'm a little embarrassed to say that lately I've discovered the "channels" function and been poking around in there.

Aug 08, 2010 02:19 PM

M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time - Grand Canyon, AZ

Suzi Woods, Prior Independent REBroker in MS

Thanks, Nick. See you at your blog.

Aug 08, 2010 03:22 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I would think, your specialty with HUD would have a multitude of great topics...Archives are always fun but often dated.

Aug 08, 2010 05:50 PM

Charlie Ragonesi

AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA

Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

Hi Suzi great as always to read your post. I do not have it installed but after reading this I think I will . I am often searching for things here and wonder how the heck can I find it> Thanks for the help

Aug 09, 2010 01:51 AM

M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time - Grand Canyon, AZ

Suzi Woods, Prior Independent REBroker in MS

Paul, you are right about archives. My problem with researching what has already been written is that I get distracted. However, it is fun when using an ordinary search engine to find AR posts while not specifically looking for AR posts. HUD Homes, hmmm. My most recent personal viewings made me wonder what planet they were on in pricing.

Charlie, It is alway nice to hear from you.

Naturally I did not have any of you guys in mind when I wrote this short post. I was actually wondering about some recent posts and wondered how many times we will see the same subjects covered over and over again. Of course this rarely happens with Localism, and rarely with experienced members. I think some of the (yawn) repetitiveness of some posts also comes from -reblogging-.

I hope to see more first and personally written blogs.

Aug 09, 2010 02:57 AM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Suzi - using the search function could be a little better if you were able to filter your search easier but it is still a great tool for the use you put it to.

Aug 12, 2010 08:49 AM

M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time - Grand Canyon, AZ

Suzi Woods, Prior Independent REBroker in MS

Greetings and aptly defined, MS Kathy.

Aug 13, 2010 07:21 PM

Robert Smith

Preview Properties, PC - http://www.RealEstateMich.com - Brighton, MI

SRES, Search for Homes Brighton-Howell-SE Michigan

I have a google bias, so I use the google search bar and click it to 'search site' quite often when I'm looking for something specific that I believe is on a particular web site. It works wonderfully. It's amazing how much info resides on a site that is not easily accessible. I use it most often on municipal web sites where a link has been taken down, but the original info is still present.

Oct 20, 2010 05:44 AM

M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time - Grand Canyon, AZ

Suzi Woods, Prior Independent REBroker in MS

Hey, thanks for contributing, Robert. I hope this note finds you having a beautiful, productive day.

Oct 20, 2010 05:58 AM

M. Suzi Woods (Gravenstuk)

NOW Sharing the life and spice of the GC one day at a time - Grand Canyon, AZ

Suzi Woods, Prior Independent REBroker in MS

Hey, thanks for contributing, Robert. I hope this note finds you having a beautiful, productive day.

Oct 20, 2010 05:59 AM