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The Secret of Success - At Least Mine!

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Real Estate Agent with Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)

I get emails from other AR members who ask me how I consistently move up in the ranks.  Well, blogging helps.  And, it is certainly the lifeblood of our business these days. 

However, commenting ranks right up there as well.  Why?  You only get 25 points per comment per day up to 10 comments.  BUT, if you make 20 comments per day and set aside a specified time to READ those posts.  Guess what happens?  The authors like you.  And, they return the favor, mostly, (but we won't go into that here). 

There are some authors whom I still read, but never comment on because they haven't bothered commenting on a single post of mine.  Call me jealous.  I call it courtesy.  Once in a while I have something that is of interest. 

But, yet, I seek out new voices.  They need encouragement.  But, they must remember to comment back once in a while. 

 

This is all a give and take.....a really great give and take.  But, remember, if someone takes the time to comment and not just click through, you might have a subscriber.  And, those are really the lifeblood that brings you the Gjuice. 

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For more information about real estate values in your area, give me a call or email me at 763-497-1870 or mclaughlinhomes@gmail.com  

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc.    

When you need to buy or sell in St. Michael or Albertville Minnesota, or anywhere in Wright County, Sherburne County or Anoka County or Hennepin County, give me a call! 

John Jonas
ReplaceMyself - Virtual Assistants - Highland, UT
John Jonas

I agree a hundred percent Suzanne. There was a time when I was wondering, where are all the rainers? Why aren't they noticing my posts? But that was because I wasn't showing them how much I loved their posts too. When I started commenting, without the points in mind really, I started getting follows and comments. No rocket science! As a bonus, you learn people, you learn a lot. :)

Jul 09, 2014 08:55 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Thank you for the reminder. I do try to comment on people I follow on a regular basis.  Have not done as good a job on following up on new comment or as I should. 

Jul 09, 2014 08:58 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Quiet as a church mouse happens. Your clicks show that if the comments are low, missing. The point is outside the AR sand box. Not the leaderboard. Results, more listings, more sales and round trip tickets to box row seats at real estate closings.

Jul 09, 2014 10:23 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I'm with you here.  Sometimes I don't have the time (or don't take the time to be honest) to respond with comments after somebody has commented on my blog, but I try!  

Jul 09, 2014 10:40 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I also do 10-20 comments per day and have a total of 205,000 comment points(and AR friendships) . I'm now using this campaign    http://actvra.in/4hVj on as many posts stuck at only 2 comments(and yet to receive points).

Jul 09, 2014 11:02 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I try to comment on every post I read. I also try to reciprocate on comments. Sometimes, like this past weekend, I end up with a feature when I am away for several days and never get caught up!

Jul 09, 2014 11:14 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Give & Take....it can do so much if we join and support it. The opposite is true too

Jul 09, 2014 11:16 PM
Ann Nguyen
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Truckee, CA
Lake Tahoe Truckee Homes For Sale

I am guilty of not commenting on all the posts I read lately...due to the lack of time, but you are absolutely right, it's a give and take so I will make time from now on :-

Jul 10, 2014 12:00 AM
Jenna Weinerman
Updater - Manhattan, NY
Your ActiveRain moving & relocation expert

A wonderful reminder to keep your eyes on the prize! Thanks!

Jul 10, 2014 01:01 AM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Good to know. Thanks for sharing the secret to your success on ActiveRain!

Jul 10, 2014 06:39 AM
John & Shannon Cox
CALL REALTY - Mesa, AZ
THE COX TEAM

I never thought of that--the give and take to making comments. I do appreciate it so much when people comment on my blogs. My eyes have been opened!

Jul 10, 2014 07:14 AM
Jimmy Van Smith
Frisco, TX
Residential Mortgage Loan Originator

Comments are like encouragement. When I receive them I feel very accomplished. Great reminder to encourage often!

Jul 10, 2014 07:30 AM
David Rod
Scottsdale, AZ
Over 6,000 homes sold in 27 years!

Being new to blogging this is a great advice for me! 

Jul 10, 2014 07:32 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

Courtesy.  It's amazing that it still needs to be taught at times.

Jul 10, 2014 10:21 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Great post Suzanne and thanks for your support and comments.

Jul 10, 2014 11:02 AM
Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop
NextHome Experience - Chelan, WA
A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!

Hmmm, not sure why but I never thought there was any correlation between subscribers and Gjuice? Nice to know now! :-)

 

Jul 10, 2014 12:34 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Congratulations on the feature. I got behind yesterday, and today. Now I have some reading to get caught up on. 

Jul 10, 2014 01:22 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Suzanne~ It's really about building relationships and that means give and take, just as you said.

Jul 12, 2014 02:51 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Thanks for all the kind comments.  I know that my success lies in my contact with the people I work with!

Jul 25, 2014 06:26 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

I am guilty of not making 20 comments a day...and I never have to my recollection.

Feb 02, 2015 08:13 AM