What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain-September 20 to September 26, 2015.

What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain-September 20 to September 26, 2015

I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.  It could be something techie, something about Real Estate, about a place or person!  Or it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

September 20: Brad Andersohn   How to Use Video Crowdsourcing for Real Estate

Everything is video and Brad has shared with us another tool to take your marketing to a new level. What do you think?

Kent Temple   Fall Home Maintenance Tips

This list is perfect for your next newsletter or for yourself.  Put together your own list for your area of the country.

September 21:   Sally and David Hanson   Losing “Control” can mean Taking Control.

This is a post full of compassion that gets to the heart of why people may act as they do.  And for any of us who work with the public, it’s something we need to recognize.  Beautiful post.

September 22: Max Van Natter Be an Encourager

I love this wonderful story from Max Van Natter. We learn from those around us, even our children. Who do you have around you?

Jeffrey DiMuria The Truth About Cats, Dogs and Real Estate

You hear of the number of agents who drop out after the first two years but Jeffrey gives a pretty interesting break down of why.

September 23: Laura Cerrano    Where Is the Money Corner of My Office?  Step by Step Guidance.

That shuffling sound you hear is the moving of several desks of members here at ActiveRain.  Laura gives us such good guidance when it comes to Feng Shui.  And, don’t forget to check her schedule she’ll be taking her knowledge on the road soon.

September 24: Marte Cliff    Does it matter where you are?

Marte points something out about our signature which is one I had not thought of.  Are you keeping yourself hidden and missing out on opportunities?

September 25: Lou Ludwig Positive Thinking Will Turn a Red Light Into Green.

One benefit I've experienced with getting older is picking who you want around you. I tend to back away from people who are too negative. They can stop traffic in all directions.

September 26: Jay Markanich    “The Drippen” by Edgar Jay Markanich (A Sad Tale of gutter Drip Woes)

Jay is not just a home inspector and poet but regardless of your political bent, you should read some of his Jay’s Free Enterprise Blog.  This post is what would happen if Edgar Allan Poe met Mr. Goodwrench.

Dorie Dillard     Is your office showing videos of your company’s listings?

Could you be missing an opportunity to market to someone right in your own backyard?

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl 10 Ideas for Realtors to Use Pinterest.

Yes, I'm very behind in my Pinterest engagement but if you're searching for ways to use Pinterest for your business, Wayne and Jean offer some good tips.

Thank you for letting me do what I love to do each day... learn something new!