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ActiveRain May Challenge…Why Choose YOU?!

 

The recent NAR ruling has generated many posts, articles, and news commentaries.  Some of the news has been skewed…some of what I’ve read seems canned. 

 

Someone recently told me their bank might add a lender/agent to the staff. “After all, anyone can do what an agent does?” 

 

Real estate agents, stagers, inspectors, and lenders are already subject to misconceptions. Now more than ever, it is important that your readers learn from YOU the value you bring to the table. 

 

This month Debe Maxwell, CRS  and I are hosting a challenge that should be easy for all of you to write!

May’s ActiveRain Challenge…Why Choose YOU?

 

What’s involved…

~Tell your readers how the NAR decision will impact them.

~Tell your readers what sets you apart from others in your field.

~If you are retired, we want to hear from you too. For example, if you are a retired agent, you can write a post sharing what you think is important when hiring an agent. Use your imagination!!!

~Include at least ONE GRAPHIC

~Post should be at least 300 words

~Your reader wants YOUR WORDS. Please NO Artificial Intelligence.  (or we’ll apply Artificial Points!)

~Copy a link to your post in the comment section below

 

AND FINALLY…

~Challenge runs from May 2, 2024, and ends May 31, 2024, at MIDNIGHT PST.

~1500 Points will be awarded 

 

NOTEIf you have already written a post addressing the questions and your service, you can still participate. Rework your post…add new thoughts now that some time has passed!!!

 

PURPOSE…Bob Stewart always held challenges that in the end benefited our businesses. He challenged us to write the kinds of posts that our consumers wanted and that would make the phone ring. 

 

We look forward to reading your posts!

 

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Kathy Streib
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Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

LOTS of comments and entries!  What a great challenge.  Thank you so much for providing the opportunity for each of us to share our talents. 

Here's mine, "Choose an Ethical, Knowledgeable REALTOR"

May 06, 2024 04:45 PM
Kathy Streib

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ Thank you for participating!!! I loved what you wrote! You have shown that by following your passion you've been able to carve out a niche for yourself!!!

May 06, 2024 07:37 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Sorry, forgot to pop back and let you know I loved your entry, Jan!

May 07, 2024 08:40 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Debe Maxwell, CRS and Kathy Streib - here is my entry for the 2024 May Challenge:

Why Choose Me for the DFW Texas REALTOR

Thanks for the challenge. 

May 07, 2024 12:59 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you so much for participating, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - I'm off to read your entry!

May 07, 2024 08:47 AM
Patricia Feager

Debe Maxwell, CRS - thank you. I didn't see any comments. I hope it wasn't too much or not enough. Let me know if I need to revise it.

 

May 07, 2024 08:38 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm so glad you came back and let me know, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP. I will continue to check to be sure it 'took' this time! 

May 07, 2024 09:09 PM
Kathy Streib

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP I absolutely loved your post!!!! It let your readers know who you are!!!

May 14, 2024 07:58 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Kathy.  I actually wrote this post for my personal website.  In reviewing it I realized I was stating probably more accurately, by accident, what I do for my clients rather than if I had done the AR post specifically for giving myself a shout out.  lol

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5842094/it-s-not-always-about-the--closed--transaction

Thank you for hosting and all the work that is involved in doing so.  Mark

 

May 08, 2024 02:27 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho I did read your post. This is what agents need to write to show buyers and sellers why they should use your services!!!! Thank you.  

May 09, 2024 06:28 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you, Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho! Looking forward to reading your post!

May 14, 2024 08:08 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy and Debe - you didn't expect anything conventional from me, did you?  Bless Your Heart.  Here is my entry:

And So It Goes. . .

May 10, 2024 05:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs your post did not disappoint!!!!! Thank you. 

May 14, 2024 07:56 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

OH, with that lead-in, I can't WAIT to read your entry, Michael Jacobs!

May 14, 2024 08:16 PM
Michael Jacobs

Kathy Streib and Debe Maxwell, CRS - thank you for cohosting this May 2024 AR challenge.  

May 15, 2024 04:12 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
May 10, 2024 06:06 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 loved it and appreciate your taking the time to participate!!!

May 14, 2024 07:55 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you, Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400! I'm off to read your entry...

May 14, 2024 08:52 PM
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Central Florida!

Thanks for another challenge! I went ahead and jumped on. 

Why Choose Ben To Guide Your Real Estate Transaction. 

May 13, 2024 10:23 AM
Kathy Streib

Thanks Ben DeHaven I loved your entry especially the use of videos. 

May 14, 2024 07:53 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks for your entry, Ben DeHaven! I'm looking forward to reading it...

May 14, 2024 09:24 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I know I already uploaded one post, but thought this too could be added, not that I get extra points, but it is in the vein of what you were asking for.

Giving you the confidence to make the right decisions

May 13, 2024 12:28 PM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I loved your post!!! Many thanks for participating. 

May 14, 2024 07:51 PM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Kathy Streib and Debe Maxwell, CRS Here is my entry into the May Challenge!  Choose Wisely When Buying or Selling Real Estate!

May 14, 2024 10:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker Just finished reading your post!!!! Thank you so much for participating. 

May 14, 2024 06:05 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Another wonderful entry, Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker - I know you'll certainly get my referrals when I have them coming your way!

May 14, 2024 09:53 PM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Kathy Streib Thank yo for stopping by my blog...I hope a few more do and also leave comments.  Have a great Tueday evening and Wednesday morning!!

May 14, 2024 06:26 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Here's my post

The value of a buyer's agent? Buying a house is so easy! 

Thank you both for hosting the May challenge, Kathy and Debe!

May 16, 2024 10:46 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

LOVE your entry, Andrea Bedard! Thank you again for participating in this month's challenge.

May 22, 2024 10:11 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Hello Debe Maxwell, CRS  and Kathy Streib 

This is for you ladies  Just another day in the Life of Real Estate Agent 

May 18, 2024 06:40 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm off to read your entry, Hannah! Thank you for participating in this month's challenge!

May 22, 2024 10:12 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 Kathy Streib and Debe Maxwell, CRS 
Here is my entry into the May Challenge:
Who Ya Gonna Call? Stress Buster: Carol Williams  

May 26, 2024 07:46 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I started reading your post last night and am going back to comment now, Carol Williams! Thank you so much for your entry!

May 28, 2024 05:48 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

OK, here you go! 
Kathy Streib 

My May Challenge Entry: WHY HIRE ME?

May 27, 2024 09:12 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you for your entry, Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets! I'm off to read it now...

May 28, 2024 05:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets I knew I could count on you!!! Thank you. 

Jun 01, 2024 01:20 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Why buyers and sellers should choose me as their Realtor.  https://activerain.com/droplet/J6Kr

May 28, 2024 07:56 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Will Hamm just read and commented on your entry!!! Thank you!!!!

May 28, 2024 10:09 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you for your submission, Will! I'm off to read your entry.

May 29, 2024 02:00 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

This topic is more important now than ever Kathy Streib and Debe Maxwell, CRS and bravo for hosting it. Changes are in the wind. Here is my entry: Choosing Your Arizona Buyer's REALTOR®...Things Change in August 2024

May 28, 2024 12:28 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you for participating, Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI.

May 29, 2024 09:04 PM
Kathy Streib

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI   thank you for your post.  You spelled it out well why buyers should choose you.  

Jun 01, 2024 01:21 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thank you, Debe Maxwell, CRS, and Kathy Streib, for hosting the May contest!

Here's mine 

May 28, 2024 07:53 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm off to read your entry, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

May 29, 2024 09:05 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400   I read your entry and loved it. Pure Margaret. 

Jun 01, 2024 01:24 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thank you, Debe Maxwell, CRS, and Kathy Streib, for hosting May's challenge! 

Jun 01, 2024 04:25 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Below is the link for my entry into this month's ActiveRain Challenge.

"Letter of Recommendation"

May 30, 2024 08:19 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks you, George! Looking forward to reading your entry.

May 30, 2024 09:04 PM
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
Inactive - Scottsdale, AZ
The Art of Storytelling

Great challenge. I got my article written just in time.

https://activerain.com/droplet/J6SH

Thanks Kathy Streib 

May 30, 2024 10:12 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks, Joseph Domino 480-390-6011! We're looking forward to reading your entry!

May 30, 2024 09:05 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Joseph Domino 480-390-6011 Just read your post and thank you for participating in this month's challenge. I wonder about sellers who choose a discount service and either don't care or don't know that they could be leaving mone on the table if and when they sell it. 

May 31, 2024 12:38 PM
Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp
SLS Home Inspections-Kankakee Will Iroquois Grundy Counties - Bourbonnais, IL
The Home Inspector With a Heart!

Why choose you entry

Thanks and looking forward to all the entries.

May 31, 2024 10:15 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hi Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp! I look forward to reading your entry. Thank you for participating in May's AR challenge!

Jun 01, 2024 08:58 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Inspwhat can I say...I loved your post.  

Jun 01, 2024 01:28 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I think I always have to strike a ball in being an expert and being equally kind. This isn’t always easy to do for me

Dec 05, 2024 09:48 PM