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Ask An Ambassador: IYKYK

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Real Estate Agent with Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com SAL.2002007747

If You Know, You Know.

IYKYK has a lot of application in the Rain.

In the Rain, the longer you're here the more likely you'll know what you need to know!

Comment exchanges, Zoom calls, blog posts, phone calls, texts, emails, Facebook and more give us insight into the personalities on the other side of the screen.

You'll know who has the most distinctive writing styles  (e.g  Andrew Mooers from Maine & Richie Naggar from Cali are just two examples that you could remove the header and give us a paragraph and we'd know who wrote the post).

IYKYK who will give you a thought out comment and who will...not.

You know who is in it for the relationships and who the point mongers are.

You know who you can trust with a referral.

You know who will share information.

You know who has your back.

You know who has kids and grandkids and furballs and bees.

You know interesting facts about living in Washington, Montana and every other state in the U.S. 

You know how to enjoy the travels of others and have a vicarious walk with Nick on the Camino.

You know the backgrounds of others, what brought them to real estate, their specialties in the business.

You know inside tips and guidance to improve your business.

You know how different areas do things differently to get the same effect.

You know about potential changes that can impact all of us.

You know who needs a "bless your heart".

You know there are at least two sides to most stories.

You know ActiveRain changes, but doesn't change, all thanks to the people striving to keep the culture of this place intact.

So what do you know?

Until next Tuesday, just Ask An Ambassador if you need help,

Bill & Liz aka BLiz

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

You know who will share an Ambassador post sometime before Tuesday runs out!

You know who does glass blowing and who takes amazing photos and who loves gardening.

Yes, yes, yes, I agree with this post!

Jun 17, 2025 05:25 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Some of us are kind of stubborn that way :)

Jun 17, 2025 06:23 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bill. Surprising how much you know about others here in the Rain you have never met personally. And when the opportunity comes to meet personally, how accurate your IYKYK assumptions turn out to be. Enjoy your day.

Jun 17, 2025 05:25 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Wayne, we even get to watch some people move into retirement :)
There are a lot of people here I never expect to meet in person, yet I have more chats with them than many people I've met face to face.

Jun 17, 2025 06:30 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

This reminds me of Lou Ludwig. You knew pretty quickly if the post was a Lou post! Michael Jacobs ponderings are also quite distinctive as well as fun to read. 

Jun 17, 2025 06:15 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

True, two more that you could readily identify, and there are others!

Jun 17, 2025 06:30 AM
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 Bill,
I know that I love this post.

I know that reading this post gave me a smile.   I know IYKYK is real, because somehow this place feels like a coffee shop version of the Cheers bar, where everyone knows your name. Cheers to the ones who show up, speak up, and lift up. You know who you are." 

Jun 17, 2025 06:20 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

That's a good comparison.  There are some people that I don't personally gel with, they can have their corner and I'll have mine.  I gravitate to the people that maintain a positive attitude about this community (despite it's known limitations).

Jun 17, 2025 06:31 AM
Carol Williams

Just like life, Liz and Bill Spear... not everyone is going to like everyone. It doesn't take long to figure out who your peeps are. 😊

Jun 17, 2025 06:37 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

And we're civil to those who aren't, Carol Williams! Bill & I have joked about having two lists - those we refer to and the list of those we never will! Liz and Bill Spear ;-) 

Jun 19, 2025 09:28 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Carol Williams, I went to Aldi last night and bought a bag of apples.  On the box, McDougal Farm, East Wenatchee WA :)

Jun 20, 2025 07:40 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Liz and Bill Spear 
And, you knew exactly where that is, right? 😊

Jun 20, 2025 07:43 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Carol Williams , that I did thanks to the Zoom call you hosted :)  And I'm trying a different variety than I had before, Pink Lady.  I don't do an apple for lunch every day, but for the last few months I've been buying a bag and changing type each time.

Jun 20, 2025 08:11 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

You're right about that... I could identify a few bloggers blind-folded.  In fact in some cases it might help. 

Jun 17, 2025 06:27 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Blog posts, comments, the style and personalities will come out.

Jun 17, 2025 06:32 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

So true, and I have learned quite a bit about a lot of people in the Rain over the years.  I have met a lot of people in person and have to admit that there have been some surprises, haha.  Some people are actually just how they appear to be, while others, not so much, haha.  I am sure that people dislike me since I tend to put my foot in my mouth from time to time and deeply offend people, but I am grateful for the people in my life who know who I really am and what I am really about, and still love me anyway, haha.  There are a few of those in the Rain, but not many, to be honest, haha.

Jun 17, 2025 06:38 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Sometimes we just bring the popcorn :)

Jun 17, 2025 07:43 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bill (and Liz too) - ActiveRain is a social media platform.  But it's also a community.  Originally positioned in the real estate and adjacent arena, it has likely morphed beyond what could have ever been predicted in those earliest days.  Even its ongoing survival shows it is unique in an ever-changing environment.  

Jun 17, 2025 07:05 AM
Michael Jacobs

Bill Liz and Bill Spear - there is a reason why I chose a form of the word "survive" rather than thrive.  Just sayin'.   

Jun 17, 2025 08:01 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

It has survived, but I'd say it's more dependent than it should be on volunteers running the activities that used to be Bob & Kerrie's domain.  I appreciate that Ben keeps the lights on and the doors open, because financially I doubt it makes any sense.

Jun 17, 2025 07:44 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

No doubt, the blog posts per day are down, but it seems that many new members just join the place as a directory and lurk (which we did for our first few years here).

Jun 17, 2025 08:38 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I know that I laughed out loud when I read

"You know who needs a "bless your heart"." and thought of Kathy Streib who educated me on what that means.  

Jun 17, 2025 07:41 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

A phrase of multiple meanings :)

Jun 17, 2025 07:44 AM
Carol Williams

I laughed at that one too, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Jun 17, 2025 07:49 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bill- what I know is that every day I pop into ActiveRain, I'll learn something. I also know that we've lucky to have many interesting and supportive members here. 

Jun 17, 2025 09:44 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

This community has been a fountain of info, and not just real estate topics.

Jun 17, 2025 07:56 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

What I know is that it's been a fun and extremely valuable journey being part of the AR community/family!  I've had the opportunity to meet thousands of rainers in person and honestly most of them are exactly as they show up to be online. Awesome!  

Jun 17, 2025 10:38 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

You've got a much higher meeting count than me, Raincamps stopped about the time we got involved.  I think I'm around 20-30 total.

Jun 17, 2025 07:57 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Yea Bill the camps and workshops were huge here in PHX and I traveled to other areas as well.  First one I went to was in SF.  I also used to present at some and taught a lot of agents here in PHX area how to get started.  Some did.....others didn't.  You know how that goes!

Jun 18, 2025 11:03 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Liz and Bill Spear, I've got 17 of them right here in my house!! And, we can't forget Russell, Sharon, Renee & Michelle! See? You're doing WAY better than you thought! LOL 😂

 

Jun 19, 2025 09:34 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX
Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Liz and Bill Spear, George Souto, Debe Maxwell, CRS 

Today has been a very confusing day. I'm sorry I did not get on Zoom today. I planned to. After my class was over, I rushed home in time to get on Zoom. Unfortunately, I've been dealing with an accident caused by my next-door neighbor driving a U-Haul Truck while moving out. He hit my property. I've been on the phone a lot since then, taking pictures, answering questions, etc. The good news is, there was no bodily harm. However, the ordeal is a pain. 

 

Jun 17, 2025 03:07 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Glad you're okay!  Dealing with insurance companies can suck up a LOT of your time and energy.  We found out way more than we wanted to know about that process last year.  Hope everything gets resolved well for you.

Jun 17, 2025 07:58 PM
Patricia Feager

Liz and Bill Spear 

Bill, thank you for the offering of hope. Waiting and working with previous Insurance Companies, the experiences I've had was never friendly or with high quality customer service. 

Jun 17, 2025 09:15 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Oh my gosh, thank goodness you're okay, Patricia Feager! It's like having an auto accident and being okay but, dealing with the aftermath. It's the pits!!

Jun 19, 2025 09:35 PM
Patricia Feager

Thank you, Debe Maxwell, CRS for your concern.  Life is always waiting for an accident somewhere and someplace. There's the giver and the receiver and that's the story of life. 

Thank you. I hope life is treating you good. 

Jun 20, 2025 06:56 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

GREAT post!  I think you know who is genuine and has  a legacy in their own cities and towns.   Everyone has a story and reading those gives us a window into their good neighbor habits.  

Jun 18, 2025 11:46 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

There is definitely a lot that can be determined based on comments and posts.

Jun 19, 2025 06:22 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Bill,

As usual you created an insightful post! Active Rain is a community besides a social platform and each person brings something to the table. Some more than others. Some you'll mesh with some you won't! I always lean something which is a big plus for me!

Jun 18, 2025 04:19 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

The site has definitely transitioned from a post for SEO site to a participate for social activity, education, and some SEO (sometimes).  

Jun 19, 2025 12:18 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Love this and all so very true. As one who lives in the South, I love the reference to, "Bless your heart"! I busted out laughing at this one. 

Jun 19, 2025 06:12 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Paula, despite living in Ohio for 34 years, I still have Southern roots :)   I spent most of my pre-Navy days living in the South.

Jun 19, 2025 12:18 PM
Jacki Tait, CLHMS
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Flagstaff, AZ
Finding Your Place in Flagstaff, Arizona

Love this...I tend to log on and read other's posts but then feel like I have nothing to contribute.  And I don't want to be one of the "great post" commenters. Anyway, this actually helped me see ways I may be able to get more involved, so thank you!

Jun 19, 2025 12:05 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Jacki Tait, CLHMS , just like you did right here works perfectly!  Comments that give an indication that the commenter actually read the post means a ton to me!   And beautiful area you work!  Visited there a couple of times some years back and loved it!  

Jun 19, 2025 12:16 PM
Jacki Tait, CLHMS
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Flagstaff, AZ
Finding Your Place in Flagstaff, Arizona

Thanks for the encouragement Bill! Love that you have been to Flagstaff...it is beautiful indeed :)

Jun 19, 2025 01:25 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

If it was just me, it's an area I'd consider for retirement.  But it's not just me, so off to WV instead :)

Jun 20, 2025 07:37 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, this is one of your best, Bill! I could see who you were referring to in each sentence and agree wholeheartedly. I did laugh out loud at the southern reference - while I use it as empathy sometimes, it is best known to southerners as snarky! See? Even when we're snarky, we seem nice! LOL

Jun 19, 2025 09:38 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

There's a foot for every shoe :)

Jun 20, 2025 08:06 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I didn’t know much about it myself and now I know and I’m grateful.. Thanks, Bill!!

Jun 19, 2025 10:26 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

You fill a unique spot for this community :)

Jun 20, 2025 08:07 AM
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

Thank you for the swift kick in the pants!!

I did not see myself on your list....but if I had...it would probably be:

You know who should be participating a lot more than on the erratic schedule they do participate.      

As I said at the start...thanks for the knuckle on the back of the head....I will try to do Better!  (Shades of childhood crossing my memory bank right now!) 

Have a great weekend Liz and Bill Spear   Mike

Jun 20, 2025 06:48 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty , we all do what makes sense for us at the time.  I used to blog daily, now it is once a week.  You continue to do what makes the best use of your time and we're here for it.

Jun 20, 2025 08:08 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Yes. Being in the "Rain" has been and continues to be a learning experience.

Jun 22, 2025 03:52 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

There are no shortage of people willing to share in the Rain.

Jun 23, 2025 07:59 PM