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Are you mindlessly addicted to blogging?

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Home Inspector with A Closer Look Home Inspections

Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you?  ~Fanny Brice

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.  ~Dr. Seuss

Blogging can be addicting!  Many times there is nothing more fascinating than logging on and reading the content of different blogs.  However without an appropriate clear cut purpose to our blogging, our blogs can lead to the irrational posting of cold, impersonal, and often confusing information.  You know the type of blog I'm talking about...the kind of post that is void of any uniqueness, individuality or personality of the blogger. 

Don't get me wrong, I like reading the how-to's just as much as the next person, but having that information presented in a way that reveals the uniqueness and insight of the blogger is what makes it a much more interesting read. 

Whether you're a real estate agent, a home inspector, or a stager, all of us here on AV blog for different reasons.  Some blog to network with associate and peers, some to gather leads, or perhaps some blog to find support from others in the field who have been through or are going through the similar situations.  And you know what?  I think these are all valid reasons - most definitely!!

But if we are just posting mindless information just to get our "fix", we run the risk of alienating those around us, our peers, and God-forbid - our current and future clients!

God knows we could all just post information that would fill a thousand blogs on a thousand different boards.  I don't know about you, but I would rather read one page of one blog that is unique and has personality than 1000 blogs that spit out mindless technical information.

Now, being a home inspector, I like sharing and talking about the seemingly limitless points of home inspection.  A lot of you like talking about the minutia of real estate or staging.  Whatever you like talking about, let your uniqueness and character shine through your blogging.  Do this and I believe AV will not only become the topic of discussion around many water coolers, but will become the water cooler itself!

 

Calvin Bailey
A Closer Look Home Inspections
Phone: 1-905-240-0182
Cell: 1-905-442-0487
Web: www.inspectorpages.com/cbailey1
Email: cbailey1@on.nachi.org

 

 

 

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Jacob Morales - Arizona Mortgage Planner
US Bank - Scottsdale, AZ
I really make it a point to always blog about things that are meaningful and important to me. Not just blab useless garbage that is just filler for more points. After 1 week here. I have shifted my free time I used to waste on TV on bloggin. And personally I love it. 
Mar 17, 2007 12:06 PM
Christopher Smith
TREGO REALTY - Cedar Rapids, IA
Calvin, I still haven't found my "inner blogging voice" yet, but I still love writing blogs and reading others to gleem information and utilize all of the great ideas posted here on AR to my advantage.  Maybe someday that voice will come and my blogs will become a lot more powerful of a medium.
Mar 17, 2007 01:26 PM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Good stuff....Calvin...

I started blogging about 5 months ago and I have not stopped...it is doing my website good.....

AND I have a pretty good group in here as well.....

or should I say,"God has a pretty good gruop in here.."

=-)

Mar 17, 2007 03:23 PM
John McKenna
InfraredClass.com - Dallas, TX
Good point... I can blog that... smile.
Mar 19, 2007 07:25 AM
Bob Elliott
Elliott Home Inspection - Chicago, IL
Chicago Property Inspection
Good thoughts Cal .I am Getting sick of these guys trying to make themselves into something they are not with their cut and paste tactics.What really gets me is how many people think they are genius's in their compliments of encouragement.
Mar 25, 2007 04:34 PM
Calvin Bailey
A Closer Look Home Inspections - Oshawa, ON

yeah, I'm not a big fan of cut and paste either. 

I have read some good non-personal (non-personal....is that even a word? LOL) technical information on inspections here on AV.  But, personally, I like to rely not only on my own personal experience, but by reading such great technical information, chewing on the content for awhile, understanding it and applying it.  

After all that, if it actually works and makes sense, I will then attempt to make my own notes all the while attempting to add a spark of my own personality to it.  If I think the information would be of interest to others, then I may write a little blog about it.  If not, I don't.  :)

Mar 25, 2007 05:47 PM
Bob Elliott
Elliott Home Inspection - Chicago, IL
Chicago Property Inspection
Forgive me for my new blog as it was to good of an article to pass up."Can I sue my Home Inspector" is to good of a follow up on Deal Breaker to ignore.Lets call it the exceptions to every rule-rule.
Mar 26, 2007 12:03 AM
Paul Anyanwu
RE/MAX SOLUTIONS - West Orange, NJ
CRS, SFR, Broker-Salesperson, Sales West Orange,NJ
No iam not mindlessly to blogging, i utilize it to further market my listings and get exposure my market thanks it is a fair question.
Mar 27, 2007 10:58 AM
Tom Giansante
The Title Company of Jersey - Wildwood, NJ

Calvin, although I'm not addicted to AR, I probably fit the "mindless" profile....

 

 

"Blackberry"

Mar 27, 2007 03:29 PM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~
  Hi, I am not addicted... yet!  :)  I just joined and this is my first blog, (of my own) I had only read them in the past.  I do know that when you get in here, or any other good blog place, it is hard to leave.  I keep finding one more ‘that looks interesting' to take a ‘quick' look at, and the time does tend to fly.  There is lots of good information in here and I like to learn, so it is easy to get carried away.  You know, I am thinking I have an idea for my second ever post.  Thanks Calvin  
Mar 29, 2007 12:41 PM
Joseph Grabowski
Keller Williams Preferred Real Estate - Yardley, PA
REALTOR - 4saleinbucks.com

Maybe you can start BA...Bloggers Anonymous

I have not become addicted to blogging, at least not yet. Hopefully I will not. Need to focus on other stuff.

 Gotta keep some balance

Jun 16, 2007 04:15 PM
Emilie Cueva
Prudential California Realty - Pittsburg, CA
REALTOR- SRES, AHWD, QSC

Hi, Calvin!

Another good point presented here on AR!  Thanks for posting this. 

With all the varrying ideas we find here, as well as opinions left and right, it really is a good thing that somehow once in a while someone steps up to offer kind reminders.

 

Jun 16, 2007 06:18 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents
Blogging is definitely addictive. As much as I enjoy learning from others, it's a place I come to share my thoughts with others as well. But you are right, I want to make conscious effort of contributing some real stuff instead of blogging mindlessly.
Jun 16, 2007 11:42 PM
David Helm
Helm Home Inspections - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, Wa. Licensed Home Insp
Calvin, You've hit one of my hot buttons.  Cut and Paste for points is pointless.  All one has to do is look at the number of comments most of this type of blog gets to see how pointless it really is.
Jun 17, 2007 07:01 AM
Salt Spring Island real estate agent Scott Simmons
One Percent Realty Vancouver Island - Salt Spring Island, BC

I'm not addicted at all I could quite at any time, quite at any time, quite at any time. I think I have heard that rant before.

cheers
scott

Jun 17, 2007 07:18 AM
David Helm
Helm Home Inspections - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, Wa. Licensed Home Insp
Scott, I just wanted to step in here and say that I love your island.  My wife and I get over there at least once a year.  Love the Saturday market in Ganges.  We even went so far as looking at homes there.  Unfortunately, we can't 1031 exchange into Canada.  If we sold our rental and bought in Canada, we'd have to pay capital gains tax.  Boo!
Jun 18, 2007 03:48 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and Evenen Calvin

Its sure alot of fun to come to the AR site to blog, amd meet up with friends you make along the way here in the community.

Jan 10, 2010 09:18 AM
Baker Home Inspection and Commercial Properties Inspections
Baker Residential and Commercial Properties Inspections - Springfield, VT
Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont

Hey there and afternoon to you Calvin
Calvin, sure hope everything is going well for ya!

Sep 05, 2011 10:49 AM
Baker Home Inspection and Commercial Properties Inspections
Baker Residential and Commercial Properties Inspections - Springfield, VT
Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont

Hey there and afternoon to you Calvin
Calvin, sure hope everything is going well for ya!

Sep 05, 2011 10:52 AM
Baker Home Inspection and Commercial Properties Inspections
Baker Residential and Commercial Properties Inspections - Springfield, VT
Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont

Calvin, I'm stopping back by in-order to check to see if you had started being active on your blog here agin or not.

Jul 27, 2013 10:54 PM