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Ask An Ambassador: Another Week, Another 1000 Blog Ideas

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

Okay, maybe not 1000.  Maybe a 100.  Maybe 50.  Maybe 10.  Whatever the number, there's ample opportunity to fill a blog if you're open to the ideas all around you.

The topics cover the entire gamut.

From a personal basis, I could cover the following and even find a way to tie every idea to real estate:

Our senior Chihuahua Bunny, the retired therapy dog, having a sweet 16 pizza party with the rest of her Chihuahua pack.  Okay, not a full pizza for them, just the little crust rim around the pizza that we refer to as "pizza bones".  They love 'em, even the picky eaters.

How having our builder make mistakes has helped us find even more mistakes, and get them fixed by people that care about doing it right.

Why is it so difficult to get some tradespeople to follow through and give an estimate.  We WANT to give you our money, so why are we having to chase you down?

Giving your word to do a job STILL matters.

How personal do you want to get?  For me, some events and things just aren't for public consumption.  You won't find them here.  You won't find them on X or Facebook.  But the people who really know me, I'll open up about the details 1v1.

From an ActiveRain perspective, more topics are out there.

What's the best way to get newbies to stick around?

How well do you REALLY know the Community Guidelines?

What does ActiveRain management owe the community?  (you might not like my opinion on that topic).

Is a rant post a good post?

What does it mean to be a good member of ActiveRain?  And what should be done if someone isn't a good member of ActiveRain?

From a real estate professional perspective, more topics are out there.

What's the best way to gain the professional expertise you need?

What's the best way (for you) to attract potential clients?

What's your best tech?

How do you save time?

How to you screen prospects?

Is AI the current bright and shiny, or does it have long term worth?

All of this is just scratching the surface. 

Ideas can come at you at any moment. 

Filter out what won't help you.

Focus on what will help you.

Write.

Keep paying attention.

Repeat.

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

Bill & Liz aka BLiz

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Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.
It is always wonderful to see the creative blog topics and fresh ideas you and Liz share each week! Thank you for continuing to inspire the community with such thoughtful insights and keeping us all engaged with your posts.
Aug 18, 2026 05:13 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Gwen, I know when I'm asking someone to stop and read our post, I'm asking for one of the most valuable things they have:  the minutes of their day, so I feel a personal challenge that when I write these AAA posts every week, I need to try and provide something of value to those gifting me with their time.

Aug 18, 2026 05:43 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Really appreciate your Tuesday Posts, always reminding and encouraging us to be thoughtful about our posts and others we engage with in the AR community. What is the best way to attract potential clients means focusing on who you are trying to attract. There are so many things to write about..be intentional and  authentic in your style!

Aug 18, 2026 05:40 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Dorie, the beauty of being authentic and writing our own posts, we never had to remember a "story" that is being told.  It's who we all are, and it's easy to remember when we're being authentic.

Aug 18, 2026 08:14 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The pizza party for your senior Chihuahua Bunny sounds like a lot of fun!  People shouldn't worry about what to blog about, as I am sure that they see something every day that would give them something good to blog about, haha.

Aug 18, 2026 06:13 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Some Chis will wear the party hats, others want to immediately knock them off :)

Aug 18, 2026 08:14 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Sand 'n Sea Properties - Galveston, TX
Galveston, TX 936-203-0279

I have found over the years that blog ideas can happen at the most random of times. I have started putting these ideas into my phone, so when I have the time to write them, I just pull out my list.

Aug 18, 2026 06:20 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Paula, the number of sources are enormous.  Customer service encounters, client questions, something on a radio talk show, a comment or post we've read, it just does on and on.

Aug 18, 2026 08:15 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Sometimes I am driving along and I think of a really good blog idea. Often, by the time I get to my destination I forget. So frustrating. My car has google, by I always forget to use it. 

Aug 18, 2026 06:53 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

Back when I used to commute it was about 20 minutes, and some of my best ideas would hit during the drive.  Keeping them front and center until I had an opportunity to jot a note, now THAT could be a challenge.

Aug 18, 2026 08:16 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

My post today was inspired by something that happened last week, yes lots of ideas, think about all the questions clients ask and answer each one in a post.

Aug 18, 2026 10:35 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

I've generally assumed if one client has a question, other consumers would have the same question.  FAQ type posts are great blog topics.

Aug 18, 2026 08:17 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Bill when I was blogging daily I never ran out of ideas for a blog, and usually had a number of them sitting in draft and ready to post.  All I had to do was look at my work day and that normally generated an idea or two.

Aug 18, 2026 01:20 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

I think I still have a pile of starter topics in my draft queue :)

Aug 18, 2026 08:17 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

I agree with Dr. Paula McDonald about topics come out of the blue. Because I am a paper person, always jotting down thoughts and ideas. Thank you for these weekly reminders. 

Aug 18, 2026 01:21 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Sometimes finding the sticky note, or the back of the envelope I jotted down the idea on the fly could be a challenge.

Aug 18, 2026 08:18 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block Team @ LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

I love posting from personal and professional experience but these are great ideas and a wonderful kickstart list!

Aug 18, 2026 02:11 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

We all have a lot in common, so using that common ground to set up a blog post can be a great starting point.

Aug 18, 2026 08:18 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I have ideas; it's just getting them written that's the problem! Thank you for even more suggestions!!

Aug 19, 2026 05:16 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

I've generally not lacked for ideas, it's time, or motivation for a particular topic that can be the challenge.  Some drafts stayed drafts because I didn't the overall tone when I was finished.

Aug 19, 2026 07:50 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Great questions and thoughts to inspire blogs.  I have 2 in draft I've been working on.  More to come!

Aug 19, 2026 12:49 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Always good to have some in the draft mode!

Aug 19, 2026 07:50 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

My daily blogs are a breeze since I write about whatever is happening in the moment. Once things slow down, I think it might get tougher. Hopefully, that never happens!

Aug 20, 2026 01:13 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

It's my opinion that any agent staying even a little bit busy will not lack for topics.  Buyers and sellers are a topic creating assembly line.

Aug 20, 2026 04:05 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Have always had something to write about, Bliz. Ranting? No. Leading a discussion...Yes. Gardening? Absolutely! Thanks for always being the voice of reason here. 

There's more to life than work, the internet and social media, though I do like it here in the Rain.

Aug 20, 2026 03:42 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

I like it here too, even if not as visible in the olden days when I had time to drop 30+ comments a day.  

Aug 20, 2026 04:06 PM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Finding a reason to write an AR post is not hard. 

Finding the time to write an AR post is a different story.

Aug 21, 2026 05:24 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

John, no argument from me on that point!

Aug 23, 2026 06:50 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Bill, this is SO true! I think one of the biggest misconceptions about blogging is that we have to sit down and somehow invent a topic, when most of the best topics/ideas/fodder are happening around us every single day.

A conversation, a contractor who doesn’t follow through, a funny moment with a pet, something that happens in a transaction or even a question someone asks can turn into a terrific post. And, as you said, not everything has to be shared. There’s still a big difference between being personal and making everything public.

I also love your last few lines: pay attention, filter, focus, write and repeat. That really is the formula. Once you train yourself to notice potential topics, the problem usually isn’t finding something to write about—it’s deciding which idea gets written first!

Now, I just need to get more 'regular' at the blogging thing again! I'm trying to start a 'series' for Thursdays. That'll make me commit as you are, to at least one each week. 

Aug 21, 2026 08:59 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Debe, I generally haven't had a problem finding ideas, but sometimes the challenge is being in the right mental state for a particular topic.  And if it's not there, move to something else that better gels with my mindset for the day.

Aug 23, 2026 06:52 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Ha! I think that's it in a nutshell--the mental mindset, Liz and Bill Spear! My issue now is getting back into the focus of blogging. I have a lot going on in my life--as we all do--why not write about it?!

Aug 23, 2026 07:01 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Debe Maxwell, CRS , a rarety, I just finished drafting my weekly AAA post and have it autoscheduled for Tuesday, so I'm a good 24 hours ahead of my usual!  And it's sparked by something we've talked about recently.

Aug 23, 2026 08:06 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Bill,
I find that just going about my daily life reveals plenty of fodder for blog posts. 

Aug 25, 2026 03:56 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

I've found the same.  If I want to blog daily, I can.  Now it's more a matter of available time rather than not having ideas.

Aug 25, 2026 07:40 PM
Jacob Campbell
The Keyes Company - Boynton Beach, FL
Real Estate Agent

Haha. Hey guys, I'm not sure who posted this one! I'll just say Bliz you guys make a great point. I want to use activerain as the tool that it is. I will get to 500,000 points someday. Every day I will repeat until I have earned it. Thanks for the reminder to keep my head down and grind!

Aug 25, 2026 10:02 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Jacob Campbell , this community shares tons of great information.  Depending on your target audience, you may want to upgrade to Rainmaker now so the public can see your posts, then work as quickly as you reasonably can to reach the 500,000 point mark and then receiving the free Rainmaker account.  

Aug 27, 2026 07:24 PM
Jacob Campbell
The Keyes Company - Boynton Beach, FL
Real Estate Agent

Liz and Bill Spear I was considering that, I may we will have to see how I’m feeling as time goes on haha. Thanks for the advice

Aug 27, 2026 07:35 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

You're welcome!  Good luck, and if you need help, just reach out.  Bill

Aug 27, 2026 07:38 PM