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Why Do I Comment on Market Reports and Listing Posts?

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Why Do I Comment on Market Reports and Listing Posts?

 

While I’m not an agent and am retired, I still read some market reports and listing posts. 

 

Why in the world would you do that? 

 

As for market reports and listings, I enjoy seeing what’s going on around the country. Do I remember it all? Of course not, but I do get a general idea. 

However, it’s more than an interest in them—it’s my way of supporting and encouraging the other members here. 

 

 

While there’s no rule saying you have to comment and reciprocate on every post, doing so builds a sense of fellowship and community that is the backbone of ActiveRain. 

 

It’s my way of letting them know they’re not talking to a brick wall. 

 

It’s also my way of thanking a member for taking the time to comment on my post.  That being said, I try not to make it tit-for-tat.  

 

 

Whether someone comments on my post is not a prerequisite for reading or commenting on theirs. I’m not that small-minded. However at some point, I will stop if I feel the member has no interest in what I say.

 

What about you? Do you read the market and listing posts of other members?




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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... I do read those posts and I do comment on them. And while I don't believe it's a tit for tat issue, as you know, at some point if I'm always reading and commenting on someone's posts and they never acknowledge that fact or reciprocate on mine, I stop reading and commenting on theirs. Clearly, those people have indicated they do not want a connection or relationship with me.  The definition of reciprocity is a "mutual exchange." When there is not mutuality, I move on. And I don't apologize for saying so.

Sep 10, 2026 04:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker I do much the same. I don't always comment on every post I read and often if someone shows no interest in interacting with anyone here, I will stop. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:11 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.
Community truly is the heartbeat of ActiveRain, Kathy! Even outside of active production, staying connected through market reports and listings is such a great way to keep a pulse on the industry and support one another. It definitely takes effort to build those real relationships, and mutuality makes all the difference. Thank you for this thoughtful reminder!
Sep 10, 2026 04:52 AM
Kathy Streib

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518  Some market reports are easier to read than others but I try to read a variety of them. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:12 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. As my drinking buddy from afar, Brian England, will attest, most of the time the thinking of Nina Hollander, Broker and myself are aligned. Enjoy. your day.  

Sep 10, 2026 05:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin  I'll continue to read posts from people who do not reciprocate but when I do, I don't comment. If I read them it's for my own benefit. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:14 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Those are good reasons!  I love supporting others and trying to steer business their way!

Sep 10, 2026 05:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England that's precisely what this community is about. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:14 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

How the real estate market moves is often a precursor to how all others markets will move. Nothing wrong with staying on top of what is going on!

Sep 10, 2026 06:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I agree. And it makes you stand out when other agents have no clue.

Sep 10, 2026 06:15 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

So, does that mean a text comment where 'good information thanks for sharing, and one is talking about a lost pet is wrong?

Sep 10, 2026 06:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 oh yes, I love the comments I used to receive that said "go out and sell a house."

Sep 10, 2026 06:16 PM
Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
Listing & Selling Long Island Real Estate

Kathy, I read all the market reports from people I’ve been commenting back and forth for years. I don’t care what they write about, I’m genuinely interested in what they have to say and its genuine interest.

Sep 10, 2026 06:20 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff I love this!!!   For me, it's often a challenge to see if I can understand what the market report means since I'm not an agent. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:17 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, I comment on them also, but I agree with Nina, many you comment and comment, and not only do they not acknowledge your comment, they never come over to my blog.   This is not good for them, when time to find a referral agent, they won't be in the running.

Sep 10, 2026 06:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner   And there are some here who post but have no interest in establishing a relationship. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:18 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

That is the sad part too.

Sep 11, 2026 12:05 AM
Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
Retired from real estate; active in life!

I do comment on market reports and listing posts from time to time and I do it to provide support and learn something, similar to you.

Sep 10, 2026 06:36 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kat Palmiotti you're just a nicer person than I am, Kat! :)

Sep 10, 2026 06:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Nina Hollander, Broker - oh, if they never ever respond, I stop!

Sep 10, 2026 07:22 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kat Palmiotti oh good... so I'm not the only "mean girl" here in the Rain! :)

Sep 10, 2026 07:53 AM
Kathy Streib

Hey Kat Palmiotti and Nina Hollander, Broker I can be (and am) a "mean girl" too. I have to check myself so the REAL mean me doesn't come out. LOL

Sep 10, 2026 06:20 PM
Kat Palmiotti

LOL Kathy Streib and Nina Hollander, Broker 

Sep 10, 2026 06:44 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib  Kat Palmiotti does this mean we need to start a new AR Mean Girl Group? :)

Sep 11, 2026 04:19 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Kathy. The majority of my comments are simply to support other members. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley you are the #1 supporter of the members here!!!!

Sep 10, 2026 06:21 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

When looking for posts to respond, quite often I search out those that are not market reports and will comment on an older post if possible. Most market reports are consumer facing but I have supported the member that way as well. 

A leetle dis, a leetle dat!

Sep 10, 2026 08:19 AM
Kathy Streib

I love it Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!   "A leetle dis, a leetle dat"  

Sep 10, 2026 06:22 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good afternoon Kathy,

I like to read other market reports of different areas and some are really done well with lots of information and an analysis from a local expert. That is important....I want more than just "Here this many sold at this price," I want to know how do the numbers compare to last year and the persons take on their real estate market. That gives me what I'm looking for!

Sep 10, 2026 01:15 PM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I love your reports because they explain to me, the non-agent, what it all means!!!  And you know how much I love to learn something new. 

Sep 10, 2026 06:28 PM
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Perhaps you do it to keep in touch or to offer the sound advice you lived by for many years to help others. Just always do you!

Dee Toohey

Central Florida Real Estate

407.421.7915

Sep 10, 2026 01:22 PM
Kathy Streib

Dee Toohey Hi!  We're both like that!  

Sep 10, 2026 06:29 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I comment on some of the market reports, especially of the members that maybe post a couple of market reports a month.  But I rarely comment on the market reports of members who post them almost every day.  I view those as a member blogging more for points than information.

Sep 10, 2026 03:59 PM
Kathy Streib

George Souto Oh yes... Most of the members here plst one or two market reports a month. That's fine!!

Sep 10, 2026 06:30 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I do the same thing, Kathy! In fact, I spend much of my time doing that and most do not reciprocate. Hey, hopefully it helps them get recognition on their listings! I feel the same way about this, "Whether someone comments on my post is not a prerequisite for reading or commenting on theirs." AMEN!

 

Sep 11, 2026 09:03 PM
Peter Mohylsky, Broker
Property Management Inc.-Destin - Sandestin, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I do read and sometimes comment but not always.  it is interesting to see how some agents market them selves even tho there is no feedback regarding how effective their marketing is.  It does show that some agents do take the time to become their "market experts"

Sep 16, 2026 01:49 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Kathy, you are so kind to support agents by reading and commenting on their posts!  AND sharing your list of posts each week that we'd otherwise miss.  Kudos!

Sep 17, 2026 06:16 PM