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Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't know that there is a clear answer to this question, Michael. I'm on AR everyday answering questions and posting comments and try to post something daily. But I only ask questions when I really need an answer to something. Alot of the questions asked are a bit silly or vague and really hard to answer. Some seem as if they are posted only for points.

May 17, 2015 09:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Under-utilized, but I see repeats of many of the same questions.

May 18, 2015 12:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Many don't realize it's here.

Many don't have time to deal with it in this HOT market. In fact I've slowed comments on blogs to comment here. 

May 17, 2015 11:50 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I think they should eliminate this section and encourage everybody to put their questions in their blogs. 

May 17, 2015 10:42 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I think it's used and abused for points....

May 17, 2015 10:37 PM
Ambassador
1,076,551
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I think it's an overutilized segment in the rain.  It's actually my least favorite part of AR, as it seems many questions are just grabs for points.  It could be a benefit, but in it's current format I find it pretty silly.

May 18, 2015 03:48 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Michael -- I think there are currently many issues in the 'Rain and it seems as if participation has waned for posts and comments so it makes sense to me that a newer feature may not be garnering the expected attention.  

May 18, 2015 02:51 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

Well, Michael some people have inquiring minds, and some don't.  It is the nature of the beast.  A

May 18, 2015 01:12 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I see many that are just posting about their listings and market reports and moving on. Some think the Q&A is a waste of time and others that don't frequently blog are using it. So maybe it isn't everyone's cup of tea. I do see the same ones over and over and the machine gun approach with several from the same person in a row. 

May 18, 2015 01:08 AM
Rainmaker
781,674
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I don't know if the points are all that important but I do feel it's a way to keep your name out in front of everybody with a small amount of effort relative to writing a blog post.

May 18, 2015 12:49 AM
Rainer
114,473
Penny Brockway
Brockway Realty - League City, TX

I really do.  I get so much out of this area, more so than the blogging section.  I just like that professionals from all over the U.S. can chime in on their experiences.  I think it is the most valuable area of ActiveRain.

May 18, 2015 12:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael Thornton Ditto Nina Hollander's response.

May 17, 2015 11:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,656
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I only discovered this Q&A this year. I basically feel Active Rain does a bad job explaining the site and it's improvements, as after 8 years, I still basically have to discover on my own all the bells & whistles or have my fellow Rainmakers explain it to me. Which to some degree is the fun way, but I'd have utilized more, sooner, had I known...but didn't even realize the questions I wasn't asking.

May 17, 2015 11:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Considering the number of members it does seem odd that there aren't at least hundreds more willing to participate.

May 17, 2015 10:28 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Under-utilized! Say it's not so!

Where else can I go to read responses about concealed carry permits, or stray cats in the yard, or where'd my points go, or who answers extraneous questions. 

You do realize YOU ARE one of the same folks asking and answering questions.

So why do we do it? 

What are those who participate on Active Rain in pursuit of? Now, be aware that you have already noticed, it is not real estate information.

May 17, 2015 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I thnik many agents have not found this Q&A section.

May 17, 2015 09:43 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Michael I have noticed the same people are asking questions.  I agree with Nina Hollander 

May 17, 2015 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not my concern.

Dec 16, 2018 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Perhaps

Dec 17, 2017 05:43 AM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I think the Q & A has now taken the place of the blog comments.  It's a great way to gain a little knowledge and talk with old friends again, for me anyway.

May 22, 2015 01:34 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I think it's a highly abused segment of AR. Have you seen some of the questions that get asked?

May 19, 2015 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,291
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

This section used to annoy  me because some of the 1st questions were really lame. 1st year real estate quesitons. Now I think it is better & you can actually compile some good info/choices from these questions.

Wasn't this originally supposed to be for consumers & no one asked any ??'s?

May 18, 2015 11:34 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

or is it an easy point getter for the most part?   It is for me 90% of the time

May 18, 2015 10:54 AM
Rainmaker
931,002
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

Not only just asking- they also seem to be doing the answering as well. I even created a blog post about it. I don't know if it's under utilized or just something that the regulars find easier or most helpful in an ambassadorial way... and no... I don't really have an answer or even a firm opinion yet. Just an observation.

May 18, 2015 08:45 AM
Rainer
32,022
Will Johnson
Hendersonville, TN
The Sell and Stage Team

I definitely think that it is!  To be honest, I've been here for a few months and just noticed this section a few days ago.  I'll definitely start taking advantage of it more often from now on.

May 18, 2015 06:56 AM
Rainer
19,838
Cindy Dudley
Brockway Realty, LLC - League City, TX

I love the this segment for its variety and quick to the point information.  I can scan quickly to see if there are items/questions that interest me, read the answers, and chime in if I have something of worth to add.  I have also used this forum to find others that interest me and then followed their blogs.  That being said, I know some will use it for the points value only.  That's ok, if I learned something along the way, I don't mind if they move up the chart.

May 18, 2015 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,770,282
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

I've found some good content in Q&A, and hopefully asked a few worthwhile questions and provided some solid answers. I look at Q&A as the 'AR break room.' It's less informal than blogging and commenting, it doesn't always have to be about work, and it gives us a chance to get to know each other better outside of real estate.

May 18, 2015 04:22 AM