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Rainmaker
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Never.  I want my comments to be mine and mine alone.

May 29, 2015 09:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Sometimes. No rhyme or reason to it.

May 29, 2015 11:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

A great question, Joe. And in my case, I first write my response, then look at what others have to say.

May 29, 2015 10:44 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Joe-funny but I almost always respond with my content immediatly then go and read others. There is always the edit button

May 29, 2015 09:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Sometimes Joe. If I read it and have a strong opinion or answer I will just write my comments and then read the others but sometimes I am interested to see what others have said.

May 30, 2015 03:04 AM
Rainmaker
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Sometimes.  It varies on the subject and if I have time. 

May 29, 2015 11:20 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No, I don't wish to be influenced.

May 29, 2015 10:36 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

For the most part I just let them rip Joe, on the remainder it's a metter of if the post or comment screams "Oh, this'll should be good." Often the comments make the post instead of the other way around. 

May 29, 2015 10:34 PM
Rainmaker
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I usually just make my comment but depending on the topic, I may read the other comments first to see if everyone else has already said what I said, then I can expand on that instead of just being an echo.

May 29, 2015 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

If 177 comments preceed mine, I will read the blog again and post my observation.

If 10 or less comments I will read the comments, and usually post my observation regarding the blog.

Occaisionally, for a blog with 177 comments, I will tally the comments to reveal the narrow mindset of real estate professionals who are commenting. 

May 29, 2015 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Sometimes it depends on what the blog is about and my thoughts on the subject.

May 29, 2015 09:43 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes, I  often do.

May 29, 2015 08:51 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning Joe. Yes, I scan through them and read the ones that catch my eye.

May 29, 2015 06:23 PM
Ambassador
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Joe- it really depends.  If there are a lot of comments, then I'll go ahead and comment, then if I have time read the other comments.  You can learn a lot not just from the post but also from the other comments!

May 30, 2015 02:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Joe,

I read the comments, because most of the time they are written by people I respect.  I like to read how they think.  Then I write mine, sometimes I even refer to them, because they inspired me in some way...A

May 30, 2015 12:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I usually do read every comment first.... then I'll give my 2 cents....

May 29, 2015 11:57 PM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Always, comments can be more interesting some time offering more insight, new questions or a great addition. Any crazy or sarcastic comments are deleted. 

May 29, 2015 10:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Sometimes.  Others do not necessarily feel the same way that I do.  So I want to know the feel of others also.  Open Mindedness..

Jun 04, 2015 10:54 AM
Rainer
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Tiffanie Radomicki
Cherry Hill, NJ

No. I like to write my thoughts before I get influenced by others.

May 31, 2015 10:28 AM
Rainmaker
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Business is so crazy, I barely have enough time to write and comment.  No, I do not read all the comments before making my own.

May 30, 2015 12:17 PM
Rainer
334,783
Linda Metallo DiBenardo
RE/MAX Impact, Lockport, Illinois - Lockport, IL

I always read the comments first, if the blog topic interests me I am curious what others have to say. 

May 30, 2015 09:03 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Sometimes, not always if I am pressed for time. When I do, I must admit I often learn stuff.

May 30, 2015 08:42 AM
Rainer
212,500
Kristen Correa, Broker
Kristen Correa Real Estate & Reedy Creek Realty Services - Keller, TX
I love coffee & real estate. I am out of coffee!

Often! Especially will read replies first if the post really has a sincere and urgent ask or call to action, to see if others already said what came to my mind  - I don't like being the nth person to say the same thing when we can just "like" the 1st person to say it 100 times vs. repeat it 101 times. I may have something that no one said and that unique comment may be far more helpful to the blogger by then... Then there are plenty of times I don't even read the post, just the title before I comment. I confess. That is not wise.

May 30, 2015 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

When time permits.

May 30, 2015 07:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joe,

I tend to read the comments..I like to see others comments and sometimes comment or quote part of their comments. It feels like interacting more with the group!

May 30, 2015 07:28 AM
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

Sometimes yes and sometimes no.  It just depends on my interest level on the topic.

May 30, 2015 04:53 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joe -- it depends.  With time at a premium and trying to find posts of those I follow, I don't always even have an opportunity.  If I "see" someone who typically writes thoughtful comments I may read.

 

May 30, 2015 04:12 AM
Rainer
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Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

Sometimes if the question warrants it and I am really curious what others have to say.

May 30, 2015 12:03 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Joe Petrowsky Sometimes I do.

May 29, 2015 11:24 PM