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Rainmaker
1,624,653
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, I would skip all those questions. Do not take it personally, students, but you ask mostly boring questions and never read answers. 

Jan 22, 2016 04:19 PM
Rainmaker
5,110,554
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't see why not. I also don't understand why they feel they need to hide their identity. I mean, what's the big deal? If there's a good question I'm happy to answer it... but why hide?

Jan 22, 2016 07:52 PM
Rainmaker
955,852
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Some of the questions are disclosure in itself! 

No disclosure needed IMHO.

Jan 22, 2016 03:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,055,762
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Nah. Lots of unlicensed folks hovering about. Some who perhaps should be unlicensed. LOL!

Jan 22, 2016 10:23 PM
Ambassador
2,454,984
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

No, although I guess AR could add a title that says "Student."

Jan 22, 2016 07:36 PM
Rainmaker
4,580,874
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Should?  I'm not sure but I see that some do.   

Jan 22, 2016 09:10 PM
Rainmaker
4,898,253
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Some I find some amusing.  And think back to the days when I also knew nothing.

Jan 22, 2016 07:56 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Fred. Disclose to whom? I could care less, if it is a question worth answering, if not just move on.

Jan 22, 2016 05:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I have found that most of them have used the title "Industry Observer" in their profile.  "Industry Observer" is one of the options from the list of titles that AR provides.  Many of them also state that they are based in Utah.

Jan 22, 2016 04:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I think most of us know when the question comes from a student or school but I think it would be good if they disclosed it.

Jan 22, 2016 01:03 PM
Rainmaker
140,768
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

They shouldn't be allowed to ask the same question over and over.  Can the instructor give them unique questions?

Jan 22, 2016 12:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,505,503
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Can we put a big scarlet "S" on their profile pics?

Some of them have been disclosing their student status, which I do thank them for.  So far though I think only one has been an active participant reading and replying to posts.  Most don't bother reading, so I have fun with my answers.

Jan 23, 2016 01:51 PM
Rainmaker
1,663,836
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I'm with Nina Hollander on this one Fred.

Jan 22, 2016 11:44 PM
Rainmaker
564,720
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

It's obvious who they are and I recognize the q's, so not sure it's necessary.

Jan 22, 2016 08:57 PM
Ambassador
2,162,548
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Some of these questions are so textbook, no further disclosure needed.  I think many people don't mind answering questions, they just don't want feel as if they were tested somehow. 

Jan 22, 2016 08:48 PM
Rainer
150,466
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

I don't answer anyone's question unless I see that they are an active agent. My attitude is if they have questions, time to get studying some more!

Jan 22, 2016 07:35 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 Fred Griffin . I think that it should be disclosed.

Jan 22, 2016 05:17 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Fred Griffin I do not think one needs to disclose here if someone is a student or a successful agent. 

Someone may just do to clarify, I guess.

Jan 22, 2016 03:19 PM
Ambassador
6,413,611
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Seems unnecessary Fred, we all recognize the questions, i have already answered most of them several times and now just skip over them most days.

Jan 23, 2016 07:02 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

HMMM...not a bad idea.  If someone tells me they are pre-license, I gladly answer the question

Jan 23, 2016 05:30 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

I agree with Inna kind of boring. 

Jan 23, 2016 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I think the students should not be on the site...licensed agents, only.... 

Jan 22, 2016 11:56 PM
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

Of course!

Jan 22, 2016 10:36 PM
Rainmaker
1,204,786
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

full disclosure is nice.  

Jan 22, 2016 10:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Fred Griffin I don't mind the questions, but they keep asking the same questions over and over. They aren't too original when asking.

Jan 22, 2016 09:53 PM
Rainmaker
556,536
Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

Should vendors?

Jan 22, 2016 09:16 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

NO, unlike anyone, they can ask questions, BUT I would like to see them put their picture and update their bio to say they are. THEN if peopel simply stopped answering questions with no pictures or bio, they would be forced to do it right or stop asking questions. I give them kudos for trying to learn more, just want them to have full profiles so we know who they are. That is Active Rain way

Jan 22, 2016 09:14 PM
Rainer
94,155
Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

Be required from who? 

Jan 22, 2016 12:40 PM