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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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Absolutely, plus I change the names and sex to protect the innocent. 

Sep 12, 2016 12:10 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Yes.  I only comment on what the entire world can read ... and I stand behind my comments. 

Sep 12, 2016 10:51 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

You should always believe there is a mic open, a camera clicking and in private, in public, think customer. Be a good person all the time is the goal to strive for and it takes a life time of improvement right? AR comments are not the primary barometer of how are we going for reputation. Your testimonials are.

Sep 12, 2016 09:27 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I am very careful about anything I say in any social media and how I say it.

Sep 12, 2016 09:01 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I make a point not to comment or blog about current transactions...

Sep 12, 2016 02:55 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

In some cases it would be best to not discuss these issues. And make them Members only if a blog post. You never know who might see them, or share them

 

Sep 12, 2016 12:50 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I am careful about the type of comment I make and never get specific with any client references.

Sep 12, 2016 08:59 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
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Yes, I do watch what I add to AR when answering questions or blogging.

Sep 12, 2016 02:41 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Absolutely!  Our fiduciary must be maintained - it's far more important than any comment!

Sep 12, 2016 02:32 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hella,

Yes, we are careful!  A

Sep 12, 2016 02:20 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Caution, err on side of caution.

Sep 12, 2016 12:37 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I sometimes will re-consider making a comment on very explosive issues

Sep 12, 2016 11:02 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am not sure how much of the public is on here.  That would be a good question to ask if anyone knows.  

Sep 12, 2016 10:54 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I am always mindful of clients reading posts and I do whatever I can to promote that blogger.... always....

Sep 13, 2016 01:14 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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There have been moments where I have commented or answered, then quickly deleted before posting.  

Sep 13, 2016 01:04 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Not at all, I continue to do what I normally do.

Sep 12, 2016 10:19 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
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I am a believer of the golden rule. 

Sep 12, 2016 08:46 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I always think of the possible reactions that people might have tp my blogs, answers and comments.

Sep 12, 2016 02:10 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I am always careful on the WWW. One never knows who is reading the post/comment and might eventually become a client?

Sep 12, 2016 12:16 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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yes absolutely...

Sep 12, 2016 12:12 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Yes, I am always thinking about whether it is something that I would want to be quoted on later. 

Sep 12, 2016 10:56 AM
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Denise Hamlin, Broker/Owner
Cardinal Realty ~ 319-400-0268 - Iowa City, IA
Helping Happy Clients Make Smart Choices

As far as I'm concerned we are all using the Internet. AR is not a private place. (Even members only posts). Anytime I write a blog post, review or comment anywhere online - On Activerain, FB or anywhere else for that matter I consider that the whole world can see it. No exclusions or exceptions.

Sep 14, 2016 04:46 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® it's not just blogging, anything and everything we do on Internet has to be done right!

Sep 13, 2016 04:06 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I try not to be to snarky here in the Q&A section, but I fail a lot at that.

Sep 13, 2016 09:47 AM
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Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

They read out blogs, but are you referring to the comments we make on other posts?  I don't anyone could find my comments.  I believe I turned them off some time ago.  

Sep 13, 2016 08:45 AM
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Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

It depends what you mean by "commenting." I don't worry much about what I write on an agent's blog in another state because a) my AR comments are blocked in my profile and b) nobody is likely to stumble upon it from California. However, in my own blog, you can bet your booties I make sure I don't talk about a current situation.

Sep 13, 2016 02:29 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I watch the type of question but usually I will be myself

Sep 13, 2016 01:23 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington nailed this one!

Sep 13, 2016 12:04 AM
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Terri Poehler
Realtor - Coral Springs, FL
Coral Springs Real Estate Agent

I read everything I can here on AR and some of the stuff shudders me. I often wonder if the AR member that posted got a call from an angry customer.

Sep 12, 2016 11:51 PM
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Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® 

Great Question.  I am not sure how many times...but quite a few...where I was making a comment and then went back and changed it because I thought it could be interpreted the wrong way.  I tend to not talk in a public forum about a current ongoing issue.

When I read comments of some who do...I shake my head.  When I read comments from others who are more discreet I am amazed at the answers. I learn from many of those answers...even the ones I disagree with can have value.

Sep 12, 2016 11:32 PM
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Dusty Rhoton CLHMS, ABR, SRES, GRI
RE/MAX Fine Properties - Flagstaff, AZ
Northern Arizona Real Estate

I am always careful of everything I post online - not only on AR.    If I did learn something new in a transaction (that seems to be happening more nowadays!), and I feel others would benefit from it, then I will blog or post it to share so we can all learn and grow together.  Of course, I never mention confidential information at any times. 

Sep 12, 2016 11:12 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

One should never type what they are not willing to say in front of someone. 

Sep 12, 2016 10:28 PM
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Always be care what you write online !

Sep 12, 2016 10:25 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I blog about my daily experiences so I just change the names.

Sep 12, 2016 10:21 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

Sep 12, 2016 10:06 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I would because our comments do get picked up by Google. I've seen my answers even from years ago.

Sep 12, 2016 10:01 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It's best always to be careful - never know where your comments might wind up.

Sep 12, 2016 10:01 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

AR is treated in the same manner as anything else on the internet.

Sep 12, 2016 09:19 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

absolutely 

Sep 12, 2016 09:14 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You should not comments on transactions that have not been completed.

Sep 12, 2016 09:09 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I am always cautious of anything put online.  Everything is searchable.  I don't put anything that I wouldn't want held against me.  I express my opinion but avoid some subjects if dangerous.  Our reputation is everything and when it's online, it's staying alive forever.

Sep 12, 2016 12:14 PM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

I do not see how that would adversely affect the present situation.  I would simply assert my point of view and follow that through in the given transaction. 

Sep 16, 2016 04:12 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I comment as if the public may read it.

Sep 15, 2016 01:03 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I think we should always write like our favorite clients are reading us.

Sep 15, 2016 11:08 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I sometimes frame my answer differently if a comment might reflect something current.  I never blog about a current pending deal.

I wrote a blog long ago about the first closing I missed. (was because my daughter had a car accident on the way to school that ended with her having surgery and my son in a cast)  My client... commented "hey I think that was me"  meaning the client I missed their closing.  That was a serious lesson for me in "who might be reading" my posts.

Sep 14, 2016 02:38 PM
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Melissa Stephens
REMAX - Alameda, CA
Real estate agent focusing on high end sellers.

I am tell it like it is. People don't have to agree with me but as long as I am respectful in my comments, I believe I earn the respect back.

Sep 14, 2016 06:11 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Absolutely! 

Sep 14, 2016 01:59 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

It does not bother me a bit since I do not leave frustrated/angry comments. I can mention a situation but I doubt any one specifically would be offended. 

Sep 13, 2016 08:05 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

What goes on the Internet stays on the Internet.   Be careful!

Sep 13, 2016 06:14 AM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Michael Scruggs - I agree to a certain point but, unfortunately, our current clients will see through that.

Sep 13, 2016 06:10 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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I always try to be positive and supporting when posting. I do not indulge the information of a transaction because it goes against the COE and do not want to break the trust of a client!

Sep 13, 2016 06:06 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I don't discuss in-process deals in ANY social media.
Anything anecdotal from previous/past is nipped, tucked and tweaked to make unrecognizable by anyone who could have known.

Sep 13, 2016 05:22 AM
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Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Hella - Good question. If it's anything unusual or complicated, I'll wait until after it closes to post about it.

Sep 13, 2016 04:40 AM
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Elizabeth Murphree
Elizabeth Murphree @ Ikon Realty of Ashburn 5 - Fairfax, VA
Helping Baby Boomers Boom in Northern Virginia!

Lesson 1: Do not write things that will hurt you. I also change the gender of the person and the timing to protect the innocent.

Sep 13, 2016 04:17 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Heck yes!  I've revised answers here in the off chance that the agent I was working with read them.

Sep 13, 2016 03:50 AM
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Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

As a southern woman, I have always been taught to think carefully before saying something negative or rude. You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar!

Sep 13, 2016 02:07 AM
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Jessie Cochran
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Panama City Realty Group

Depends but I try to be honest and be myself

Sep 13, 2016 01:47 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Never do it as a matter of practice!

Sep 13, 2016 12:01 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I keep the sensitive personal matters out of the public eye.

Sep 12, 2016 11:34 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I am aware but it doesn't stop me from sharing the "shoe".... If it fits, wear it!

Sep 12, 2016 11:33 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® Yes, especially with ongoing transactions.

Sep 12, 2016 11:20 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

I just use members only, but I don't really post like that anyhow-never transaction specific unless it's a good thing I'm bragging on, I still change the names and minor details so it's generic.

Sep 12, 2016 10:56 PM
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Michael Scruggs
UTR Texas-Realtors - Houston, TX
ABR, CNE, TAHS

I would suggest to use general terms and not specifics.  I would not use names or current situations to blog about for that very reason.

Sep 12, 2016 10:55 PM