3,988,138
Absolutely, plus I change the names and sex to protect the innocent.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Dr. Paula McDonald
Granbury, TX
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Jennifer Mackay
Panama City, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Azle, TX
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
3,421,649
Yes. I only comment on what the entire world can read ... and I stand behind my comments.
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Carla Muss-Jacobs, RET...
Portland, OR
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Katie B. Cullum
Castle Pines North, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,284,306
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.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Jeanne Gregory
Sugar Land, TX
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
5,288,788
I am very careful about anything I say in any social media and how I say it.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
4,273,331
I make a point not to comment or blog about current transactions...
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,156,690
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
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
6,662,384
I am careful about the type of comment I make and never get specific with any client references.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
321,664
Yes, I do watch what I add to AR when answering questions or blogging.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,474,939
Absolutely! Our fiduciary must be maintained - it's far more important than any comment!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
5,774,095
Hella,
Yes, we are careful! A
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,231,853
Caution, err on side of caution.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,986,473
I sometimes will re-consider making a comment on very explosive issues
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
5,177,032
I am not sure how much of the public is on here. That would be a good question to ask if anyone knows.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Mohylsky, Destin...
Miramar Beach, FL
5,584,478
I am always mindful of clients reading posts and I do whatever I can to promote that blogger.... always....
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
4,721,936
There have been moments where I have commented or answered, then quickly deleted before posting.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
2,229,820
Not at all, I continue to do what I normally do.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,287,085
I am a believer of the golden rule.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Raul Rodriguez
San Antonio, TX
1,525,616
I always think of the possible reactions that people might have tp my blogs, answers and comments.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
864,758
I am always careful on the WWW. One never knows who is reading the post/comment and might eventually become a client?
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,260,208
yes absolutely...
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,182,739
Yes, I am always thinking about whether it is something that I would want to be quoted on later.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
570,180
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.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
4,322,035
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® it's not just blogging, anything and everything we do on Internet has to be done right!
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
4,800,282
I try not to be to snarky here in the Q&A section, but I fail a lot at that.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
1,562,467
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.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
2,194,859
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.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
1,007,423
I watch the type of question but usually I will be myself
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Jessie Cochran
Panama City, FL
3,074,289
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington nailed this one!
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
374,249
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.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
947,634
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.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
283,983
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.
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
3,416,372
One should never type what they are not willing to say in front of someone.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,246,078
1,618,024
I blog about my daily experiences so I just change the names.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
4,434,227
1,869,168
I would because our comments do get picked up by Google. I've seen my answers even from years ago.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
920,253
It's best always to be careful - never know where your comments might wind up.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
1,157,841
AR is treated in the same manner as anything else on the internet.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,437,528
8,125,247
You should not comments on transactions that have not been completed.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
787,244
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.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
216,960
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.
634,582
3,763,935
I think we should always write like our favorite clients are reading us.
3,210,609
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.
3,230
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.
1,677,946
1,646,772
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.
2,704,537
637,534
Michael Scruggs - I agree to a certain point but, unfortunately, our current clients will see through that.
3,255,192
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!
1,097,545
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.
2,810,604
Hi Hella - Good question. If it's anything unusual or complicated, I'll wait until after it closes to post about it.
39,917
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.
1,535,414
Heck yes! I've revised answers here in the off chance that the agent I was working with read them.
1,551,594
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!
232,119
5,460,225
1,749,577
2,840,735
I am aware but it doesn't stop me from sharing the "shoe".... If it fits, wear it!
1,466,257
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® Yes, especially with ongoing transactions.
1,614,258
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.
74,507
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.