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What are Associates and Associations in Active Rain

Hi,

I have been using Active Rain for a while, but decided to rejoin "newbies" because I really don't understand the "associate" and "associations". I want to do things right. If I find someone that I think writes consistently interesting blogs, I typically want to add that person as an associate, but I'm not sure that I should. Do I need to ask permission? I know too, that I can subscribe to someone's blog without adding them as an associate.

What about associations? I think that is when someone adds me as an associate. Is this correct?

What is the significance of either associates or associations.

Posted by Rich Quigley CRS, GRI, ABR, SRES on 10/14/2007 10:52 AM

Comments (11)

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11 Comments on What are Associates and Associations in Active Rain

Howdy Rich

Welcome back to the newbies group. Good to meet you.

When I want to add someone as an associate. I like to ask them.

If someone has add me as an associate. Then I just add them as an associate.

A lot of folks on AR put there associates is under group names.

How I have my associates setup, Out of State Inspector's, Out of State Realtor's and Out of State Mortgage.

I hope this will help you some.

Have a good one

10/14/2007 11:55 AM

by Dale Baker, Home Inspector- in NH & VT (Baker Home Inspections and Consulting Service)

Thanks Dale. I appreciate the rsponse.

10/14/2007 11:58 AM

by Rich Quigley CRS, GRI, ABR, SRES (Baird & Warner)

Rich,

I'm glad you asked this question because I was q bit confused about this myself. Thanks Dale for explaining.

10/14/2007 12:20 PM

by Ma Ne (Real Estate)

Howdy Rich and Mark

I am glad I could be of some help. We all are here in the newbies group to learn and help each other.

Have a good one

10/14/2007 01:01 PM

by Dale Baker, Home Inspector- in NH & VT (Baker Home Inspections and Consulting Service)

Thanks for the insight but I can't figure out HOW to actually add someone. Anyone have directions?

11/17/2007 03:28 PM

by Colleen Pearsall (Pearsall Properties Inc)

Hello Rich -

I would like to know if Colleen got a reply - how Do you add an associate?And why - as a blind reciprication? As acknowledgement that you would like to work with them, or have worked with them?

Thanks for any input on how to move this forward.

11/26/2007 04:24 PM

by Richard Decker

Sorry - forgot the email address.

11/26/2007 04:26 PM

by Richard Decker

then it helps if you are logged in ... how embarrassing...

11/26/2007 04:28 PM

by Richard C. Decker,P.A.-Realtor Broward County FL (RE/MAX Partners)

Hi Rich,

Feel free to add me as an associate!

I like to add Associates from places that I might want to send a client, or vice versa. When you add one, put a little comment in the box to remind yourself what's special about the person. It's very easy.

11/26/2007 07:55 PM

by Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)

Georgina - As usual you were right there with helpful feedback and a welcoming comment. I have associated with you ! Thank you .

11/26/2007 10:36 PM

by Richard C. Decker,P.A.-Realtor Broward County FL (RE/MAX Partners)

Does anyone out there know how to associate with someone else. Are there directions anywhere on how to do this?

11/28/2007 06:51 PM

by Help with Associations please