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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Jeff, any blog that will help with marketing and helping other in the real estate community.

Jan 27, 2016 08:38 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Depends on my mood and how much time I have.  I always seem to be most creative while driving but haven't figured out how to write a post while driving. 

Jan 27, 2016 09:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I love it when inspiration hits me out of the blue. Sometimes I might be doing something else and all of a sudden I think...that would make a great blog post. I got hit with a bit of inspiration today. I think the post turned out nicely and already another member has re blogged it. 

Jan 27, 2016 09:55 AM
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Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

I love writing blogs where I am sharing an experience or a tutorial on something that I have learned, since I am normally in a teaching mode.

Jan 27, 2016 01:48 PM
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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 LOVE to write about a listing. I don't love to write a market report.  I will continue to write them of course as they are heavily trafficed, but I do not enjoy writing them.  I am however proud of the post when I'm done.  It's just not a fun write like a listing

Jan 27, 2016 12:38 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I like to write about experiences and FAQ posts because I imagine I am talking to a client or prospect. I least like market reports and stats. I try hard to make mine interesting and there just isn't that much you can do with them.

Jan 27, 2016 11:24 AM
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Hi Jeff I use blog posts as an opportunity to finish research or a project and carry over learned information into my business or with future conversations with prospects.  

Jan 27, 2016 10:59 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

You blog post in round robin fashion the cycle you need. It is not liking or disliking that makes them worthwhile to the total outcome. In a personal blog stream, have at it with the favorite topics. But with the real estate blog, do the work horse blog posts about the FAQ topics. Then use them in email links for answers to save you time telling the tale over and over and for the online exposure, greater reach. I love properties, I love my area, I love the process of real estate list and sales... there is plenty of fodder. 

Jan 27, 2016 10:07 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- probably I enjoy writing posts that are more from me, than about facts that you can find anywhere on the Internet. 

Jan 27, 2016 09:40 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

I like writing about all kinds of things, such as branding, marketing, new developments in real estate, localism, wine, food, etc...Life in general is wonderful.  A

Jan 27, 2016 08:09 AM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I need to be inspired by something, and today was one of those days. Seeing someone else's pain, not something I would normally write about. But I thought it was apt.

Jan 27, 2016 08:02 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

the day I joined ActiveRain, lenn harley told me to write what I know.... so, on that day, I decided I'd stay focused on New Construction, Land, Listing Property and Marketing.... that's what I know...

Jan 27, 2016 07:30 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I prefer photo blogs and localisms. 

I do not like to write blogs for the monthly contests because I prefer to select my own topics.

Jan 27, 2016 08:34 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

My favorites are listings --- the more, the better.  

I don't share recipes because no one wants that.

I don't share jokes because no one wants that.

 

 

Jan 27, 2016 04:27 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I like writing market reports and I openly admit to being a bit of numbers "geek." 

Jan 27, 2016 08:54 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Famous and sometimes not so famous people and their struggles to get the notoriety.  For me it makes for fascinating reading

Jan 27, 2016 08:00 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 just listed or just sold doesn't do much for me. I normally skip those

Jan 27, 2016 05:10 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Jeff. My favorite is always about real life, real situations.

Jan 27, 2016 04:49 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jeff Dowler CRS I like to write about market - I may not get many comments from member (though I wish I do), it has so many views - total of about 6,000 view/month of my 7 weekly market reports. Like that.

Jan 27, 2016 01:46 PM
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Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

I like to write ones with a creative twist. I want others to smile when they read it and remember it later.

Jan 27, 2016 01:01 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I love marketing! I find I am most creative then.

Jan 27, 2016 11:25 AM
Rainmaker
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I don't have a favorite, but I'm not to fond of market reports

Jan 27, 2016 11:22 AM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

Listings are easiest.  Personal stuff is the hardest for me to write as I am a boring person, and don't have anything for someone to laugh about.

Jan 27, 2016 09:51 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Something where I can talk about a real life experience in my business and also not be afraid to let "Chris Ann" show.

Jan 27, 2016 09:36 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

definitely rants - but I don't have many of those to complain about! LOL

Jan 27, 2016 09:17 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Jeff Dowler CRS I like to post real estate stats. Excellent question!

Jan 27, 2016 07:55 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Jeff - I like writing posts that help consumers, whether they are buyers, sellers, or investors. I want to provide them valuable, real world information they can use.

Jan 29, 2016 02:05 PM
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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

I love writing market reports.   This gives me knowledge of every city, neighborhood, etc.

Jan 29, 2016 09:51 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It varies by my mood, what is rambling around in my mind and time available.

Jan 28, 2016 11:05 AM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Local market reports. It keeps me informed of the latest market trends so that I can best represent my clients.

Jan 28, 2016 03:48 AM
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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

My favorites are jokes.  I get a kick out of the comments.

Jan 28, 2016 03:32 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I like the seller or buyer questions. Those are my favs.

I don't like writing forced posts for contests. I stopped doing them just for that reason. Last one was about the AR 'W' thingy.

Jan 28, 2016 03:31 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the contests because they are an inpiration to write .

Jan 28, 2016 01:26 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Jeff, I like to tell a story in my posts.  I feel it allows me to show more of who I am and how I do business.  Market reports … not so much.

Jan 28, 2016 12:43 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Of business, there is no end to data available. I like to address the wholeness factors, the psyche and soul which is the core of the person. From there, all things become possible and obtainable. Heart & character driven dynamics

Jan 27, 2016 10:16 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

There are so many things to post on your blog..I like a variety of things..my real estate market..my listings..my grandchildren..my community..about the city of Austin...I agree to Ron and Alexandra Seigel Life in general is wonderful!

Jan 27, 2016 10:09 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Postings that will entertain, inform, and educate.  

As a mentor/trainer, I enjoy doing educational posts of all kinds for new agents, particularly about blogging effectively.  When I was an active agent, I most enjoyed writing local posts about the area.  

Jan 27, 2016 09:58 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Anything that comes to mind that I have an opinion about, that I think will be of interest to others, and that I might hear differing opinions about from others...

Jan 27, 2016 09:47 PM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

It varies with my time and mood Jeff. 

Jan 27, 2016 09:36 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Like them all. Some write for fun, some provide market reports, and seemingly my niche is trivia!

Jan 27, 2016 09:27 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

My favorite are real life stories that share a lesson where others can learn from it and perhaps avoid the same pitfall

Jan 27, 2016 09:16 PM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I like to showcase the best and wonderful of my city including listings and events. Oh and of course the gorgeous beach shots!

Jan 27, 2016 09:15 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

Favorite types.

Instructional. A blog that addresses a problem, real or perceived.
Providing 'where the rubber meets the road' solutions, real or perceived.

#2. Motivational. Because it motivates me!

#3. Don't like to blog about high society. The why should be obvious.

Jan 27, 2016 08:51 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I like posting about my city. I love it and share my love through pictures on many networks.

I do not do video posts, but one day I'll venture:)

Jan 27, 2016 05:03 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I'm learning to love market-related posts.

Jan 27, 2016 02:02 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I don't like blogs that slam a persons character and I love blogs that make me smile

Jan 27, 2016 10:31 AM