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Shanna Hall, I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311 (Real Estate Solutions)

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Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I read all the comments on a question I'm answering after I've answered myself. That's one of the best features of the Q&A section.

Jan 04, 2016 09:12 PM
Rainmaker
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

It depends on the question. Sometimes it is really educational or fun to read comments. 

Jan 04, 2016 03:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Many, but not all. It is a time factor.

Jan 04, 2016 09:03 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

A lot of the answers are interesting and informative, so if the question is a good one, I'll usually at least skim the answer.  Maybe like a few.

Jan 04, 2016 03:58 PM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Shanna,
It is invaluable to see all the other answers. I wouldn’t miss them.

Jan 04, 2016 02:19 PM
Ambassador
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I always read the comments first as to not continually repeat the same answer!!  As for "upvoting"  I don't always upvote comments.  I do upvote my own because I want it BUMPED up to be seen.

Jan 04, 2016 11:50 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

Yes!

Jan 04, 2016 08:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Yes of course!

Jan 04, 2016 07:14 PM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I enjoy a good response

Jan 04, 2016 11:28 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Some times you can learn more about reading comments than the initial question. So that is a big YES

Jan 04, 2016 09:14 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Sometimes.

Jan 04, 2016 08:02 PM
Rainmaker
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Sometimes, but not always, it depends on the question

Jan 04, 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 Shanna. I don't usually read the comments of others, but for some topics I do.

Jan 04, 2016 05:33 PM
Rainmaker
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Sure. there is a lot of valuable information.

Jan 04, 2016 05:04 PM
Rainmaker
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Bob Force (REALTOR®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

Yes, that is part of the beauty of AR.  Getting different opions and learning.

Jan 04, 2016 03:42 PM
Ambassador
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yes I do. I see it as a great way to learn from others, at least depending on the particular question. Some lend themselves to learning more than others!

Jan 04, 2016 03:07 PM
Rainer
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Sandra Graves
Keller Williams Realty - Folsom, CA
Realtor

Most of the time, yes. I learn a lot from them. If the question has a lot of answers, like 40-50, then I might not read them all, but as many as I can. I do upvote many that I like.

Jan 04, 2016 02:47 PM
Rainmaker
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Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

I love reading others answers, Its a wonderful sliver into the minds and hearts of others.

Jan 05, 2016 11:22 AM
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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

Yes, almost always.  Some people are very insightful.  I know others also regularly do the same.  

Jan 04, 2016 11:30 PM
Rainmaker
938,637
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Shanna, I read the comments and love to see who votes for their own comments!      ^_~

Jan 04, 2016 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
140,768
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

I usually skim the answers and up vote the ones I like.  I'm guilty of just answering and moving on when I'm busy.

Jan 04, 2016 11:00 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I read them after I give my answer.

Jan 04, 2016 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Often, especially when we are idea sharing !

Jan 04, 2016 09:47 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

You bet!

Well actually if there exists 120 comments already it is more likely I read the most recent 10. Unfortunately, AR presents them sorted by upvotes disrupting the direction of the conversation.

I reserve the upvotes and likes and such as a mechanism for alerting the originator of the comment.

Jan 04, 2016 09:46 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,940
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Yes...I find the comments interesting and enlightening! Great insight into where people are coming from on a topic.

Jan 04, 2016 09:44 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Absolutely, so much to learn!

Jan 04, 2016 09:31 PM
Rainmaker
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Sometimes. I forget to upvote sometimes. Other times I feel like I don't want to over do it with upvoting, so I'll just upvote what I think are the best 1 or 2  or 3 best comments.

Jan 04, 2016 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

yes.

Jan 04, 2016 08:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Yes, I often do.

Jan 04, 2016 08:12 PM
Rainer
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

HI Shanna Hall sometimes, but not enough time to read all.

Jan 04, 2016 03:09 PM
Rainmaker
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Once I made my comment/ answer then I read them and find out which ones I agree with and which ones I do not:)), Endre

Jan 08, 2016 03:57 PM
Rainer
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Rosemarie Heindel
Harry Norman Realtors - Big Canoe, GA
Rosemarie Heindel

Yes I read them.  I can learn alot by this process.  This is some GREAT advice from experts who have been in the business a long time and their knowledge is priceless.

Jan 06, 2016 09:45 PM
Rainer
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

I read all of the answers on some of the questions, but some of the questions are just for fun and I don't have the time to read all of the answers.

Jan 06, 2016 10:59 AM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I do read the others, but not until after I have given my answer so as to not influence my response.

Jan 05, 2016 03:03 PM
Rainmaker
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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

Shanna, I do not always read all the answers, unless it is a topic grabbing my attention.  For sure I like to answer before reading, so it is MY answer.

Jan 05, 2016 09:48 AM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Shanna - Most of the time I do, but if there are 50 answers I may not read them all. I upvote other answers all the time.

Jan 05, 2016 08:04 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I often do, but not always.  Depends on the question.

Jan 05, 2016 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
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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

Sometimes, but not always.

Jan 05, 2016 03:18 AM
Rainer
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Jack Gerbehy
Egg Harbor Township, NJ

 I try to, but I'm spread thin across many socials between the business(s), personal and non profits 

Jan 05, 2016 01:44 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

sometimes I do, but not always.... I know I should.... when I do it's always after I've commented....

Jan 05, 2016 01:13 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, I do.  I like to hear what others are saying.  I don't necessarily upvote. A

Jan 05, 2016 01:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,620
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sometimes.  I don't typically upvote every answer unless it's on the rare occasion when I ask a question.   

Jan 05, 2016 12:08 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I usually read some of the answers but may not read all of them when there are many. 

Jan 04, 2016 11:43 PM
Rainer
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Vera Gonzalez
RE/MAX Suburban, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI
Gonzo For Real Estate

yes absolutely!

Jan 04, 2016 10:49 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Shanna Hall Yes, I like to read what others are saying.

Jan 04, 2016 10:43 PM
Rainmaker
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Yes and no 

Jan 04, 2016 09:35 PM
Rainer
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Matthew Johnson
Webmatic247.com - Chester, VA
Security Guard Marketing

It's a regular stop when I'm on. I read some but not all...

Jan 10, 2016 03:30 AM
Rainmaker
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Definitely,some can be quite informative.

Jan 09, 2016 01:10 PM
Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Depends on the subject Shanna Hall 

Jan 09, 2016 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I read comments by those I respect, not always agree with, but respect. I skip many of the buffoons that post comments though....the points only seekers and bad attitudes.

May 29, 2017 03:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Sometimes, but not all the time.

Sep 07, 2016 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,107,863
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

The comments left after posts and the answers to questions are enormous sources of information.  They are not to be missed.

Jan 11, 2016 02:06 PM