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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

It certainly is a time "consumer"...

Feb 26, 2016 10:01 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

No..... When managed properly.

Feb 26, 2016 08:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,197,032
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Time blocking in any business is important.

Feb 26, 2016 08:17 PM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

It can be if used wrong, but myself I strive to get better and better at it every day.

I have gotten listings, and sold homes using it, so it works for me. 

Feb 26, 2016 08:07 PM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It can be, but it can also be worthwhile when managed properly.

Feb 26, 2016 08:05 PM
Rainmaker
564,720
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

I think it can be.  I don't spend too much time on there.

Honestly, I think AR can be more of a time waster.

Many would be better served in spending less time here and a bit more on social media and/or networking or other marketing.

Feb 26, 2016 07:57 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,917
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

If it isn't managed it could be.  

Feb 26, 2016 11:16 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,313
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is easy to spend unproductive time on social media and ActiveRain.

Feb 26, 2016 10:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

It certainly can be. It's not for me, personally, as I'm not all that enamored of it... so I'm on and off pretty quickly.

Feb 26, 2016 10:07 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,113
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I was amazed at how facebook brought people together since childhood. After that, it loses some of its appeal as I am a person to person...PERSON

Feb 26, 2016 09:48 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Nope. I believe it is a necessity. However, it needs to be done with moderation.

Feb 26, 2016 09:13 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No, but I do agree a lot of addicted people do spend too many hrs. on it .

Feb 26, 2016 09:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Why yes Michael it is. Have to keep yourself in check 24/7.

I've started using Hootsuite this year because of it & I feel that I have a better handle on it. Still have to think of a better 'process' of sharing all that great info I find.

You're right, we cannot get a refund.

Feb 26, 2016 09:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

If overdone; YES!

Feb 26, 2016 09:02 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Most often i use it as a short break from work. For so many though, it is not just art of their life but consuming it

Feb 26, 2016 09:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,337
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It certainly can be!

Feb 26, 2016 08:50 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

The only social media that I am involved in is active rain. I have learned a lot from it.

Feb 26, 2016 08:32 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

If you ask my wife she would say no, if you ask me I would say yes

Feb 26, 2016 08:05 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Not for me. I keep to a schedule for work time media activity. If I am just being social during free time that's a choice and I don't find it's wasteful.

Mar 04, 2016 04:26 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,595
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no

Feb 28, 2016 10:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

One has to decide what is a time waster.   I usually peruse FB while waiting for clients to show up, and AR before my phone is turned on.

Feb 28, 2016 12:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do not think so, it depends if you act or react there. 

Feb 27, 2016 04:29 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I can spend too many hours on social media. I use my calendar for scheduling time blocks for business. Don't think it's a time waster but can consume many hours that one can't get back.

Feb 27, 2016 02:31 PM
Ambassador
6,392,919
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, but it has some benefits too.

Feb 27, 2016 01:36 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Some of it is.

Feb 27, 2016 12:52 PM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

It can be if you let it.  I try not to let it.

Feb 27, 2016 11:27 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Michael,
It is just a tool. How well we use that tool and what it is worth to us is up to us.

Feb 27, 2016 06:51 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I only have a couple of minutes before I go to FaceBook so my asnwer is no.

Feb 27, 2016 03:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,878
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Depends on how one spends it.  Aimlessly through Facebook, yes.  On AR with purpose, no.

Feb 27, 2016 03:29 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

In many ways yes

Feb 27, 2016 03:22 AM
Rainer
173,887
Angela & Stephen Hardiman / HouseTie.com
HouseTie.com - Spokane, WA
When first impressions count...

For our business no, but you have to manage your time well. 

 

Feb 27, 2016 12:26 AM
Rainer
94,105
Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

Biggest time suck I've ever seen.

Feb 27, 2016 12:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Should have some presence as realtors. On my Twitter no one read my blog saw about 30 blogs left by other agents.

Feb 26, 2016 11:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends.

Feb 26, 2016 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

I just read a study for luxury that is calling  a digital bubble.  I will be writing a post about it.  If you look up Social Media Fatigue, you will be surprised.  A

Feb 26, 2016 11:08 PM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

I'm guessing 97% of us do not do social media correctly 

Feb 26, 2016 11:00 PM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

It can be when used to excess - it cannot be one's 'life', though for many it is!  I think any Social Media site can fall into that category, and so true TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - those 'hours are gone' once used . . .

Feb 26, 2016 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, not at all...not even this Q & A section....I get ideas for writing posts and many chuckles, too!!! love the laughs that result from this section....

Feb 26, 2016 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. It can be with no discipline.

Feb 26, 2016 10:29 PM