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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Why not just start a group then invite those here who are int eh commercial arena - Michael Setunsky and Ken Jones immediately come to mind

Jul 31, 2016 09:21 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Unfortunately the group concept of ActiveRain is dead or dying. 80% of the groups are not monitored or active at this point. 

Contact Bob and see his viewpoint and permission to revamp the system.

Jul 31, 2016 09:28 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

As with any group, someone really committed to the concept has to start it and promote it and work it.

Jul 31, 2016 10:06 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I am game to work with you on this effort.  Lets chat tomorrow. Monday. 

Jul 31, 2016 05:17 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I don't think  groups are the way to go anymore - the problem IMO is it excludes too many because they tend to become "clicish"

Aug 01, 2016 12:25 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This may not be the best forum. However, you can create a group and give it a try.

Jul 31, 2016 08:17 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Can you somehow search for them in the activerain search bar above? I just did and many names came up.  Make yourself a list and then contact them individually!

Jul 31, 2016 08:06 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I think there are fewer here in the rain than you think.... I can think of a few very active members......  you folks speak a different language than I.... and those in residential sales would be wise to not 'dabble" in that phase of real estate....there are no shallow parts of that body of water....it's very deep and needs a well-versed player.... 

Jul 31, 2016 06:40 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I bet many potential AR recruits are on linkedIn  !

Jul 31, 2016 05:59 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

 

Ken Jones may be able to help you with this.

 

Jul 31, 2016 05:28 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

Hopefully you can find some like minded people to start contributing.

Jul 31, 2016 05:07 AM
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Annie Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc - Los Angeles, CA
CRE LA, Orange Co, SFV, South Bay, Inland Empire

I'd love an invite to the group! I only do commercial.

Aug 01, 2016 06:33 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

JM -- as many have answered, I think the importance of many ActiveRain groups has diminished.   What are you trying to accomplish with your group --- membership?  Participation?  Business?   

This may or may not be the right forum -- it's outside my area of expertise but I do find the field interesting.    Good luck.  

Aug 01, 2016 03:12 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I would discuss this with Bob and see what he thinks.

Aug 01, 2016 02:35 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

This sounds like a very important effort. Good luck!

Jul 31, 2016 11:40 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I would definitely contact Bob Stewart and see your alternatives.

Jul 31, 2016 10:44 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Start one.

Jul 31, 2016 10:26 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

Jeff Dowler  nailed this one!

Jul 31, 2016 10:24 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Jul 31, 2016 09:56 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I wish we had enough commercial here on Kauai to make it a big part of my business. 

Jul 31, 2016 08:12 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

JM Padron, CCIM - I am still a student for Commercial Real Estate - and have a huge desire to learn and practice commercial real estate - as I come across many such requests from my community.

If you can, please help me - teach me - or at least share your expertise here in 'Rain - starting with ABC...

Thanks, JM.

Jul 31, 2016 04:08 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I don't do a lot, but send me an invite and I will jump in.

Jul 31, 2016 12:08 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

In my area they are a different group. Most do not return agents calls. I was told they only work within the inner circle.  Offers submitted are not even processed until lawyers were involved. Good luck.

 

Jul 31, 2016 10:50 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Best wishes with your new group!   Tag those commercial brokers and agents that are listed in the answers on this page, send an invite and ask them to link their posts to the Group.

 

Jul 31, 2016 09:30 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

There are some great suggestions here. You could start your own group and invite the other commercial agent members. 

Jul 31, 2016 09:28 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

It does seem like most of us are residential.  It would be fun to see more posts about the commercial side - and to understand more about what you do.

Jul 31, 2016 09:12 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Sounds like an interesting focus.  I won't be able to contribute, but wouldn't mind reading to learn more about it.

Jul 31, 2016 07:20 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I looks like you have some help from Peter Mohylsky      

I cannot be of any direct help here. 

Jul 31, 2016 07:16 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Residential rules the Real Estate waves...Commercial are the shores. Yes to upping "shore" leave...

Jul 31, 2016 06:39 AM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  may have some ideas on this topic

Jul 31, 2016 05:58 AM
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JM Padron, CCIM, CCP
THE JMTEAM NETWORK - Orlando, FL
CCIM, CCP, International Commercial Broker

Thank you all, I have created a group but has only 5 members so far and the only contributor has been me.

"Commercial Real Esate Only" please join it. 

Jul 31, 2016 05:45 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

Good luck putting this together.  I think it could be a good thing.

Jul 31, 2016 05:36 AM
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Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

JM, maybe you can start a Commercial Group.  I think if we start a multiplexes group, there will be a lot of people who work in this area.

I work in mixed use, small ofice, retail centers and apartment buildings.

Jul 31, 2016 05:07 AM