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Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Maybe only 3 & most of the time comment on those.

I no longer look on the blog roll for things to read. I go to the featured section & start from there. Then people I follow.

Do comment in the Q's but that hasn't been much fun lately.

Feb 29, 2020 06:15 AM
Ambassador
5,230,113
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, it varies and also depends upon what day of the week it is! I read more on Sundays but, a typical day is 30+ and I don't always comment.

Much of my reading time is 'on-the-go' time and I hate typing comments on my phone!

Feb 29, 2020 07:14 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I like to read lots of ActiveRain posts and comment on 30 or more per day(ballpark).  

Feb 29, 2020 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I read 20-25 on average. It's rare that I don't leave a comment if I've read a post (unless the author has disabled commenting).

Feb 29, 2020 05:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
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

3-5 is my daily average. Including if I start one and jump off it when the writing nose dives mid post and I decide to move on.

I really only read 3 per day start to finish and bail on 1-2 clunkers with a great title that gave me hope. I'm reading so many other articles from multiple subscribed sites these days, it's a wonder I get through 3-5 here.

I comment on all blog posts I read start to finish, but not on ones I jump out of as that wouldn't be fair to the author. I comment on far more questions than posts.

Feb 29, 2020 06:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,798
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Probably 5 - 10 on average. If I read them I comment on them.

Feb 29, 2020 07:58 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I am in the same range as Nina Hollander for reading and commenting. 

Feb 29, 2020 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Zero.  Typically don't have the time.  Prefer the Q&A section, it's quick, easy and usually fun.

Feb 29, 2020 08:24 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not sure the amount, but it has declined over the years.

Feb 29, 2020 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

3-5 depending on content or relevance. I do Q & A for more commenting 

Feb 29, 2020 06:19 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Every few days 20+, but lately some days I don't read any.

Feb 29, 2020 06:15 AM
Ambassador
2,061,814
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

one.  I read one post per day, and sometimes I don't make it all the way through that post.... but I'll come back the following day to read the rest of it.

Feb 29, 2020 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I used to read 10+ per day . I’m probably reading 2-3 these days 

Feb 29, 2020 06:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I read between 2 and 50, lol. There's no such thing as a typical day in my life. I comment on 90% of what I read.

Feb 29, 2020 06:04 AM
Rainmaker
693,775
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

It really depends on the day, but not as many as Nina Hollander or Wayne Martin.  Id say more like 7-10.  I better get my act together!

Feb 29, 2020 06:02 AM
Ambassador
1,452,819
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

zero -  too many market reports and things of no interest to me and my market.  I also stopped because of the featured posts being the same people over and over.  They could write about the Cow jumping over the Moon and it would be featured. 

I do read the Q & A each day and enjoy it more now that the points have been eliminated for nonsense comments!  Thank you for that.

Feb 29, 2020 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

If I read a post, I place a comment.... I'd estimate reading 30 blog posts a day....

Feb 29, 2020 08:41 AM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

3 to 5 some days, which I would give to the "average" and as few as none and as many as 15 if it's raining and I'm all caught up on everything else on my desk.  I used to AR in the evening, but my husband seemed to be gettin the short of end of that so I now close shop on AR when I leave the office most nights.

Feb 29, 2020 08:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I read 2-10 post daily. On the low side, most days. If I read, I will leave a comment.

Feb 29, 2020 08:27 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,164
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have left a minimum of 20 comments each day for many years.

I do not always read the full text when listings are being marketed or neighborhoods promoted in other areas. 

Feb 29, 2020 08:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,090,872
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

There is no "typical" day for me. I usually read blogs when I have "dead time" such as waiting for a doctor appointment or clients to arrive. I have fallen into the bad habit of reading the post but not commenting so I can read more posts and intend to go back later to comment, which does not work well.

If I have to give a number, probably 3 a day, more on weekends IF the subject is relevant and interests me. Long ago I started going first to the feature page blogs then to those I follow since the home page was being overrun by people posting way too many listings or market reports consecutively.

The other thing (besides lack of time) that has impacted my reading and commenting is the length of the blogs. A while back word came out that  Google likes long content, not sure of the number but I think a minimum of 500 words was mentioned. To me, that is way too long to read and comment. IMO a blog should be 200-300 words which is long enough to make your point but short enough to be read fairly quickly with time to comment.

I would LOVE to see the called shots feature brought back. Right now there are too many of the same people on the feature page every day and at times I have seen features with no comments...how can that happen? It's very discouraging to other members when the same people are featured over and over.

 

Feb 29, 2020 12:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,197,152
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

read max of three, post one. 

Feb 29, 2020 12:21 PM
Ambassador
2,178,603
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

It varies by how much time I have on any given day. In general, I don't spend as much time posting, reading or commenting as previously because of I've been traveling and busy doing other stuff.  I do try to comment on every post I read and appreciate all the comments I receive on my posts. 

* My recent travels included meeting several Rainers in person which is super cool.

Feb 29, 2020 10:19 AM
Ambassador
3,125,842
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Depends on the time...am more in the Q & A than out on the blog roll lately...

Feb 29, 2020 03:39 PM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

7 3

Mar 01, 2020 03:59 PM
Ambassador
2,436,099
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I probably read about 10-20 per day and comment on any of those that are interesting.

Mar 01, 2020 07:21 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

If i am reading it, i will take teh time to leave a comment to let them know i wa there. It does depend on how busy it is, could be 5 and most often 10. 

Mar 01, 2020 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

20-25, and I comment on 20-25.  Some posts I do not comment on!

Feb 29, 2020 11:34 AM
Rainmaker
380,303
Esperanza Butler® 818 926 5425
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - West Hills, CA
Homes For Sale in West Hills, Ca (818) 926-5425

Bob :RealMan" Timm

I like what you said:  I know you are not going to give me money for my time... you could at least give me points.

I come as often as I can, I read maybe 4 or 5 posts, some times I leave a comment. Am I bad? :)😁

Sep 10, 2021 10:41 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I read FAR less now that I don't get points for answering questions. Questions draw me and make me active... I'm much less active now thanks to this "new" policy. I know you are not going to give me money for my time... you could at least give me points.

Mar 01, 2020 07:01 PM