ActiveRain Is Built For Community

We built ActiveRain as a place for real estate professionals to network and create a sense of community. This is your community! It is our members that make ActiveRain such a special place.

• Get connected. Initially, ActiveRain might feel overwhelming and a bit challenging to navigate. Everyone experiences this! We recommend starting slowly: read blogs, comment on posts that interest you, and when you feel ready, start blogging yourself.
• Let ActiveRain staff and other members know what you are thinking. Member feedback is essential to our continued growth and development.
• Have fun with the site. Don't be afraid to dig in! There's a lot to do and learn here.

Respect The Real Estate Industry

ActiveRain is a place where real estate professionals can network with their peers and discuss industry insider topics. It is also a public forum where consumers can pull back the curtain and see what the real estate industry is really about.

The ActiveRain community and the real estate industry are respected based on the character and actions of their professionals. We ask that all members conduct themselves in a way that honors their fellow real estate professionals.

Respect The Fair Housing Ethos

Violating Fair Housing Laws is prohibited. Any content suggesting a preference for a protected class will be removed. Adherence to this guideline is mandatory, and violations may result in immediate removal without warning.

From HUD's website:
"It is illegal for anyone to Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap. This prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single-family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act."

Respect The ActiveRain Community

We strive to maintain a vibrant, respectful, and professional community on our platform, where individuals can share insights and knowledge about the real estate industry. To ensure this, we have established clear community guidelines that all members are expected to follow.

The ActiveRain Moderators have the authority to remove posts without prior notice if they violate community guidelines. Membership may also be revoked at any time and without warning for severe or repeated violations.

• Be truthful and transparent. Posting under false pretenses, such as using a fake name, misrepresenting your occupation, or providing a misleading location, violates our guidelines. These actions may be reviewed and could result in temporary or permanent suspension from the community.
• Ensure compliance with all local laws, including Fair Housing regulations & CAN-SPAM Laws.
• We support free speech and uphold everyone's right to express their opinions. However, we do not allow hate speech, including slurs or stereotypes aimed at attacking or demeaning any gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or nationality.
• We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for predatory behavior, bullying, stalking, threats, harassment, invasion of privacy, or the disclosure of personal information about others, including ActiveRain Moderators.
• No “content spamming”: Avoid posting the same content repeatedly. Duplicate content does not earn points and will likely be flagged as spam.
• Refrain from promoting yourself or your services in the comment section of another member's blog post.
• Do not personally attack or slander another person.
• Do not send unsolicited emails or faxes, or make unsolicited phone calls to another member.
• Respect the public that this community serves and derives its living from.
• Do not republish any content disclosed in a Members Only post.
• Respect copyrights by only uploading content and images that you have the commercial rights to use.
• Do not plagiarize content from another source and publish it as your own. You must obtain explicit permission from the original source to republish and provide proper attribution within your post. Note that permission to reprint is not the same as permission to republish. This also applies to publishing real estate listings that are not your own.
• The point system rewards genuine effort and original content. Points will not be awarded for jokes, recipes, inspirational quotes, poems, republished marketing materials, government website information, Bible verses, large MLS sections, or posts with only links and keywords that lack consumer value.
• Do not use "black-hat" SEO techniques to manipulate search engine results, such as keyword stuffing or posting excessive copied sections from your local MLS.
• Do not take malicious action against the network.
• IP Address Discrepancies: If a member's IP address does not match the account address, it will be flagged as a potential security concern. Consistency in IP addresses is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of our community.

We Review Content Flagged As Inappropriate

When content on ActiveRain is flagged as inappropriate, we will review it to determine if it violates our Community Guidelines. If content is removed, it was done purposefully and should be taken seriously. If you find content that you believe violates our guidelines, please flag it for our review. Do not attempt to correct or discipline another member directly.

We’re Glad You Are Here

We appreciate your dedication to meaningful conversations and helping us maintain a positive and engaged community.

— The ActiveRain Team