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Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude (eXp Realty of California, Inc.)

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Rainmaker
4,572,439
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I'm not sure if flattered is the right word but I appreciate it.  I need to be much better about the "thanking process".  Once there is some interaction, I will likely follow back.   

Jun 14, 2016 07:11 PM
Rainmaker
4,457,348
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I am honored and appreciate all follows and I am even more appreciative if they interact with me via comments and other forms of communications...Endre

Jun 14, 2016 04:55 PM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Jeff, of course and generally I follow back.  I admit that sometimes on a featured post I might miss someone new because of the number of emails from AR getting overwhelming.

Jun 14, 2016 02:29 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jeff Dowler CRS - I am, for sure. And feel little nervous and feel good about it, too.

Jun 14, 2016 04:04 PM
Rainer
375,087
Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

Of course it is flattering when someone follows you! I am also a little in awe when it happens! 

Jun 14, 2016 04:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I always sent them a thank you for following me message.

Jun 14, 2016 02:38 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Extremely flattered and appreciative.

Jun 14, 2016 02:33 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

I appreciate it, I do follow back, and I do send an email and say thank you.  A

Jun 14, 2016 02:16 PM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

Yes to all...and thank you for following me!  

Jun 14, 2016 01:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I am Jeff. I follow them back and then comment on their blog.

Jun 14, 2016 12:31 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

I follow back.

Jun 14, 2016 12:01 PM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Absolutely!  To be followed means the person took the time to find out something about you and felt you were someone worthy of getting to know more.

Jun 14, 2016 12:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Yes it's a real compliment when someone follows me.

Jun 14, 2016 11:57 AM
Ambassador
2,178,703
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, I'm flattered they think I  might have something useful to say.   I usually send flowers and chocolates.  If you didn't get yours, the delivery person probably kept the flowers and ate the chocolates.   

Jun 15, 2016 12:04 AM
Rainer
56,684
LeAnn Sink - Realtor Knoxville, TN
United Real Estate Solutions - Knoxville, TN
#ThinkSink when you need an agent.

It makes me nervous! I'm such a newbie still.......

Jun 14, 2016 10:23 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes I am honored.

Jun 14, 2016 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
5,217,268
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I reciprocate by following them back. Time is a factor. Had lunch yesterday with Noah Seidenberg and we were discussing this same subject!

Jun 14, 2016 09:44 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Well sure, I'm flattered. I don't always follow back as sometimes I'm followed by someone who doesn't have any posts. I do send a thank you email, but often fall behind in doing so.

Jun 14, 2016 09:27 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I reciprocate with every one that follows me - and send an email whenever I am able (which is unfortunately not all the time)

Jun 14, 2016 09:25 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,431
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I try to send a thank you message and reciprocate when I have a new follower.

Jun 14, 2016 09:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

It is fine.

Jun 14, 2016 01:31 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I am.  And I at least drop by their blog to see what they are posting and often follow them.

Jun 15, 2016 12:51 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I am flattered by this. 

I do reciprocate by following them back. 

Jun 15, 2016 11:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

At first I was shocked, amazed and flattered.  Now, I'm appreciative (thanks Michael Jacobs for that word) when it comes from an answer here or neutral if the follow comes for a "congrats" comment on a listing blog.  I follow them back but I don't send a thank you or call.

Jun 15, 2016 09:46 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Always an honor!

I dont send cards or emails, but I do go read and comment on their posts.

 

Jun 15, 2016 03:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,726,096
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Not at all; I demand it

Jun 15, 2016 02:48 AM
Ambassador
735,052
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Not sure about flatter Jeff Dowler CRS But I certainly do appreciate it. That stated I'd definitely be flattered if you followed me. LOL!

Jun 15, 2016 01:16 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

It is an honor when someone follows me.  I do the best that I can with the time and resources I have available to me. I've never sent a thank you card for a follow. 

Jun 15, 2016 01:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I consider that a great compliment..... better than a feature.... and I send a thank you email to every one of them....

Jun 15, 2016 01:04 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

To me a follow is the result of respecting the time and attention of another.

They could have read any writer on the planet, but for that moment they chose me.  I am grateful that I had the insight to respect their attention and time by delivering a different voice.

I do not pander for follows directly, indirectly or reciprocally.

Jun 15, 2016 12:35 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,273
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Followers are something money cant buy...

Jun 14, 2016 11:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,716
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Of course I do and I follow them back.

Jun 14, 2016 11:09 PM
Ambassador
2,062,185
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I think 'flattered' isn't quite right.  I appreciate people following my silly little blog... (although it makes me question their sanity), and I always send a "welcome to the blog" message and "thank you" through the Active Rain message system.

Although I rarely know if the follower has recevied the message... and I only hear back from 1 out of 100.

Jun 14, 2016 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

This is a high compliment when another person follows the blog.

Jun 14, 2016 10:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I'm grateful

Jun 14, 2016 10:44 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

I appreciate being followed.

I usually reciprocate.

I always (try to) email a thank you through the 'Rain...

Jun 14, 2016 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

YES It is always a good feeling to have some follow me, unless in the mall, then i get a little scared

Jun 14, 2016 09:59 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I am appreciative and try and follow them back.

Jun 14, 2016 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Yes sir, it makes my blogging all worthwhile

Jun 14, 2016 09:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I think appreciated is a good word that Michael Jacobs used. I used to send a thank you email but never knew if they received it.

Jun 14, 2016 09:49 PM