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Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers (The Flooring Girl)

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Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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Not yet.  I probably will write a local post.

Jun 23, 2017 04:24 PM
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Jun 24, 2017 06:04 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Hi Debbie --- I haven't planned to write a post and likely won't but I appreciate the information you share.  Good for you for continuing to find ideas that can generate some extra income and more eyeballs on your site.  

Jun 24, 2017 03:58 AM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I don't post a lot of local events. I used to and got calls on them but it was calls for people interested i the event and not real estate related. I only did it on AR
Your idea thoughh skounds great. Let us know how it turns out. -Kasey

Jun 23, 2017 11:04 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Many of us post local news: new business, restaurants, events. My thoughts on it, it should that you are actively involved in your community and want to promote it as a great place to live. 

Jun 23, 2017 10:33 PM
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Toronto, ON

We do not have fireworks on July 4 in our great nation and thus, there would be no need for such a post.

However, it is Canada's 150th birthday this year.  Huge celebrations will be occuring throughout our land.  There were a couple of articles yesterday on home page of the New York Times.

Jun 23, 2017 09:54 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I have not yet.  But you have inspired me to attempt it.  Thank you!

Jun 23, 2017 07:59 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I hardly know what I will write tomorrow.

Jun 23, 2017 06:57 PM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
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Many years ago, I wrote a post on our local 4th of July parade, right here on Active Brain.  I still get the occassional contact... it has a life of its own.

Jun 23, 2017 06:21 PM
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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

I may do that and if so it would be on my AR blog, it's my only one.

Jun 23, 2017 06:12 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I have it written but haven't posted yet. I will post it on my WP blog first, then make some changes and post on AR.

Jun 23, 2017 05:21 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Debbie,

I am not sure I will, and I usually post first on our site, then on AR

Jun 23, 2017 04:36 PM
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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
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Thank you for sharing your experience Debbie.  I think this gives us all food for thought.   

Jun 24, 2017 06:29 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have not.

Jun 24, 2017 06:26 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I like to do a July 4th post, havent written it yet but it is due

Jun 24, 2017 06:17 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We just did out 4th of July post, both on AR and on our own site. We don't have ads on our site so I don't expect a financial reward for it, but I do like that clients - past, present, and future - can look to us as experts in the area.

Jun 24, 2017 06:07 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I have not and most likely won;t. I have in the past, but I don't know that it was one of my more popular topics. But we'll see.

Jun 24, 2017 05:50 AM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

So far so good.  Now up to 698 clicks.  Yesterday generated 343 clicks, a bit more than double previous day driven mostly by a post in a local FB group.  I will post to some other groups in a day or two (for individual towns).

Jun 24, 2017 05:48 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

I haven't decided yet.  Though, it will start on my website if I do.

Jun 24, 2017 05:43 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

No 4th of July Explosive posts yet for us.

Jun 24, 2017 05:41 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Best of luck with it.

Jun 24, 2017 01:19 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Debbie Gartner - thanks for sharing your story - we should try this.

Jun 23, 2017 10:57 PM
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Bob Crane
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Only one so far this year, but more will be coming soon.  All on AR.

Jun 23, 2017 09:09 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Don't know but AR launch-pad works for me with twit, linked & goog +

Jun 23, 2017 05:22 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I have not but, will post it on my personal site first, as I normally do. You're right, the traffic is driven up and with our information on the post, that's one 'impression' in their minds that we've made!

Jun 23, 2017 04:37 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'll be on Cape Cod this July 4th in a waterfront townhouse.... step off the deck and you're in the sand.... I'll see the fireworks from the deck... to answer your question, I WILL be writing a post the next day...

Jun 24, 2017 07:29 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Nope! Only show will be at Navy Pier and not viewable form most places unless you are there or on a nearby beach! Good luck with your approach. I like the idea! 

Jun 24, 2017 06:55 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

with a bang

Jun 24, 2017 06:55 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Jun 24, 2017 04:01 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have done less Localism posts.  They do get lots of views/clicks, but no business.

Jun 27, 2017 07:43 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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I will thanks for your information.

Jun 26, 2017 09:11 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good for you for continuing to find so many ideas that generate extra income! If I have time I will post a July 4th post but busy with real estate and have family time scheduled..if I get to it great if I don't ..it won't be a huge crisis.  

Jun 25, 2017 07:28 PM
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Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Debbie, I won't write a post but will post on FB business page. Great job on yours.

Jun 25, 2017 08:33 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I will write one this week. These tend to get great exposure and I will post on both sites.

Jun 24, 2017 06:21 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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Yes, I most likely will write one here in the Rain. Still need to finish a few things on my site before changing over to the new format.

Jun 24, 2017 12:53 PM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Debbie, what a great idea, I am on it thanks.

Jun 24, 2017 12:03 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I have not and I have no plans to write a 4th of July post. 

Jun 24, 2017 11:54 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

have not yet

Jun 24, 2017 10:01 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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No.  I posted a picture on Instagram of an ad for the local show.  That's it.

Jun 24, 2017 08:35 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
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I'll be off the grid

Jun 24, 2017 07:57 AM