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Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo (Summit Real Estate Group)

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I personally find the best reward is when someone says "I found you online" and you know the source is ActiveRain(or some other blogging effort) rather than a gold star.

Carol Williams - you may have another candidate for your Saturday Second Chances if Tony isn't featured by then.  

Jul 19, 2017 10:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Tony, I have had 101 featured post since I have been on AR and needless to say I am probably more proud of the other 100 that should have been featured but were not, because I have always been an outspoken person on this platform... with that said getting Featured often has nothing to do how good your post is. The real Reward is when you get a listing or a buyer thanks to your post, Endre

Jul 19, 2017 11:25 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Good enough may not be the answer.

We have all seen plenty of good posts that get ignored, and plenty of mediocre posts that get featured.

It all depends on whether the person in charge of the features notices it or not.

But I am sure that Bob Stewart will be able to give you a better answer on this.

Jul 19, 2017 09:06 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I have long ago given up trying to figure out which posts get featured and why. Delighted that you are happy with your feature. Personally, I'm less interested in being featured than being found by the public via my blogging...that's what really leads to business. And many of the featured posts are more relevant to membership than to the public, I've noticed. They don't generate interest/contact from public.

Jul 20, 2017 03:18 AM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I dunno . . . did you do the naked full moon dance with the rum bottle, cigar and dead chicken? (It won't help either, but it will scare your neighbors)  3:)
Seriously, there is no metric when it comes to featured posts.
A long while back, I deleted ALL my posts, including 30 or so featured ones . . . and started over. LOL
When they start paying money for featured posts . . . then I'll care.

Jul 20, 2017 07:39 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Asking for a feature and or complaining about not getting a feature simply does not get you a feature. We ALL hope features go to the blogs with ral catchy blog titles, that want to make you click it. Then a blog that makes you think, ask a question or generates discussion.  The however part is some get features for everything and anything, 2 or 3 a week, while others never see them. The best reward is when a consumer hires you after reading your blog. 

Jul 20, 2017 05:04 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

This is just not correct blogging ettiquette. If you were asking for opinions of 'do you like this or that', it would be different.

Who cares what people think as long as you think that the content is worthwhile & genuine.

Jul 20, 2017 04:15 AM
Rainmaker
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

It is frustrating. I will never forget when a "popular" AR member wrote a short uninspired filler piece about a 2 foot wide side walk he had installed on the side of his driveway and it got featured. Whilst others that write well though out and interesting posts get ignored.

Jul 20, 2017 04:10 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Just keep writing good content that will appeal to members and the public and the features will keep coming!

Jul 19, 2017 09:35 PM
Rainer
370,200
Jay McHugh
SendOutCards-Appreciation Marketing Expert - Acton, MA
YOUR SendOutCard Mentor

Not sure not sure how and or why...just keep writing and sharing...

Jul 20, 2017 04:59 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I'm not really sure I know the answer of how to get featured

Jul 20, 2017 04:00 AM
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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

The link isn't hyperlinked Tony, you need to place it in the lower section of the question and hyperlink it so we can click on it.

Jul 20, 2017 06:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I love Michael Jacobs answer to your question....

Jul 20, 2017 05:04 AM
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Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

Looks good to me but I have no pull. I would hope you have lots of career highlights besides featured posts...I wouldn't put that much weight on this.

Jul 20, 2017 03:54 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The best result is when the consumer finds your post after searching Google for "should I rent or should I buy in Santa Clarita in 2017?" - and then they call you!!

Jul 20, 2017 06:24 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

May the Feature Fairies shine on your posts.  I want my phone to ring ... that makes me a shinning star in the eyes of those I am truly writing for. 

Jul 20, 2017 12:02 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      Well said!  

     I have No Party Affiliation, because I know that the Republican Senators are just as evil as the Democrats.

   Your reasons to "buy now" are great.   

    CYE

Jul 20, 2017 06:58 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

Here is my take on Featured Posts:  They are more about giving than getting.  The authors are sharing insights, knowledge, and experience in business to help others improve the bottom line in their business.  From my observations, you rarely see consumer oriented post Featured.   Nor will you see politically slanted posts featured.  

We all know there are a lot of excellent posts that don't get Featured.  That is why I started the Second Chance Saturday series.  Every week I ask for nominations for the SCS series, which is intended to give AR bloggers another opportunity to get more exposure for their posts.   If you have a post you believe is of interest to the general membership, please send it my way.  

All that said, most of your effort probably should be put into consumer oriented posts.  The Featured posts feel great but they probably aren't going to make YOU any money.  But, they may help another member look at their business in a little different way to improve their bottom line.  

Like I said... IMHO... Featured posts are more about giving than getting.  

Jul 20, 2017 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
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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

Bob Crane nailed this one!

Jul 20, 2017 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

If you don't ask you don't get I suppose.

Jul 20, 2017 04:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I've tried to figure out the rhyme and reason behind "Featured" posts and have found there is none. Many, many terrific posts have been overlooked, and some real nonsense has been featured. If I were you, I'd focus my efforts elsewhere.

Jul 20, 2017 04:29 AM
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Cheryl Dukes . . . . . Intown Atlanta
Guaranteed Offer for your Home - eXp realty - Atlanta, GA

Well haven't you figured out the magic? - - - The same people get featured all the time. . . Just like the son of the coach always gets to play quarterback.

Aug 18, 2017 08:48 PM
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Raj Taj
RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL
Drive By Blessings!

Hopefully it's not a wish that needs to be filled soon. How is your health?

Jul 20, 2017 05:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Better chance of being featured in the second chance blog.

Jul 20, 2017 04:53 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I liked it and reblogged it. It is far better than many of the posts filling the blog roll.

Jul 20, 2017 04:36 PM
Rainmaker
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hopefully the post can be featured.

Jul 20, 2017 01:51 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Interesting questions and answers.  It is really not my decision.

Jul 20, 2017 05:25 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Consumers do need a guide to be successful in obtaining a rental

Jul 20, 2017 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good luck.

Jul 20, 2017 04:54 AM
Rainmaker
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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

Many posts are worthy of a feature, but only a few get acknowledged.

Jul 23, 2017 06:13 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Thanks to all of you for your love and support.  You have made my day as the post has been featured!!!

Jul 23, 2017 04:56 PM
Rainmaker
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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 dont get featured often but when I do it is when I don't expect it (and sometimes when I don't want it). I will check out your blog post.-Kasey

Jul 21, 2017 07:03 AM
Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

make it happen

Jul 21, 2017 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tony Lewis - congrats on the feature - and yes, you can have some more posts featured before..... 

Jul 20, 2017 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I seen many blogs every day that should have been featured

Jul 20, 2017 06:37 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Jul 20, 2017 08:58 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am not sure how you get feature anymore, I have not had one in 3 years.

Jul 20, 2017 06:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Tony Lewis The mystery of getting a post featured. Yes it should be featured.

Jul 20, 2017 06:29 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Reasonable request

Jul 20, 2017 06:09 AM
Rainmaker
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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

If it were up to me, I would feature it.

Jul 20, 2017 05:56 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Never have understood what is featured and what is not. In a former series some posts were featured that were not my best work and some of my best work passed by. Who cares! I kept on posting!

Jul 20, 2017 05:47 AM