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4,572,314
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

When it comes to "changes in rules" I'm not aware of any regarding featured posts. You're likely to find more than a few members with 50+ gold stars who are no longer active here.  

Feb 12, 2017 03:27 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I have no idea... maybe there were fewer members at one time and the odds of getting featured were higher. I've never been concerned about getting featuresd. If it happens, great, if not that's fine too. Most of the posts that get featured are those of value to members in AR. And I post primarily for the public.

Feb 12, 2017 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The early feature days? When covered wagons delivered the news? Pioneers made up the rules as they went...

Feb 12, 2017 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,574,666
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

"The early days" makes me think of my son asking about what it was like before remote controls, cable TV, and malls.....

Feb 12, 2017 04:09 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

I think so, I've seen folks who's post to feature ratio is 14% of their posts were featured. My ratio is 4% featured to date. I have had 18 featured and the majority got featured years ago, I've had fewer in the last 3 years, yet my writing is better ...or so I thought...and there are fewer posting now than back then.

Feb 12, 2017 06:56 AM
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

Some of the most prominent and influential members from my early days don't post much or at all these days.  Priorities change.  

BTW:  I don't think there have ever been any "rules" regarding features.  It has always been and probably will always be subjective based on who is authorized to make those decisions.  

Feb 12, 2017 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Good question Peter Mohylsky 

Feb 12, 2017 08:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Peter Mohylsky I don't believe the rules about featured posts are any different than earlier days. It's still a mystery how they are selected. However, good content does help in the selection process.

Feb 12, 2017 06:05 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Teacher's Pets ?

Feb 12, 2017 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I think it is mostly that there were less bloggers back then. There are many who are not active any longer who i used to love to read. The thing they miss is, when you stop blogging, you stop getting leds from blogging. I love getting a feature every now and then, it is a huge push. I also love getting all the leads from my blog every day. 

Feb 12, 2017 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I don't think this is odd at all. Many people are excellent writers & have chosen another media than AR. The rules were not any different than they are now. 

Feb 12, 2017 05:06 AM
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

Michael Jacobs nailed this one!

Feb 12, 2017 03:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Back in the day you had to walk uphill in the snow and fight dinosaurs to get a featured post...  or what Michael Jacobs said.

Feb 12, 2017 03:24 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I never knew the rhyme or reason for featured posts. In the past it seemed luke the same people got featured over and over again. They also used to allow us to "call shots" basically voting for a post to be featured, or anticipating that it would so peiple aith a lot of interaction in the community got more. It appears that isn't an option anymore.

Feb 12, 2017 12:26 PM
Ambassador
4,693,577
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have been in the Rain for a long time and have only had one post featured.  I have no idea what it takes to get featured, I just figure that I am not popular enough, my posts aren't good enough or whatever, haha.

Feb 12, 2017 12:25 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not believe the rules have changed. People do move on to different grounds.  

Feb 12, 2017 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I agree with Michael Jacobs 

Feb 12, 2017 08:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Was there a feature button once?

 

Feb 12, 2017 08:26 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no... quality content rules... catchy titles "make the cut"... now and before....

Feb 12, 2017 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I'm not aware of any changes in the rules... AR has grown a lot and it could be because there weren't as many members and your chances of getting featured were greater...

Feb 12, 2017 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't think anything has changed.

Feb 12, 2017 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Less members or maybe they had more time to spend writing posts that interested everyone and not just their client base.

Feb 12, 2017 05:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Blogging was the new thing ten years ago so some stay with it some don't.

Feb 12, 2017 05:24 AM
Rainmaker
2,462,840
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

No idea. Reblog them so the rest of us can enjoy their quality content. ;-)

Feb 12, 2017 05:22 AM
Ambassador
2,436,110
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Maybe they were just a really great writer with interesting ideas who moved on?

Feb 12, 2017 05:03 AM
Rainer
213,263
Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

They, like many others, probably moved on.

Feb 12, 2017 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,455
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Maybe fewer people were posting.

Feb 12, 2017 04:54 AM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Time has a way of getting in the way of posting.  It may be just that they are too busy elsewhere.

Feb 12, 2017 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Afraid I can't answer that as I don't go back to the early days here so I'll read and learn :-)

Feb 12, 2018 04:42 PM
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

Never knew any rules existed for features.   

Feb 14, 2017 09:11 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I am not sure I understand the selection process of featured posts and I don't are if my posts are featured . What really matters is if people read my posts so I look  at the # of URL's as indicator.

Feb 13, 2017 06:56 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

IIRC yes they were much easier - probably because there were less agents here submitting

Feb 13, 2017 05:54 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Some members seem to have favored treatment for feature recognition.

Feb 13, 2017 05:32 AM
Ambassador
2,670,013
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

For a while there was a function where you kind of nominated good posts-"called shots" I think it was. Not sure why that went away.

Feb 12, 2017 10:59 PM
Rainmaker
637,434
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

One thing that I've noticed when you first are about to sign in,  is lots of them are OLD, guess they need to get a certain amount of "likes" or something before you get on that front page. THEY ARE ALL ABOUT 28 DAYS OLD!!! As to being featured, it's been so long since one of mine was chosen....have no clue.

Feb 12, 2017 10:55 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Peter Mohylsky - I remember we used to have about 15-20 posts featured almost every day.

Having said that, blogging here is a personal choice. I always find it beneficial to be in 'Rain.

Feb 12, 2017 09:53 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I do not care about featured posts Peter. I let flow and if others like it then let it be. I would rather have a Buyer (or seller) phone call than a featured post.

Feb 12, 2017 08:50 PM
Ambassador
5,230,119
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Peter Mohylsky - there were many who posted often here 'in the early days' and the feature board rolled a lot more than it has the past few years. Many of those who were regularly featured ventured out and focus on their own websites...

Also, if you're an individual agent without an assistant(s), it's tough to blog daily, work your website AND work with clients in this crazy, busy market!

Something has to give and too often, it's blogging. 

Feb 12, 2017 08:31 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

What rules?

Feb 12, 2017 06:48 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      We used to have the "Called Shots" button, which notified AR Staff that a blog was feature-worthy.  There was even a called shots badge when you called a certain number correctly. 

     When one of the revamps of the site was done, called shots disappeared.

    

Feb 12, 2017 06:17 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

I would think the rules are the same but the competition may have been different years ago.

Feb 12, 2017 05:41 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Don't think there are any rules about featured posts. Some have come and gone for varies reasons..I never judge

Feb 12, 2017 04:37 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Clueless on this! Will pop back for more comments

Feb 12, 2017 04:35 PM
Rainmaker
677,422
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

I've blogged mostly for SEO / Public, and not as much for Featured within AR.  I do think the Monetization of AR by the founders, with eventually ownership by T and then Z, motivated many to just work on their own independent blogsite.

Feb 12, 2017 04:31 PM
Ambassador
5,049,466
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Not sure any "rules" have changed, just the people. There was a time, years ago, when there were members who were allowed to select the featured posts

Feb 12, 2017 01:22 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I doubt that the rules have changed, when those people stop in with a new post it will likely get featured.

Feb 12, 2017 01:11 PM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I don't think there are any rules on features - that I have heard of anyway. There are many folks with hundreds of features because they write good content is my guess.

Feb 12, 2017 12:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

ActiveRain has never published their criteria for featured posts.  However, those people who featured the posts would have had guidance and/or criteria in order to determine which ones to feature.  The guidance and/or criteria likely changed over time.

Feb 12, 2017 11:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

there are people with more than 50

Feb 12, 2017 09:05 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No

Feb 12, 2017 08:31 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Maybe there is more competition now?

Feb 12, 2017 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I have no clue Peter Mohylsky but if I were to venture a guess I'd say maybe there are more bloggers today which makes it harder and I do think overall more posts were featured in the past.

Feb 12, 2017 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
716,049
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Maybe they were great writers about some great subjects?

Feb 12, 2017 07:05 AM