Comments on: Notes on this morning’s presentation to Charlottesville Realtors

By: Daniel Rothamel

Daniel Rothamel — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:06:58 +0000

Jim,

I’m glad that the presentation went well. Hopefully, you reached some people.

Waldo,

I use “REALTOR” as opposed to Realtor. I’ve used it both the critcize and to praise. The way I see it is this: it’s the trademark, thier trademark. They allow me to use it (technically, I pay for its use). I completely disagree with the seemingly arbitrary way in which they have defended it at times, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t use it properly when I can. I do so out of respect for trademark law, not necessarily out of respect for the organization.

By: Matthew Rathbun

Matthew Rathbun — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:45:50 +0000

Ok… the trademark Realtor thing. I am one of the most anal folks I know about these types of things, but I just haven’t the effort to cap Realtor and add the copyright sign as often as I have to type it out. It’s like the “how do we pronounce it” issue, who does it really effect? Will we really loose public respect if we correct every on these issues? I’m good either way. I’ve got real battles to fight, elsewhere….

By: Ben Martin, Va Assn of REALTORS

Ben Martin, Va Assn of REALTORS — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:45:07 +0000

Thanks for the kind words about VARbuzz. As you know, we’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the response. Hopefully we picked up a few more subscribers on your endorsement.

By: Pavel

Pavel — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:18:09 +0000

Jim,

Sorry I missed the event, but I heard from others at my company that you did an outstanding job. Thanks for sharing your insight and knowledge.

By: Jim Duncan

Jim Duncan — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:16:08 +0000

Thanks, Dave.

Regarding the Realtors thing, I just can’t do it. It’s a battle that, for me, is not worth the battle.

Charles – I truly hope so.

Waldo – agreed.

Missy – Thanks.

/ActiveRain-like comment.

By: Dave Phillips

Dave Phillips — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:01:44 +0000

Jim, Nice job with the presentation at CAAR. One of the best things about REALTORS in Charlottesville is that they are willing to share. Despite Waldo’s comment above, we have great REALTORS (you included) in our area. Thanks for sharing.

By: Charles Woodall

Charles Woodall — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:07:17 +0000

“If you want to do it professionally, do it. If not, please don’t clutter up the web.”

I hope the agents you spoke to take this to heart.

I really don’t believe we will ever see a great proliferation of real estate blogs. It is becoming a fad right now, but it will fade in a hurry once they realize the amount of work involved. The vast majority of REALTORS aren’t up to the challenge. And many if not most of the majority don’t want to pull the curtains back and let the public see inside.

Not that this is a bad thing mind you.

By: Waldo Jaquith

Waldo Jaquith — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:26:37 +0000

Nothing says “don’t trust a word of what I’m saying because it’s really all marketing speak” quite as quickly and efficiently as writing “REALTOR®.”

By: Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:38:24 +0000

Very good, Jim All that talk on twitter loosened you up.