What would You Do??????

rmasse10 · #**1 What would You Do??????** 06-22-2009, 06:38 PM

Tell me,

What would you do if you discovered other agents in your office stealing content on your pages...would you confront them, would you ignore it...

would like to hear what others think

let us know

thanks

rob

gregharaksin · #**2 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-22-2009, 07:26 PM

From your own office? Incredible! Confront them.

Scott.Hack · #**3 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-22-2009, 07:30 PM

I'd say something.

rmasse10 · #**4 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-22-2009, 07:32 PM

They were originally, but I am no longer at that office, but they did steal it when I was there...It has been a long time ignoring since I didnt really care but now It just pisses me off...

webmaster · #**5 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-22-2009, 10:41 PM

It's your intellectual property, you are obligated to protect it once you know about it, otherwise you loose the right (through dilution) to call it yours.

rmasse10 · #**6 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-22-2009, 11:33 PM

Thanks...I was hoping you would chime in...I figured as much but sometimes you just feel like you are kicking a puppy but I guess it will have to be done..

thanks

RickDuranddotCom · #**7 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-23-2009, 12:19 AM

Hi Rob,

I must say that this doesn't surprise me. I'm also in Tampa and since getting back in the biz, (~3 months) I have researched and analyzed the local competition. KW has quite a few agents consistently doing their homework online. This includes you of course. Was this at KW?

Fortunately for you, what sets you apart is your personality and the format in which you deliver your message. Content is in fact king, however you have the RMASSE10 personality stamp embedded within your web pages. Not many agents can duplicate the tone in which you consistently deliver your message online.

Know what I mean?

stevetrang · #**8 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-23-2009, 01:11 AM

If it were in my office, I think a punch in the back of the head is totally acceptable. Otherwise, a cease and desist will probably work, too. I realize that we should sound professional on this forum, but you would think other agents would try to be professional!

jessiesc · #**9 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-23-2009, 05:29 AM

If it were me I would:

Tell the broker to have them cease and desist with a time line for action
Send a letter to cease and desist with a time line for action
Speak with them directly and tell them to cease and desist with a time line for action - explaining copyright laws to them since they obviously aren't aware of the laws.

If they failed to remove the content I would call them on it in an office meeting and send out an office memo to everyone.

Take no prisoners

RickDuranddotCom · #**10 Re: What would You Do??????** 06-23-2009, 07:59 AM

I think Jessie has a great point/idea. Why not turn this around into a learning situation for everyone in your office. Or perhaps at KW?

Teaching internet laws and ethics to your agents, may get your point across very well without causing any ripples. Use your situation as an example. It's a win win for everyone.

Just my opinion.

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