Homeowner · VISTA, CA · Member since 2015 · 727 posts · 340 votes
I've been getting very good information from myriad BP members/contributors in the short time I'm been a non paying member. But I keep getting posts that require that I upgrade my account in order to reply or participate.
Can someone other than a paid BP employee please explain to me what the advantages and perks of upgrading your account really is? I'm not averse to upgrading but I just want to know from other members if it has really helped them since they subscribed.
I have been a paying "RAINMAIKER" on Active Rain, a very good residential real estate blog, since '08. In '14 I was elevated to an "AMBASSADOR" which is a title that gives the member more status and recognition as an active, knowledgeable and experienced member/contributor.
There's no charge or dues requirements for that status either. It's simply based on how long you've been a member and what you can bring to the table as a resourceful member/contributor.
I don't know why others upgrade their BP account. For me, I upgraded my account to help BP pay for the cost of doing business. It's such a great RE site, and I hate to see it goes under due to lack of funds. Other than that, I haven't benefited anything from being a Pro member.
@Account Closed, Woa! Go under? You really think such a powerful site could go under? Nothing could be worse than Trulia or Zillow and they're still hang in in there. Please enlighten me.