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Last Week's Favorites: August 7th-14th

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Real Estate Agent with RLAH@Properties AB95346

One of my favorite things about Active Rain is that not a week goes by that I don't learn something about something I'd never even thought of before.  And this week, it was hummingbird tongues.  And that leads into my first favorires:

1.  Todd Clark:  Just humming along  This blew me away, not only by the beauty of the photo, but the incredible effort and patience it took to capture this.

2.  Carla Muss-Jacobs: Why Buyers Need a Buyers Agent in Portland . . . and Anywhere Else  Carla certainly has this one down!  If you ever need talking points...

3.  Steve Hoffacker: Speechless Sundays - Moooove Over"  I have a cow thing.  What can I say?  So Steve certainly caught my eye with this, as with many of his photos

4.  Karen Fiddler: Hey......Sometimes It's US and not THEM  Like it or not, Karen in right about this one!

5.  Clint Miller: Taglines, Slogans, and Bears. Oh My!  This was some food for thought   Sprinkle this on your Cheerios! 

6.  Martha Brown: Pay It Forward...Remember When You Were New??? Comments Meant The World To You  The title says it all.

7.  Mike Cooper: Never Judge a Client by His Second-Hand Workshirt  This is a great story - one to read and remember.

8.  Lori Caine: Sometimes you just have to offer a compromise in real estate negotiations - don't take it personal  It's all about negotiating, isn't it?

9.  Bryant Tutas: Master "The Presentation" And Become A Champion.  And he's not talking about the suit you are wearing.  It's what comes out of your mouth.

10.  Jane Peters: The Absolute Power of Blogging - Don't Ever Think You are Not Getting Read  Jane's so right!  You just never know who your readers are.

11.  Melissa Zavala: Wells Fargo, Equator and Lucille Ball's Birthday  I'd sure rather be watching Lucy reruns than doing Wells paperwork!

12.  Karen Crowson: Downsizing: It’s Become a Lot More Common    Margaret Rome calls this "right sizing"!  Great advice, Karen.

13.  Tammie White: Franklin TN Neighborhoods: Gated Communities  This is an example of Localism that can bring in the buyers.  It's one of several. 

14.  Dale Baker: Sunapee Love Your Lake Day and Boat Parade in Sunapee New Hampshire  Makes me want to run right up there!

And 15.  Jeff Dowler: Will That House Suit Your Lifestyle? (Part 2 of 2)  Check out the link to Part 1 first.  It helps buyers really think about their housing goals.

That's all for today.  Now I'm off to do some actual work!  Have a great week, and I'll see you back here next week.

 

 

Comments (42)

Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Pat, thanks for including me in your must reads for the week. I love that you do this because there are always some posts that I miss. Off to catch up on my reading.

Aug 14, 2011 09:28 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Thank you for the feature and for your generosity, Pat.

Aug 14, 2011 09:54 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Patricia:

Thank you again for letting us know about post we may have missed.  I missed most of them.  But I was on vacation for some of the time.

Aug 14, 2011 09:55 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Hi Pat! I recognize a bunch of these blogging stars this week. But as always, there are a few new people that I never read before. Thanks again for putting them in one place for us.

Aug 14, 2011 10:10 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

As always thank you for getting these posts out to us today.   I look for your list as I miss some of them first time out.

 

Patricia Aulson/ Seacoast NH & ME

Aug 14, 2011 12:28 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Thank you so much for including me, a little disappointed that I inspire someone else to take a picture and theirs gets featured. But, at least you featured me,which almost means more to me lately. Activerain just isn't the same as it used to be.





Aug 14, 2011 12:32 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Pat There are quite a few I missed and some I did not ..Either way I have some Reading to catch up on .

Helpfulhannah your friend in Philly

Aug 14, 2011 01:13 PM
Bruce Kunz
C21 Solid Gold Realty, Brick, NJ, 732-920-2100 - Howell, NJ
REALTOR®, Brick & Howell NJ Homes for Sale

Hi Pat. Thanks for taking the time to put your lists together. It's always an interesting collection and many of the posts I would otherwise miss out on.
Bruce

 

Aug 14, 2011 02:21 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Hi Pat, another list well worthy of attention. It was a difficult week for me with business getting in the way of my Rain time, A lot of catching up to do.

Aug 14, 2011 02:46 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I always look forward to your picks.. I read most of these post, but there are a few I missed.  thanks for taking the time to put this together.

Aug 14, 2011 04:04 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Pat,

Thanks for including me in this week's edition of your favorite posts. I am honored. :)

Steve

Aug 14, 2011 04:10 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Patricia - I enjoy reading your favourite posts each week.  Keep up the great summaries!!!

Aug 14, 2011 05:10 PM
Robert Hammerstein -
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Pat - I so look forward to your recap here on Sundays. Now I have some reading to do of some wonderful posts that I missed during the week. As always thanks

Aug 14, 2011 05:24 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
I love my Sunday extra posts on the iPad again! Let's see what cool posts you have found for us this week!
Aug 14, 2011 05:33 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Another great list. Off to visit some of these...If AR will cooperate this morning!

Aug 15, 2011 12:52 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

There is a wealth of information between all of us.

Aug 15, 2011 02:31 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

Great list of folks and many I read on a regular basis.  This is a great way to get folks recognition if they don't get on the featured board.

Aug 15, 2011 03:13 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279
Thanks always for the great reads. Always makes it easy to catch some of those missed during the week.
Aug 15, 2011 04:12 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Pat the flutist presents the cutest...posts that is...thank you

Aug 15, 2011 06:46 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Pat.  Some great posts to learn from.  Thanks for making out this list.

Aug 15, 2011 09:19 AM