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Last Week's Favorites on Active Rain: March 17th-23rd

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Real Estate Agent with RLAH@properties AB95346

It's been another week on Active Rain, and now it's time for the latest list of favorites.  But before I begin, I just want to say a little bit about how I plow through the zillion or so posts every week to find the ten posts that make this list.  Sometimes, I take the easy approach.  There are about fifty bloggers here who produce great stuff pretty consistently, and I can always find wonderful content in their blogs.  Then there are bloggers I don't really know at all, and then I'm shocked to see they've been around as long as I have writing good stuff.  Finally, there are the newbies, most of whom are just dipping their toes in the blog water, and many show great promise.

Where do I find the posts I feature?  The list of just-written posts goes by so quickly that it's not a great place to look.  Some that I choose are bloggers who I regularly read, but I like to keep it fresh.  I have had great luck by looking for commentors (on my own posts and others) who I don't recognize.  I then check out their blogs and have found some wonderful surprises. 

So if you are not on the list, please don't think I didn't like what you wrote this week, especially if you have been on many prior lists. 

And here goes:

Kathy Streib: Won't Buyers Want to Pick Out Their Own Countertops?  Her silly sellers must think buyers have imagination.  Hah!

Kristin Hamilton: Why is March 20th is Called ‘The First Day of Spring..Fun Facts?   Oh, Kristin, I had no idea!  What you need to know about Spring.

Carmela Jacobs:  How to be a better listener and why...  This is a very well-written post with great advice we can't hear too often.

Andrew Capelli: "Footprints in the Sands of Time"  Ah, yes!  It all depends on where our footprints will take people.

Jon Zolsky: What Are You Looking For?  Yes, Jon makes the list again.  Reading this lead to a huge "AHA" moment for me.

Paula Hathaway: IF YOU CAN TALK, YOU CAN BLOG!!!  There are a lot of potential bloggers who might need some pills to get over writers' block.

Bob McKiernan: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET "MY" OFFER ACCEPTED  Here's handy advice for this hot market we're in.

Lenn Harley: Why Don't Some Folks in the Real Estate Industry Embrace ActiveRain? Member Wants To Know!!  Good question.  Good answer.

Deelyn Neilson: What YEAR are you buying in?   Here is another promising newbie.  And it's an excellent first post!

And Fred Griffin: 13 People that Real Estate Agents need in their Support Network  Agents who go off on their own are a lot braver than I am!

So that's it for this week.  Now I'm off to buy Easter Eggs for the Crestwood Citizens' Association's big Easter Egg Hunt.  Should be fun.  And I'll be back here next week with more of your good work.  So blog on!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank Laisch
Orlando, FL
"The Insurance Guy"

Pat, these are some great choices. I was traveling a lot this week and missed a few of these

Mar 23, 2013 10:23 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Pat, a fine list and thanks for the explanation as well. You will have people fooled by posting a day earlier than usual

Mar 23, 2013 11:27 PM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Pat - I look forward to your weekly list.  I always find a post or two I missed.

Mar 24, 2013 02:06 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Good Morning Pat, What a wonderful collection of posts. I have some reading to do and love to credit you for helping me discover some of the best talent in the Rain.
Mar 24, 2013 02:15 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Actually, I set the automatic post thing for early this morning!  Another Active Rain improvement that might be a little goofy.

Mar 24, 2013 04:23 AM
Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY
...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Patricia: Thank you so much for the attention to my blog on blogging! I have to say after reading the post by Jon Zolsky yesterday I was afraid to see who has left this place--Glad you are still here! It sounds like many have left the nest without even looking back and gone to FB....and Trulia??? to Blog!

Mar 24, 2013 04:50 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Thank you for featuring my Blog, Pat!

   This "Last Week's Favorites" is really a great feature!

 

Mar 24, 2013 05:16 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Patricia,

Thanks so much for adding my post to your group of favorites. I was very surprised and happy. Have a great spring!

Mar 24, 2013 05:19 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Paula, oh yeah.  I'm still here!  And Trulia?  Don't think so.

Fred and Kristin, thanks for writing fun and interesting stuff for me to find!

Mar 24, 2013 06:48 AM
Deelyn Neilson
Liz Moore and Associates - Williamsburg, VA
Deelyn Neilson

Pat- What an honor! Thank you so much. I do appreciate your kind remarks and for featuring me in your list of  favorites for the week. It was my FIRST A/R blog- now I may have the courage to post another!  THANK YOU.

Mar 24, 2013 08:05 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Pat

Another great selctions of posts for your last weeks favorites.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 24, 2013 11:29 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Pat -- saw some of these, and just enjoyed a few more, due to your diligence in getting this list out.  Thanks!

Mar 24, 2013 12:22 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Pat - I almost missed this as it looks like you posted this a day early.  Some great picks here.  Thank you.

Mar 24, 2013 08:08 PM
Rob Lang
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

Nice of you to go out and find the ActiveRain talent.  Great job!!

Mar 25, 2013 06:06 AM
Joy Baker
RE/MAX Insight - Salem, NH
So NH RE & Short Sale Specialist

Hi Patricia~I just discovered your blog and will certainly be subscribing.  And, bless you for "plowing" through all the posts.  The sheer number is overwhelming.  Forget blog writing...I need Blog Finding 101!

Mar 25, 2013 08:22 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Thank you, Patricia. I was a pleasant surprise

Mar 25, 2013 02:12 PM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Your selection is very appropriate and the stars are stars, aren't they? I don't remember two of your selections, so I'll read their post again.

This is great for those who have yet to post a blog and might encourage them to gain some invaluable insight on how the stars compose and write so effectively. Thanks for the list to learn from.

Mar 25, 2013 03:24 PM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Patricia, thanks for sharing.  We too like to search out new faces and broaden our network.

Mar 26, 2013 01:08 AM