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What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain- August 23 to August 29, 2015.

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What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain-August 23 to August 29, 2015

 

I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.  It could be something techie, something about Real Estate, about a place or person!  Or it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

Here’s one I missed last week:

chris Ann clelandAugust 22:  Chris Ann Cleland   The Real Estate Agent Selfie Project

 

I love the idea and what a fun community project.  How about going to Chris Ann’s post and giving her what she wants!!

belinda spillmanAugust 23: Belinda Spillman   These Folks Were Thinking Outside the Box.

I love this idea!  Take a look at it, if you haven’t already, and see what you think.  

sharon tara August 24: Sharon Tara    Having Great MLS Pictures Should Not Give You an Unfair Advantage.

But it does, doesn’t it.  Be sure to read Sharon’s post for some excellent photography tips.
 

paula mcdonaldPaula McDonald    Addicts Over the Garage- RE Breaking Bad!

This one will make you laugh so it’s Sunday and everyone deserves to have a big chuckle.

 

 

richie alan naggarRichie Alan Naggar    Has This Dawned On You Yet?

And, if it hasn’t, I hope you will read Richie’s post.  And if you are the kind of person who sees dollar signs over people’s heads, then I truly hope you will head there.

 

audrey black maine August 25:  Audrey Black Maine    The Importance of Home Maintenance

Like Audrey, I would not have expected to see termites in this kind of home.  Read her post not only for you own knowledge but also to help broaden possibilities for your buyers.

Nicole Doty August 26:  Nicole Doty    Dalmatians Aren’t Born With Spots and Neither Are You.

Nicole has given us such a good analogy and lots of food for thought. And I learned something new about Dalmatians.

russ ravaryAugust 27:   Russ Ravary    Thoughtful Thursdays

It takes a lot of thought to be thoughtful.  I heard this said once at a sales seminar and it stuck with me.  Read this very “thoughtful” post.

 

kyle reyesKyle Reyes    Episode 11: Growing Your Marketing, Custom Domains and Website Traffic.

 

Kyle answers some questions we’ve all had.  The video is short, informative and entertaining.  My only problem was that I was dying for a cookie after I watched it.  (you’ll see!)  And, Kyle has formed a group called The Marketing Maniacs!

  

Lou LudwigAugust 28:  Lou Ludwig   Take the Time to Watch the Clouds Float Across the Sky.

 

Every day, Lou offers us excellent motivational posts and this one is no exception.  Stop for a minute in your day; put the phone down and go read Lou’s post.

Mike CooperAugust 29:  Mike Cooper     What the News Doesn’t Report. It’s Much Better.

We have some remarkable members here and Mike is one of them.  Look at what he’s tackling now!  And he offers us a good reminder that while the news these days can drag you down, real life - yes, what we live in- can pull you right back up.

 

ginger harperGinger Harper   Do You Have An ALARM File in Place?

Sadly everyone has had to take extra cautions just trying to do their jobs.  Ginger shares one that they have in place.  Take a look and if you feel like it, share yours.

donald urschalitzDonald Urschalitz    Storm Humor from Florida

 

I couldn’t resist this one because it pretty much summed up our week.  Go on… you know you’re ready for a chuckle! And check out his Bug Humor from the day before!

 

 

Thank you for letting me do what I love to do each day... learn something new!

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Comments(53)

Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Kathy - Thanks as always for providing a good Sunday reading list. I'm really glad to hear that the storm is missing you. 

Aug 30, 2015 04:24 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have read some of those as well and learned from them.  I hope your weekend is being enjoyed my friend!

Aug 30, 2015 05:00 AM
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Kathy - thank you for highlighting some of these great posts; I missed some good ones, but caught up thanks to you. 

Aug 30, 2015 05:09 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Kathy, I did catch most of these posts.  The addicts over the garage is priceless.  Great choices!

Aug 30, 2015 06:31 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kathy - Your weekly compilation is always high on my Sunday to-do list - so many good posts. Thanks!

Aug 30, 2015 06:36 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Great choices Kathy, you always score with this weekly feature.

Aug 30, 2015 07:04 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Kathy, These are all excellent choices and this weekly feature is also a wondeful service you provide. 

Aug 30, 2015 07:30 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy there are a lot of familiar faces on this weeks list.  Great job as always with your selections.

Aug 30, 2015 09:08 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lou- we should be thanking you for keeping us motivated.  Lou Ludwig 

Marte- so am I!  I wasn't looking forward to putting up shutters. Marte Cliff 

Brian- thank you, my friend!!!!   No Erika and for that I am grateful. Brian England 

Olga- so glad to be able to help you out!  Olga Simoncelli 

Kathleen- I agree.... it had me in stitches! Kathleen Daniels 

 

Aug 30, 2015 09:15 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Dick- thank you!   I will email you to tell you how much Larry likes the Mandarin chicken!!! Dick Greenberg 

Noah- thank you!  I have been out much of today and need to get started for next week! Noah Seidenberg 

Bob-- thank you.  It keeps me on my toes! Robert (Bob) Gilbert 

George- Thank you, and hope we all have a great week ahead. George Souto 

Aug 30, 2015 09:18 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Thanks Kathy, I had a good laugh reading the addict letter... the seller sure is specific about his/her home.  They should have specifically reread their letter!

Aug 30, 2015 09:44 AM
Kyle Reyes
The Silent Partner Marketing - Manchester, CT

Thanks for the feature, Kathy Streib - wow, lots of great stuff in this list!

Aug 30, 2015 10:00 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Kathy...I'm not sure if I should thank you or not. Here are nine (yes, nine) posts that I have not read and I want to read them all. Guess I'll be up late again.

Kate

Aug 30, 2015 11:52 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Kathy Streib cool selection this week, too. I think I have to catch up with a few this week....

Aug 30, 2015 02:26 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Kathy, I did miss some great posts, thank you once again for a great selection!

Aug 31, 2015 12:36 AM
Mark Loewenberg
KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
KW 561-214-0370

so many blogs to learn from so little time to learn! thanks for helping us find the ones to read!

Aug 31, 2015 10:18 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Another nice job with your picks this week.  Thanks for your efforts

Aug 31, 2015 12:59 PM
Mery Fernandez Empire Network Realty Luxury Brokerage
Empire Network Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
The Rise of An Empire, Let's Build Yours!

Hello and congratulations on your featured blog post! Well done and hope to see you have many more featured post. 

Aug 31, 2015 02:48 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Wonderful posts this week Kathy - so many that I missed showed  up in your sunday best!

Sep 01, 2015 08:39 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is another good selection for your weekly list.

Sep 04, 2015 10:54 AM