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What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain-December 27 to January 2, 2016.

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What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain-December 27 to January 2, 2016

 

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!


barry owenDecember 27:  Barry Owen   T-4 and Counting Down

We all look for resolutions and direction when we enter a new year. Maybe they’re already there.

conrad allenDecember 28:  Conrad Allen   Is Now the Time to Sell Your Home?

As they say, Real Estate is local, and Conrad offers some interesting information.

sharon taraSharon Tara Dollar Bill Origami-How to Make a Gift With a Twist.

There she goes again...Sharon is so creative. This is a wonderful way to give the gift of money "with a twist."

Karen FiddlerDecember 29: Karen Fiddler Hey Target- Keep Dogs Away From My Food

Karen makes a good point! What is your opinion on this? You can read mine in her comments.

sally and david hansonDecember 30: Sally and David Hanson I Will Be Calling the Mayor Today

We see things that need correcting and say "someone should do something about that." Sally and David shows us what it is to be THE SOMEONEs who do!

Joe PetrowskyDecember 31: Joe Petrowsky "What a Difference 100 Years Makes."

What's interesting is that 100 years isn't that long ago. Some things have changed remarkably. What will 2116 be like?

Michael thorntonJanuary 1: Michael Thornton Animated Video Software- New Trend?

If you're looking at a way to kick up your marketing for the year, I'd take a look at Michael's post. Very interesting... and while you're there, he'd welcome your feedback.

marte cliffMarte Cliff Are You Marketing to Mainly to Millennials?

Much has been written about Millennials and how to market to them. And we cannot ignore them. But read Marte's post before you leave out an important group.

 

Kim GastonJanuary 2: Kim Gaston The Best Staging Tip for 2016

What a wonderful post by Kim and the tip is a good one! It could help put your listing at the top of any buyer's list.

 

 

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

 

PS...Don’t forget to check out Patricia Kennedy’s Weekly Favorites.

 

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Comments(47)

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Hi Kathy, had some more  time for AR over the last week somi read a few of these.  Looking forward to your Sunday posts this year.  Happy New Year!

Jan 03, 2016 07:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Hope to see you back here next week Silvia Dukes PA, REALTOR, CRS, CIPS, SRES 

Jan 03, 2016 11:34 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Very happy to be included!  I haven't seen any pics of you wearing an origami dollar bill ring yet....come on I know you can do it!

Jan 03, 2016 08:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Sharon Tara Can you lend me a dollar??? LOL

Jan 03, 2016 11:34 AM
Sharon Tara

Sell one of Larry's planes!

Jan 03, 2016 11:35 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  Thanks for coming up with your weekly list.  Hope you are having a great day!

Jan 03, 2016 08:10 AM
Kathy Streib

It's football all day!  Of course I am Will Hamm 

Jan 03, 2016 11:34 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Kathy, another week of fun and informative posts!  Let's see what the new year brings us!

Jan 03, 2016 08:22 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Patricia Kennedy did you see we shared one??!!

Jan 03, 2016 11:35 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

Your What I leaned This Week at ActiveRain Blog for the week of December 27, 2015 to January 2, 2016 has a selection of outstanding posts.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 03, 2016 09:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you very much Lou Ludwig 

Jan 03, 2016 11:35 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

So many good posts this week and of course I manged to miss several of them. I will fix that, now.

Jan 03, 2016 12:03 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

You did another outstanding with your selections.  Thanks for your efforts

Jan 03, 2016 12:34 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It's not so much what you learn as it is what you saved for us Kathy Streib 

Jan 03, 2016 01:25 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Nice tound-up, Kathy.  I missed a few of these.  Thanks for the post!

Jan 03, 2016 01:27 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Very interesting posts this week, Kathy Streib - some of them I am personally interested in.....

Jan 03, 2016 02:57 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Kathy.  Thanks for the shout out.  I follow most of those people daily.

Jan 03, 2016 08:49 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Good reading Kathy.. now i need to find some time to implement a few new things

Jan 03, 2016 09:06 PM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Good morning Kathy, great list, as always!  Enjoy this New Year!

Jan 03, 2016 09:37 PM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Thank you, Kathy.  I have some good blogs to peruse over while having a late breakfast this morning.

Jan 03, 2016 09:43 PM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Happy New Year Kathy (can use that at least a week).Thanks for including me in this list, I really do think that people need to think about the dogs in public.

Jan 03, 2016 11:04 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Superb selections, Kathy.  As I have been dealing with a cold for the last week I have missed all of these and appreciate your efforts!

Jan 04, 2016 01:31 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thanks for continuing to write these lists. I always find something I missed!

Jan 04, 2016 03:59 AM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

A new year, with many new opportunities to learn. Thanks for the links!

Jan 04, 2016 04:38 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Kathy, I'm behind on my reading, since I was working on the rental this weekend, I'm catching up now. Thanks for sharing these articles. As usual, some I had already seen but some were new to me. 

Jan 04, 2016 10:47 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy Streib ,

Glad to be back after a short get away for New Years! I've missed reading in the rain so of course had to check out your Sunday post on your "Ah-ha" moments for the week! I have a lot of reading to catch up on!

Jan 04, 2016 08:37 PM