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Second Chance Saturday: Week 65

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."
-Carol Williams 

Does getting Featured here in The Rain sometimes feel like a roll of the dice? Not anymore.  I'm always open to member suggestions on posts that should be Featured but somehow got missed.  That's what Second Chance Saturday is all about.  Be sure to tag me in any posts you read that you'd like to see in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday. 

Creating Personal Power 
By: Lou Ludwig 
"A clear vision backed by definite plans give you a tremendous feeling of confident and personal power."  

Importance Of Being "Vain" 
By: Emily Chandler 
"Now you know I am not going to tell you to actually be vain, but it is an eye catcher! What I mean is..."

A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way 
By: Amanda S. Davidson 
"As I reflect on the first quarter of 2018 and analyze its challenges a lack of kindness and respect stands out most." 

Daily Safety Tips Keeping You And Your Clients Safe - Tip #1, Keep It Light 
By: Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor® 
"Our profession is safety challenging and puts us into some precarious situations." 

Making Assumptions 
By: Debbie Reynolds 
"How many times do we make assumptions, fail to ask thorough questions and proceed to think for our clients?" 

First Time Homebuyer Guide 
By: Joan Cox  
"I asked her if it was because they did not disconnect their hoses -- and she said YES, we are rokie homeowners."

Can A Buyer Ask Sellers For Proof Work Is Complete Before Closing 
By: Scott Godzyk 
"In the 'Another sale died' column, I was called to interview for a FSBO listing."

Christopher Gist 
By: James Dray 
"What you may not know about Christopher is..."

How Do You Feel About Agents Who Don't Pick Up Calls?  
By: Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents  
"I cannot begin to tell you how many clients, as well as other agents, who compliment me because I answer my phone." 

The Robots Are Coming! The Robots Are Coming! (And We Trained Them)
By: Bernie Stea
"A recent shopping experience brought to mind 'Singularity' and my ongoing discussions with Ron and Alexandra Seigel and others about the threat of advance technology." 

Be sure to check out Kathy Streib's What I Learned This Week In The Rain. 

Have a great weekend!



 

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Carol Williams

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- Carol Williams

Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
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Happy March !




Comments(43)

Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Carol.  Thanks for setting me up with my weekend reading list.

Apr 22, 2018 05:33 AM
Chris Lima
Turtle Reef Realty - Port St Lucie, FL
Local or Global-Allow me to open doors for you.

Thanks Carol.  I missed a few of these.  Thanks to you and Kathy Streib, I have plenty of material to keep myself occupied on this grey morning.

Apr 22, 2018 06:46 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Job Carol of getting the word out on some of these great blogs that some of us miss.

 

Apr 22, 2018 08:12 AM
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

HI Amanda S. Davidson ,
Thanks for the post on Kindness.  It can never be over emphasized!

Apr 22, 2018 08:24 AM
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

Hey sister Hannah Williams ,
Hope you had successful showings and enjoyed the reading this week!  Happy Sunday!

Apr 22, 2018 08:25 AM
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

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS ,
Grandkids ALWAYS come first!  Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's selections.  Happy Sunday!

Apr 22, 2018 08:26 AM
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

Hi Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor® ,
Thank you for the post on Safety.  We can never stress that enough.  I hope you enjoy the other selections, as well. 

Apr 22, 2018 08:28 AM
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

Hi Gabe Sanders ,
Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's selections.  Happy Sunday.

Apr 22, 2018 08:29 AM
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

Hi Chris Lima ,
I'm glad we can highlight some posts for your reading pleasure.  Hope you enjoy this week's selections.  Happy Sunday.

Apr 22, 2018 08:30 AM
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

Hi Will Hamm ,
Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's selections.  Hope you enjoy them. Happy Sunday.

Apr 22, 2018 08:30 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Hi, Carol.

  I have already commented on a couple of these.  Let me read the others, and make some remarks.

   Thank you!

Apr 22, 2018 03:15 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- while I see some that I've read, I also see some that I missed!!! Thank goodness for your post. 

Apr 22, 2018 06:06 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

Hi Fred Griffin ,
Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's selections.  Have a great week!

Apr 23, 2018 05:33 AM
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

Good morning Kathy Streib ,
I enjoy putting it together. And, I always discover treasures on your weekly post! 

Apr 23, 2018 05:37 AM
Bruce Kunz
C21 Solid Gold Realty, Brick, NJ, 732-920-2100 - Howell, NJ
REALTOR®, Brick & Howell NJ Homes for Sale

Thanks for another great collection of posts, Carol Williams. I'm off to check these out and appreciate you putting this lost together each week!
Bruce

 

Apr 23, 2018 06:02 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

Hi Bruce Kunz ,
Hope you enjoyed my ramblings!  Have a great week. 

Apr 23, 2018 07:30 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Carol, thank you so much! I certainly did!

I came back to read some of the recommendations that I had missed and caught your comment!

Have a wonderful week ahead...

Apr 23, 2018 08:10 PM
Emily Chandler
RE/MAX United - Cary, NC
Helping expand our digital footprint

Thank you so much for including my post! I got a lot of good comments after agents found me through here. 

Apr 24, 2018 10:42 AM
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

You're welcome, Emily Chandler .  I'm glad your blog post received some additional exposure!

Apr 24, 2018 10:44 AM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

These are all great posts. Thank you for digging up these gems. 

Apr 24, 2018 08:28 PM