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Second Chance Saturday: Week 77

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"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. 

Giving deserving posts more exposure is what Second Chance Saturday is all about.  Be sure to tag me in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday. 

Attracting Opportunity 
By: Lou Ludwig 
"Those who embrace learning will attract business opportunities and succes in their future..." 


Mrs. Wiggins and Mr. Tudball  - Can You Hear Me? 
By: Dorie Dillard 
"How many times do we get caught up multi-tasking or being oblivious to what our client is trying to communicate to us?"  

My Favorite Call Of The Week 
By: Scott Godzyk 
"The husband asked what my angle was to not list their home but keep them in it." 

How To Spot Spammers & Hackers In An Instant 
By: Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents  
"If you use email, you have to be on your guard all of the time. " 

Some Days There Are Snakes In The Pool... And Other Listing Issues 
By: Mike Cooper 
"No matter how the snakes get in the pool of your life you need to get them out." 

Is a 3,000 Word Blog Post Long, Or Is It Lengthy?
By: Marte Cliff 
"It turns out that the answer may depend upon your attitude toward the specific blog post." 

Hit Me With Your Best Shot 
By: Khash Saghafi
 "The perfect moment to take your shot will never come."

"Dwell Time" Keeping People On Your Site 
By Tammy Emineth  
"You have to not only KNOW what you're talking about but present it in a way that keeps people on your site." 

Lead Yourself First Then Others
By: Grant Schneider 
"It is true that different environments require a different style." 

Whoops 
By: Joe Petrowsky 
"This tiny error has caused me to seek police protection to enter my own house."  


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


Have an amazing weekend!
 

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Carol Williams

"Information is FREE.
Knowledge, Experience & Integrity Are Priceless."

- Carol Williams

Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
Coaching, goal setting, and marketing consultant

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Comments(60)

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 Joe Pryor ,
The legacy of Lou lives on through the power of reblogging, doesn't it?  Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's SCS selections.

Happy Sunday.

Jul 29, 2018 05:30 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for posting the links to these posts. I missed reading some of them.

Jul 29, 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 Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, ,

Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's SCS selections.  Hope you're having a great week!

Jul 29, 2018 05:34 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 ,

Thank you.  And, thanks for stopping by to check out this week's SCS selections!  Hope you're having an awesome weekend.

Jul 29, 2018 05:35 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 Gita Bantwal ,
You're welcome, and thanks for stopping by to peruse this week's SCS selections.

Happy Sunday!

Jul 29, 2018 05:36 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Carol, thanks for including me in your group. It's always a privilege.

Jul 29, 2018 06:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I noticed that I follow everyone who has commented on this post.

Jul 29, 2018 09:05 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 Mike Cooper ,
You always write excellent, thought-provoking posts Mike.  I have a few others of yours in the queue but am rationing them.  LOL

Jul 29, 2018 09:25 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Jul 29, 2018 09:49 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 Roy Kelley ,
That is excellent.  You are the King of following AR members.

Jul 29, 2018 09:26 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

 

Love this quote!!!

"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  

 

 

Jul 29, 2018 10:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol Williams,

I'm late to getting to your Second Chance Saturday series as this week-end has been so busy. Thank you for including my post..wow, I'm honored! That was a long time ago when I wrote it....however the message is still true today!

Jul 30, 2018 05:24 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Just finished reading Joe Petrowsky's and Marte Cliff's posts. Great choices Carol for your Second Chance Saturday series! Now on to more reading and wishing you a great week ahead...

Jul 30, 2018 06:16 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 Sham Reddy ,
Thanks.  I like that quote too.  We all deserve a second chance, don't we?  Have a great week!

Jul 30, 2018 06:43 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 Dorie Dillard ,
Yes, it's been in the queue for a while because I was gone for a couple weeks.  Always a good message and Carol Burnett and Tim Conway get the message across so well! 

Have an amazing week!

Jul 30, 2018 06:45 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 Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! .
Happy Monday.  Thanks for stopping in to check out this week's SCS selections. 

Have a great week.

Jul 30, 2018 06:46 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

You supplied us with a variety of reading entertainment this week, Carol. Thanks for sharing posts from friends I haven't seen in a while.

Jul 30, 2018 11:16 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Carol, I missed some of these and am off to read and comment now. Thank you for sharing them!

Jul 31, 2018 06:04 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 Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty ,
I always enjoy being able to Feature the less prominent members.  That's one of the reasons I ask for nominations... to dig deep and wide for the gems.  Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's selections.

Jul 31, 2018 06:49 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 ,
So glad you stopped by to check out this week's SCS selections.  Enjoy!

Jul 31, 2018 06:50 AM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

Thanks for putting the blog about the 3000 word count on my radar.  It was insightful and I had missed it previously in the week.  

Aug 03, 2018 11:39 AM