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Second Chance Saturday: Week 64

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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. 

We Attract Success By Focusing In The Moment 
By: Lou Ludwig 
"Our moments turn into the building blocks of our success."

Going Against The Grain
By: Dr. Karen Jones Lewis, Broker 
"Sometimes it's not bad to go against the grain. If you believe in something so deep, then that's your answer." 

The Nine Steps In Flipping Real Estate For A Profit 
By:  Richard Weeks 
"Look, listen and learn. Typically, in most cities there are real estate investment groups that meet on a monthly basis. " 

Saying Goodbye To My Best Friend - Not Easy But Appropriate 
By: Lynn B. Friedman 
"ActiveRain is part of my family - perhaps online - but my family. " 

Seller Showing Prep Tip To Reduce Risk 
By: Debbie Reynolds 
"When selling a Clarksville TN home, it is important to prepare for showings and think a little deeper than just a pretty presentation."

Lessons Learned From March Madness 
By: Kathy Streib 
"Sports, especially team sports, offers so many lessons for our personal as well as our business lives."

Call Up Your Asset Reserves 
By: Rob Spinosa 
"If you have questions about how to calculate the reserve requirement, which loan scenarios require reserves and what funds can be used to meet a reserve requirement..." 

If you were the Director of Branding at NAR... would you submit your resignation?
Also, I'm including the thread of a Q&A question by Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 because I think the answers are entertaining and revealing. 


There will be some carry over for next week.


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

"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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Happy March !




Comments(58)

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Carol, thanks so much for post Lynn Friedman's post. Saying Goodbye To My Best Friend - Not Easy But Appropriate  this was not easy for her to write.

Apr 14, 2018 08:33 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Carol Williams Excellent selections for SCS. So appreciate the time you take to find these outstanding members and sharing them with all of us. WOW 64 weeks and going strong.

Apr 14, 2018 08:38 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I missed many of these. Thank you so much for your weekly "Second Chance" series!

Apr 15, 2018 03:33 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Carol.  Thanks for the interesting posts that I missed this week.  Off to read them now.

Apr 15, 2018 05:22 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol,  As always you come up with a great list with the help of others.  I missed so many of these I can slowing down in the rain.

 

Apr 15, 2018 08:21 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

You outdid yourself this week, Carol. Great compilation of posts from our talented members.

Apr 15, 2018 10:05 AM
Chris Lima
Turtle Reef Realty - Port St Lucie, FL
Local or Global-Allow me to open doors for you.

Great picks, Carol.  I have some reading to do.

Apr 15, 2018 10:48 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

Happy Sunday Sally K. & David L. Hanson .  Hope you enjoy this week's selections.  Have a great week.

Apr 15, 2018 10:54 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 Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, ,
Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's selections.  Happy Sunday!

Apr 15, 2018 10:55 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 Kathy Streib ,
Thanks for checking out this week's selections.  Lots to be learned from March Madness and sports in general.  Happy Sunday!

Apr 15, 2018 10:56 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® ,
I was glad to give Lynn's post additional exposure.  Many people here in the Rain know Lynn and appreciate all she does.  I've been through what Lynn is going through.  It's a difficult time and I hope having her AR family helps.

Apr 15, 2018 10:58 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 Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland ,
It's a group effort for sure.  I get lots of suggestions from members and I choose a few too.  I enjoy giving the extra exposure to worthy posts and it seems to be well received with the members.  Happy Sunday!

Apr 15, 2018 10:59 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 Kat Palmiotti ,
You're welcome.  Always appreciate the suggestions I receive for the SCS series. 

Apr 15, 2018 11:00 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 ,
I hope you enjoy this week's selections.  We have a nice variety.  Happy Sunday.

Apr 15, 2018 11:01 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 ,
It's a group effort and I always appreciate the suggestion I receive to be included in the SCS series.   Happy Sunday!

Apr 15, 2018 11:02 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, Brandon, MS ,
I'm glad you enjoyed this week's selections.  Happy Sunday!

Apr 15, 2018 11:03 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 hope you enjoyed this week's selections!  Happy Sunday!

Apr 15, 2018 11:03 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I loved the Q & A tread would have missed it if it was not for you Carol:)Endre

Apr 15, 2018 04:18 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Carol - great selections as always; loved the Q&A and answers! Nina Hollander and Kathleen Daniels would make an awesome head honcho team!

In particular, thank you for pointing me to Lynn Friedman's poignant post. Much appreciated.

Apr 17, 2018 11:53 AM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

These are all gems. Thank you for digging them up for us.

Apr 18, 2018 12:48 PM