Second Chance Saturday: Week 84

"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. 

Be Considerate of Others 
By: Lou Ludwig 
"As I see it..." 

REALTOR® Safety - Be Careful Out There 2 
By: Mike Cooper 
"Here are a few pointers that might save your life and the life of others in a violent event." 

11 Ways To Maximize Your House Hunting When Relocating 
By: Jeff Dowler, CRS 
"If you are coming from a distance your home search in the new area will probably be limited, so make the most of this time by preparing appropriately." 

Monday Musings: The Advantages Of Being Compassionate Vs Judgmental 
By: Ron and Alexandra Seigel
"Being compassionate when interacting with others feels so much better than being judgmental and vengeful." 

Background Checks Don't Tell The Whole Story   
By: Robert Siciliano 
"The inaccuracy of background checks is only one of the issues associated with them. Another issue is that there is a big possibility that these commercial background checks could violate the Fair Housing Act because it might be seen as intentional discrimination."

13 Mistakes Homeowners Make That Decrease the Value of the House 
By: Fred Griffin 
This WAS Featured in 2016 but I thought it was worthty of revisiting for those who weren't around then or didn't see it. 

It Smells So So Good... Homemade, Gluten Free And With a Hint Of Fall 
By: Andrea Bedard 
"Any house is just a building with walls, windows, flooring, electrical, plumbing ... but add a few layers of personality, colors, sounds and smells..." 

Misrepresentation, A Rant By A Student 
By: Tyler Young 
One of the Utah students actually wrote a real blog.  Let's encourage him. 

The Power of Being Polite 
By: Michael Layton 
"After 20 years of real estate its' easy to get a bit jaded and think you have seen it all!"

Why You Need To Embrace Your Competition - Reason 2 of 5
By: Khash Saghafi 
"I love it when people say that they don’t want to give up their secrets. That is a complete joke." 

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

Have an amazing weekend!