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What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain-March 10 to March 16, 2019

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What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain-March 10 to March 16, 2019

 

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 or the other professions that I never knew, about a place, or about a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

barbara todaroMarch 10: Barbara Todaro    Signs As a Power Tool for 24/7 Visibility and a Steady Flow of Listings

I know that when Larry and I were looking for a home, I was amazed at some of the signs I saw in front of homes. What do your signs say about you? Do you skimp on signs?

 

margaret romeMarch 11: Margaret Rome Who's To Blame?

Margaret makes such a good and very mature point. Yes, it's irritating to find a door left unlocked or lights left on and if you're the listing agent it's too easy to blame the other agent. Read Margaret's post!

 

hannah williamsMarch 12: Hannah Williams Do You Feel You Need a Little Me Time?

What you do can take a lot out of you. You are tuned in to what they are looking for and often dealing with their emotions while pushing yours to the side.

 

 

chuck willmanMarch 13: Chuck Willman ActiveRain Members-Are We Experienced or What?

Love this post by Chuck. Many of us have more of the road in our rearview mirror than we'd like but look at all of that experience!

 

barry owenBarry Owen OMG! I Didn't Bring My Cell to the Celebration!

I so relate to this. Often I've been so focused on taking pictures of an event that I truly miss the event!

 

liz and bill spearMarch 14: Liz and Bill Spear Will Your Customers Get Past the Front Door?

Bill has given us a great analogy that can apply to our own businesses.

 

carol williamsMarch 15: Carol Williams Do You Have a Daily Check-in Buddy?

I love this!!! Larry and I used to check on our single friend many years ago and we weren't even old!!! I hope that we'll all think about this! Even if you're not alone, think about becoming someone's check-in buddy.

 

sally and david hansonSally and David Hanson Short...Doesn't Mean "Short" Time In Real Estate...

We all saw this happen back in 2008 when shorts sales popped up everywhere. If you're going to do them then you owe it to your clients to know what you're doing.

 

elizabeth weintraubElizabeth Weintraub Another Way They Scam On Craigslist

These scammers won't give up so it's up to us to keep our guard up. Don't fall for this!

 

kevin j mayMarch 16: Kevin J May It Took Years to Find Now What Are You Going To Do With It

Every new agent must have gone through this. Some still are. Where are you going and what will you do with that license of yours?

 




Don’t forget to check out Carol Williams  Second Chance Saturday posts as well.  I always find a post or two that I missed.

 

You can find previous What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain posts here.



Thank you for letting me do what I love doing...learn something new and interesting every day!

 

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Comments(37)

Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing this list of suggested blog posts.

I missed some of them

Mar 17, 2019 09:28 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  Thank you for including my rant it was completely unexpected-Happy Sunday 

Mar 17, 2019 10:32 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

A great list. I missed most of them. Some good reading. I have had a couple of R.V.ers check on me. 

Mar 17, 2019 11:17 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin hello- one of the perks (if you can call it that) of having a cold...more time spent at the laptop.

Donald Urschalitz we actually have sunshine and mild temps today!!! Can't complain.

 

Mar 17, 2019 01:36 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro always happy to include your post. 

HI Nina Hollander I hope you enjoyed the rest of your Sunday read. 

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR Have fun and hope that you've been able to have some good family time today. 

Mar 17, 2019 01:38 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sally K. & David L. Hanson let's hope that agents will take the time to learn more about short sales and other areas that they will help in. 

Sheila Anderson I'll bet that you can't wait to begin working on your garden. 

Mar 17, 2019 01:40 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Grant Schneider they should be pretty familiar faces!

Michael Jacobs I have been in those oops shoes. 

Chuck Willman UtahHomes.me well I was happy to Mention you!!!

Mar 17, 2019 01:42 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Myrl Jeffcoat And i thank you for the feature in your group!

Liz and Bill Spear hope it leads to even more comments for you...at least the non-drive-by ones.

Ron and Alexandra Seigel hope that you both are having a wonderful Sunday. 

Mar 17, 2019 01:44 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Carol Williams you are very welcome and I agree strongly about the check in buddy. 

Mar 17, 2019 01:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Will Hamm I lover seeing what posts Carol will choose for us each week. 

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD always happy to find posts to highlight each week!!!

Mar 17, 2019 01:47 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy Kelley You are very welcome. I hope that you and Dolores had a wonderful Sunday. 

Hannah Williams it's important for us to see that others go through what we're experiencing and that we do need time away. 

Mar 17, 2019 01:49 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon Lee I'm glad that you have that. Especially with your traveling, it's important for you to have someone who can check on you. 

Mar 17, 2019 01:50 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

What a treat it is each week to see what peaks your interest Kathy Streib 

 

Happy St Patrick’s day 🧙‍♀️

Mar 17, 2019 05:53 PM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Well it appears that I have quite a bit of reading to catch up on.  Thanks for another great week of your favorites.  Thanks Kathy Streib 

Mar 17, 2019 06:22 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy some of these post I have read but as usual missed quite a few from your list, how do make time? I am so amazed, you just relocated, have you already settled in and have time to do this?? Endre

Mar 17, 2019 11:02 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

I must be doing something right, I have four of these.  Yea me!

Mar 18, 2019 01:07 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Wow...I had only seen one of these.

I guess I shouldn't be that surprised. I haven't spent much time here this week. LOL

Mar 18, 2019 08:20 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your weekly update - I'm a little late getting here, but am glad I finally did!

Mar 19, 2019 03:16 AM
Barry Owen
Pareto Realty - Nashville, TN

Good morning Kathy! Thank you for sharing these great posts - and including mine :-) Happy Tuesday!

Mar 19, 2019 06:36 AM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

The Who's to Blame post was a good one.  Interesting thing to ponder, should sellers get mad for a few minor things like lights being left on or a footprint or two. 

Mar 20, 2019 01:00 PM