Second Second Chance Saturday: Week 247

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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 

Don't Waste Your Time Living In the Past 
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..."

Start Worrying, Details to Follow 
By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 
"Knowing your buyers and sellers is the first step in how you communicate"

Acronyms and Jargon Can Kill Your Message
By: Marte Cliff 
"Have you ever read an email subject line or seen a news broadcast that referred to something by its acronym – and it’s one you’ve never heard before?" 

Resilience: A Must-Have For Every Entrepreneur
By: Aura Alex 
"Some people regard "resiliency" as something you can't practice or learn, and that's not true." 

How to Rock Second Home or Rental Property   
By: Rob Spinosa 
"Mortgage guidelines are positively prehistoric when compared to newer companies like AirBnB and VRBO, which have gained popularity as interest in short-term rentals has increased."

How Do Realtors Get Paid 
By: Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV, MD 
"I had a revelation a couple of weeks ago, and it explained a lot to me." 

10 Video Marketing Ideas For Real Estate Agents
By: Realtyna Inc 
"While it appears that every Realtor is creating real estate videos these days, some of them don’t seem to get more leads from them. There could be several reasons why—" 

Double Feature: 
Friday Fun... Can You Guess??
By: Kathy Streib 
"If you haven’t been reading the posts, you have no idea what you’re missing!"

Outside Feature:    
30% Credit Utilization Rule: Truth or Myth
"How much of my credit should I use?" 


Don't miss this upcoming Zoom meeting   

May 24th - HUD Manufactured Housing Is On The Rise. But Buyer Beware!
John DL Arendsen (and his wife Janis)

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Here is the ongoing link to each Zoom meeting
11:00 a.m.    Pacific (Remember Arizona is the same as Pacific time now)
12:00 p.m.    Mountain
  1:00 p.m.    Central
  2:00 p.m.    Eastern

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Be sure not to miss these ActiveRain weekly series:


Kathy Streib's - Posts Just For You This Week at ActiveRain.
  (Published every Sunday) 

Bill Spears - Ask An Ambassador (Published every Tuesday)

Debb Janes -  YouTube Thursdays   

Hannah Williams - Philadelphia Steals and Deals (Published each Friday)

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Comments (47)

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, Grant Schneider 
Thank you and thanks for always checking in on the Saturday selections.  Hope you and Phyllis are having a nice weekend.

May 22, 2022 07:58 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 Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, Phoenix Broker 
I'm still recovering! LOL  This coming week will be a little less jam packed.

May 22, 2022 08:00 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 Aura Alex 
The good Lord doesn't always work in the way we expect.  🙂

May 22, 2022 08:01 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

Good morning Jeff Dowler, CRS 
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you're having a great weekend!

May 22, 2022 08:02 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

You're welcome, Will Hamm 
Has the snow melted yet? 

May 22, 2022 08:02 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

Good morning Sheri Sperry - MCNE® 
I hope you find this week's selections interesting.  Happy Sunday!

May 22, 2022 08:03 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 Kathy Streib 
I see we have a couple the same. Great minds! 
Happy Sunday.

May 22, 2022 08:05 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 George Souto 
I am back on track. I'm leaving on another trip in early June so we'll see if I can stay on track.  😊  Hope you're having a great weekend.

May 22, 2022 08:06 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 Myrl Jeffcoat 
Happy Sunday. I hope you're having a great weekend.

May 22, 2022 08:06 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 Hannah Williams 
The weather is crazy around the country. Heat wave in Philly and snow in Denver. We've had record cold and wet but the forecast for this coming week is more normal.

May 22, 2022 08:07 AM
Hannah Williams

Here also Carol Williams  hope you are doing well😍

May 22, 2022 08:18 AM
Carol Williams

Yes, Hannah Williams, I am doing well. Getting ready for another road trip in early June.  ☺️

May 22, 2022 09:30 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

Good morning, Rocky Dickerson 
Thanks for checking in on this week's selections.
Have an amazing blessed day!

May 22, 2022 08:07 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, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 
Thank you, as always, for checking in on this week's selections. I enjoy putting them together.  Happy Sunday.

May 22, 2022 08:10 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 Endre Barath, Jr. 
I can't think of a better way to start each week's list than with a timeless post by Lou. Thanks for always checking in.

May 22, 2022 08:10 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, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Happy Sunday! Thanks for always checking in on the week's selections and reading and commenting on them.

May 22, 2022 08:12 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I just mentioned Carol Williams on the show today!!! Thanks you for all you do!

May 22, 2022 10:05 AM
Carol Williams

Wow... you did?

May 22, 2022 10:13 AM
Carol Williams

Ah, thanks Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 . ☺️

May 22, 2022 11:18 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

I thanked you for SCS.

May 22, 2022 10:34 AM
Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

The road trip is over so back to the Saturday selections, and you have some interesting titles this week

May 22, 2022 06:24 PM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your Second Chance Saturday, week #247!!! 

May 23, 2022 05:08 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I will find some extra time to give these a Second Chance!  Thanks for bringing these to my attention!

May 24, 2022 07:40 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Another line-up of wonderful posts to read Carol. Have been away for a bit because my brother was here for 10 days planning the Spring Silobration. Hope your travels are going well!

May 27, 2022 04:20 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You’ve done it again my dear friend. Thank you for all those 2nd chances Carol Williams 

May 27, 2022 08:32 PM