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March to a Solution | ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge

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Patricia Feager and Kathleen Daniels are hosting the March challenge. Your challenge is to use critical thinking. Only original content qualifies. Think about a scenario that can march you into trouble. Please write about a scenario that has the potential to come up during a real estate transaction.

The issue you face may create a conflict that needs to be avoided and/or resolved. As a Professional you need to neutralize the conflict, terminate your agreement, or get Legal advice for risk reduction. We are not practicing law. Your response will be relevant to real estate practice and law in your state.

This blog post is for educational and learning purposes only. Please do not share personal and factual information. Keep confidential information confidential. Be sure to change the names or the circumstances to protect both the innocent and the guilty.

It is okay to keep your post for Members Only.

You may write up to three blog posts for entries to receive 1,000 points per entry. Posts must be a minimum of 300 words per entry with at least one photo, video, or graphic illustrating your point, and a Feature Photo.

Submissions are acceptable up to March 31, 2023, by 11:59 pm PST.

Please leave a link to your post(s) in one comment on this contest post.

1) Describe the scenario.

2) Who is involved?

3) What happened?

4) How did you resolve the issues?

Below are samples of topics you can write about, or you can use your own:

  • Buyers remorse
  • Sellers remorse
  • Seller is angry with a Buyer's Home Inspector
  • Seller does not like Stager's staging
  • Seller decide they do not like the MLS photos after they are posted and wants Photographer to come back and retake photos
  • Client decides to get an Attorney in a state not legally required to hire a real estate attorney after there is an executed contract
  • Attorney makes demands for corrections after a contract has been executed 
  • The Buyer or Seller becomes red-hot-chili-pepper mad with their Agent
  • Buyer's Agent presents an offer and does not fill in all the blanks. 
  • An Agent does not appear to know how to read and understand a contract
  • Seller's Facebook Group of friends say Agent gave their friend bad advice - Seller is angry with the Agent
  • Buyer's parents get involved who are not party to the contract
  • Seller fails to mention their divorce is not finalized and spouse was not included in Listing Agreement
  • At the closing table Buyer announces she quit her job the morning of closing and the closing is stopped
  • Lender does not get documents from Buyer's in a timely manner
  • Buyer stops communicating with their Lender while under contract
  • Buyer does not tell Lender or Realtor the borrower is married
  • Buyer does walk through on day of closing and decides to walk because Seller took the drapes off the windows
  • Buyer and Seller closes and funds but Seller refuses to move out and has no movers

Most of all, have fun using your own creative writing. You may use resources but be sure to provide the link. As a reminder please leave a link to your post(s) in one comment on this contest post.

Thank you for participating. We can't wait to read your blog posts!

*All rights reserved. Any reproduction of the content of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author and co-host for the March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge.

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Patricia Feager

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Hi Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP and  Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist. Here are my three. Thanks for posting this month's contest. I'm off to read more entries.

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5777790/did-you-wow-me-?show_share=1

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5779554/only-get-upset-when-it-can-help

 

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5777929/they-didn-t-leave-it

Mar 26, 2023 01:41 PM
Patricia Feager

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 - thank you for completing the March to a Solution|March 2023 Challenge! You are very much appreciated!

Mar 26, 2023 01:47 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 for fully participating in the challenge!

Mar 26, 2023 02:22 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my goodness, it's taken me all month to get this presentable!! Here's #1 for me...and thank you both again for being such wonderful hostesses! 💕

March to a Solution but First, Speak with the Judge!

Mar 26, 2023 01:43 PM
Patricia Feager

Debe Maxwell, CRS - The experience has been wonderful. Thank you and Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist for your trust and confidence in me.

I'm off to read your first entry!

Mar 26, 2023 01:49 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Debe Maxwell, CRS -that was a nail-biting doozy ...well worth waiting for you to write.  No doubt it was painful yet it is a great share - lessons to give others the courage to fight a good fight to get what they earned!

Mar 27, 2023 08:35 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

And, here's #2 Girls! Thank you again for hosting, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist & Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP.

March to a Solution - LISTEN to Your Lender!

Mar 30, 2023 10:53 PM
Patricia Feager

Debe Maxwell, CRS - Thank you for your second entry! I just finished reading it and it was a doozie!

Mar 31, 2023 01:00 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hi Patricia and Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist. Here is my #2 entry in the March (or should I say 'Ooze') to a Solution challenge....Just sayin...😬

No Septic Tank, No Loan...Flush and Follow the Flow!

Mar 26, 2023 08:54 PM
Patricia Feager

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI - yours is an entry I can never, ever forget! Thank you, so much for the second entry. I am in hopes you can make it to get one more in for the completion. I would really love to give you some virtual gold!

Mar 26, 2023 09:35 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Here is the 3rd submission to the challenge. This has caused me to dig up some interesting stories for sure.

Mar 27, 2023 06:47 AM
Patricia Feager

That’s great Paula! I can’t wait to read it. Thank you

Mar 27, 2023 06:54 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hi Patricia and Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist once again thankyou for this thought provoking challenge. Here is my third entry, Guest House or Casita Concerns? Consider THIS in Arizona

Mar 27, 2023 10:37 PM
Patricia Feager

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI 

Your third entry for the March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge is now fully completed. All three have been amazing, just like you!

Mar 28, 2023 06:02 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI your last entry has me scratching my head. On the one hand, I get it. On the other hand, I do not. Thank you for your participation! 

Mar 28, 2023 08:57 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Central CT Real Estate Broker

I got them done and I am presenting them formally

 

Making Your Connecticut Home Purchase Primary

There's a Difference Between Helping and Steering

Marching to a Successful Conclusion

And, not to seem ungrateful, but like at those once upon a time full-service stations:

Fill-er-up!

Mar 28, 2023 04:22 AM
Patricia Feager

Ask and you shall receive.... 

Thank you Ed Silva your empty pot shall be filled. Your three links provides the evidence and your three entries have earned you the right to your virtual gold!

Mar 28, 2023 05:59 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

LOL Ed Silva - I love your empty Pot.  Patricia will fill it up! 

Thank you for your participation! 

Mar 28, 2023 08:58 AM
Ray Henson
Retired - Goodyear, AZ
Retired Real Estate Agent

I finished the challenge today!  It did require a lot of thought and work, but it was fun, too.  Thank you for putting it on, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP and Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist.

Real Estate Challenges

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Selling is Not Always Easy, The Best Laid Plans

Mar 28, 2023 08:17 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello, Ray Henson thank you for your participation.  Real estate does have its challenges.  

Mar 28, 2023 08:59 AM
Patricia Feager

Ray Henson - I read your final entry for this March 2023 Challenge and was touched to the soul. Truth telling is what I appreciate most and gravitate towards when reading blog posts, reading books, or believing and trusting people. 

Your participation was truly appreciated. 

Mar 28, 2023 09:48 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
Mar 28, 2023 10:13 AM
Patricia Feager

Roy Kelley - thank you! I am going to read your entry now! I am so happy you are participating!

Mar 28, 2023 10:22 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

I am so excited to see you posted an entry Roy Kelley 

Thank you. 

I am heading over now to read.

Mar 28, 2023 02:25 PM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Hello Kathleen and Patricia!  I met the March Challenge!  First time in my life doing 3 blogs in one day ... but better late than never.  Hope you enjoy!  Here they are:

Can a Home Inspector Totally Nix a Real Estate Deal? (activerain.com)

Is This Normal? Is This Really Happening? (activerain.com)

Bring Back the Bird Valances or We Aren't Closing! (activerain.com)

Mar 28, 2023 08:44 PM
Patricia Feager

Hi Diana Dahlberg - thank you for completing three entries for the March 2023 Challenge. I can't wait to read it!

Mar 28, 2023 09:00 PM
Patricia Feager

Diana Dahlberg - WOW! You were burning the midnight oil to complete three entries in one day and it was worth it! Thank you for staying true to your word and completing three entries describing your solutions to problems that you managed to close successfully. You are incredible!

Mar 29, 2023 04:33 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello, Diana Dahlberg Thank you for fully participating in the March to a Solution Challenge. It seems once you go the momentum going nothing was going to stop you from writing three posts!  Well done! 

Mar 29, 2023 07:24 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Awe! Thank you Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist -- I think you are spot on! I was having such a good time that I actually set all my other "stuff" aside and just got it done.  And today I am so glad I did.  I finally accomplished another goal.

Mar 29, 2023 09:45 AM
JoAnn Thaxton
NorthGroup Real Estate - Atlanta, GA
Let my experience be your guide!

I will have three cause y’all apparently love my crazy stories! So 1- Photos, bless your heart 2- Watwrview isn’t always a good thing and the 3rd one will come…..I’m just trying to figure out how to tell my own personal ooopsey! I think I will title that one something along the lines of "how not to spend $$ in real estate". a true story of how my ooops made me spend money! Please don't oops!!! 

Mar 29, 2023 09:49 AM
Patricia Feager

JoAnn Thaxton - I am delighted to hear from you. I know you will figure it all out and you'll be a smash hit here on ActiveRain!

Mar 29, 2023 09:59 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

JoAnn Thaxton - You'll need one feature photo and one for the content inside the body of your blog. Post all 3 links to the bottom of this post. Here are some tips when writing your blog that you may not know:

1) When you start a blog, you choose a Title (just like you are doing.
2) Under the Title is where you choose a Feature Photo - I click it and choose a photo saved on my harddrive.
3) To add your March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge, you have to join the ActiveRain Groups first. 
GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE, LOOK AT THE LEFT SIDE. 
YOU WILL SEE WRITE A BLOG FOLLOWED BY SUB  TITLES. 
THE FIFTH ONE DOWN SAYS GROUPS - CLICK IT - THE FIRST ONE SAYS ActiveRain Challenge. 

After you write your posts, you can tag a person such. Use the @symbol above the #2 or wherever you see the at symbol, a small box will pop up. In order to get my name to pop up, you have to make sure you Follow Me first or you won't get my name. It should looke like how you see your name in blue in the first line of this comment. 

To follow somone, go back to the TOP and see the person's Profile upper rights side? Below that has the word FOLLOW. Click it. After you click a name, you'll wait until you see the words you are successfully following.....

To insert a photo within the content of your post, use the icon that looks like 2 mountains and a moon.

To add a link use the paper clip.

I hope this helps. 

 

Mar 29, 2023 11:45 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Wow!  Lots of comments and entries!  Pandora's box!   Here are my 3:

How Do Realtors Get Paid? 

If Only - Would Be Wise

Sewer or No Sewer

 

Mar 29, 2023 06:35 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Indeed Patricia!  Plethora of stories.  A new agent will be educated well reading all of these posts!

Mar 29, 2023 07:07 PM
Patricia Feager

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ - I just need 1 more photo for "How Do Realtors Get Paid," then I can send you your virual gold!

The overwhelming response for this March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge has been first-rate! There is a wealth of educational information for all! We all have a lot to be thankful for. 

"Pandora's box," is no longer a mystery. There are so many stories that are relatable and many that haven't been discussed before. It has been a great month for original and very important story telling. 

Mar 29, 2023 07:05 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ for your participation in the March to a Solution Challenge.  We've had some amazing stories and great lessons learned. 

Mar 30, 2023 08:11 AM
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
Inactive - Scottsdale, AZ
The Art of Storytelling

I thought I would sneak this one in at the last minute. March To A Solution - The Importance of Due Diligence

Mar 30, 2023 06:32 PM
Patricia Feager

Joseph Domino 480-390-6011 - Thank you! I'm off to read it but if I don't get to comment it is because a storm is beginning. OK?

Mar 30, 2023 06:33 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Patricia and Kathleen - at the very end, here is my submission:

Some BackUp Solutions of Sorts. . .

 

Thank you for co-hosting this month's challenge.  

Mar 31, 2023 04:59 AM
Patricia Feager

Michael Jacobs - thank you for your generousity in bringing up the  rear. I'm off to read it now. 

Mar 31, 2023 06:03 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello, Michael Jacobs - I am late to the Poop Party. Mr. Crappy and I just read your post.  Thank you for your stinky smelly contribution to the challenge. It was a real load of crap! 

Mar 31, 2023 02:26 PM
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Good afternoon. Here is my final entry into your inspiring contest. Thanks for helping remind us we can make a huge impact on people's lives.

Doing What Needs to be Done

Mar 31, 2023 02:12 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Mimi Foster I am heading over now to read your post. 

Thank you for participating in the March to a Solution Challenge. 

 

Mar 31, 2023 02:27 PM
Patricia Feager

Thank you, Mimi Foster - you did exactly what needed to be done. I commend you. Thank you for fully completing the challenge. You are special!

Mar 31, 2023 02:26 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
Mar 31, 2023 02:44 PM
Patricia Feager

Hello Hannah Williams - I just finished reading your entry. That was terrific! Thank you!!!

Mar 31, 2023 03:18 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

I don't know what happened to March! I blinked, and it's the end of the month. 

I loved your challenge, and although I didn't find the time to write 3, I managed to at least contribute one. Thank you, Patricia and Kathleen! 

Overcoming obstacles in Real Estate: find a precedent. 

Mar 31, 2023 03:16 PM
Patricia Feager

Andrea Bedard - Awe.... that's terrific. Thank you for participating and making sure you at least got one done. I will read it now. 

Mar 31, 2023 03:19 PM
Patricia Feager

Andrea Bedard - Knowing that you "loved," this challenge means a lot to me. The overall reactions and entries for the challenge have been very uplifting. Your contribution was very important and greatly appreciated. How do I say thank you? Other than, thank you. 

Mar 31, 2023 03:44 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

We have had so much positive feedback from the community regarding the challenge.  One entry is participation and we appreciate that you took the time to write one post.  Thank you, Andrea Bedard 

Mar 31, 2023 06:14 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

If anyone is looking for the results for the March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge, they were posted after 2 a.m. CST, I'm guessing the date would be 4/1. I received notification it was FEATURED but I never saw it featured. 

That is where you can read about the amazing results. Thank you everyone!

Apr 01, 2023 01:56 PM
Leanne Smith

With all the entries, I was wondering when the points were going to be added to each person's account. Usually this happens by the 10th of the month. Of course with all the entries it may be taking longer than usual. Thanks again for a great challenge idea.

Apr 16, 2023 10:30 AM
Patricia Feager

Leanne Smith - You should have already received points for the March Challenge. Your name was on my post announcing the Results and you were listed on the spreadsheet created by Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist to receive points from the Feature Fairies.

We will check into this and get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your inquiry. 

Apr 17, 2023 04:42 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Points were awarded on April 6, 2023. 

Leanne Smith I have reached out to the powers that be to confirm points were awarded. If not, we will make sure they are.  Thank you for your participation and for your patience. 

Thank you Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP for tagging me. 

 

Apr 17, 2023 07:37 AM
Leanne Smith

Thank you for checking. I did review all points in April and did not see these points being awarded.

Apr 17, 2023 08:07 AM