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Second Chance Saturday: Week 344

By Carol Williams

Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

May 11, 2024 01:00 AM

"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

First, Let's Welcome This Week's First Time Bloggers:
Edward Bautista
Bernard Dickerson-Quinn
Tess Marquez
Raul Morales
Ellen Wilson
Kelly DiRisio

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The World Is A Mirror
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..."

And So It Goes...
By: Michael Jacobs
"Oh, the complexity about the simplicity of it all!"

The Scariest Thing In Real Estate... For Me
By: Mona Gersky
"So, here's the thing. Unlike beautiful scenery, artwork, sculptures and tasty looking food photos which are pretty much ageless, I'm about to embark on the scariest thing in real estate, for me anyway."

NAR's 2024 Sustainability Summit
By: Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
"I'm super excited to be a panelist in an education session, so watch for my participation!"

Do You Ever Track Over Priced Turkeys Just For Fun?
By: Michael Elliott
"I know, my fellow agents are rolling their eyes at me, because this is a waste of time. But it became a game."

Buyers Beward Not All Websites Are Up To Date
By: Charles Stallions
"Buyers may think that all real estate websites display the same listings."

Why Choose Us For Your Long Island Real Estate Journey?
By: Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
"You've heard it before...We're the best, we have more experience, we can get your home sold fast, we are the top agents, we know market trends...blah, blah, blah!"

Important Tips And Facts On Flipping Houses 101
By: Kukun's VP of Analytics Franklin Carroll
"House flipping looks easy — just buy a house, make a few cosmetic changes, and sell the property at a good profit."

Thankful Thursdays... For Our Zoom Gang
By: Kathy Streib
"Not everyone makes it each week…you know…work and family come first! But these wonderful members represent what ActiveRain is about…community and support."

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May 14th - William Piotrowski
Real Talk With Our Illinois Mortgage Broker

May 21st - Lynnea Miller
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May 28th - Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
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Also, be sure not to miss these ActiveRain weekly series:

Kathy Streib's Posts Just For You (Published every Sunday)

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Patricia Kennedy's Last Week's Favorites On ActiveRain

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GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your

weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

May 11, 2024 05:21 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thanks for checking in on this week's selections, Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Enjoy your weekend.

May 11, 2024 07:20 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Thank you, Carol, for including mine in your selection. I was able to read several of your recommendations this week!

May 11, 2024 05:31 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Carol Williams

You're welcome, Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
I enjoyed reading your entry and how you two differentiate yourselves from the pack.

May 11, 2024 07:21 AM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Have I turned the corner? This week I caught more than I missed. A novel situation. Hope it continues. Enjoy your day.

May 11, 2024 05:37 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Hi Wayne Martin
If you've turned a corner, I do hope I have lead you down a dark alley. 😂

May 11, 2024 07:22 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I like that you are highlighting the newbies, I gave Edward Bautista a follow and will see what he has to offer!

May 11, 2024 05:39 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thanks, Brian England
I'm sure he appreciates the follow.

May 11, 2024 07:22 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

Great selection of post in Your Series. I like Brian England appreciate you including some newbies!

May 11, 2024 06:13 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

Carol Williams

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX
I've been doing that for a few weeks. I hope it gets their attention enough to participate a bit more.

May 11, 2024 07:23 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol... didn't have to spend too much time catching up on reading this morning, as I'd already seen and read five of your suggestion. Happy weekend to you.

May 11, 2024 07:02 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Nice job, Nina Hollander, Broker
You could probably do SCS if I ever need a replacement. 😊

May 11, 2024 07:23 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams well, if you ever need a stand-in, you know how to find me!

May 11, 2024 07:42 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Carol and glad you included Kathy in your list, she writes great blogs.

May 11, 2024 07:53 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Yes, she does Will Hamm
And, she does so every day!

May 11, 2024 09:39 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Carol, for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding weekend.

May 11, 2024 10:14 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley
I hope you and Dolores are having a nice weekend.

May 12, 2024 07:17 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Love your selections Sista Carol Williams as always Happy Moms Day - Get some Golf in

May 11, 2024 12:25 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thanks, Hannah Williams
I hope you're having a great weekend. Golf for me will be tomorrow and Tuesday. 😊

May 12, 2024 07:18 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your Saturday post, and have a great weekend!

May 11, 2024 01:39 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kat Palmiotti
Thanks for stopping by, as always, to check out the weeks selections.

May 12, 2024 07:18 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol missed you on the ActiveRain Weekly ZOOM Meeting on Tuesday. Hope you can be at the next one.

May 11, 2024 02:45 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Hi George Souto
Sadly, I will miss this Tuesday too. We have an out of town team golf event. I should be able to make the next two, though.

May 12, 2024 07:19 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- thank you for another second Chance Saturday!!! I found two that I missed!!!! And thank you for including one of my posts.

May 11, 2024 05:08 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kathy Streib
Thank YOU for providing us with a daily dose of food for thought! 😊

May 12, 2024 07:20 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Associate Real Estate Broker

We seem to have appreciated the same posts this past week, as I read almost all that you featured.

May 11, 2024 06:19 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Good job, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
It's like we're hanging out in the same neighborhood. 😊

May 12, 2024 07:22 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I’m just about caught up with a lot of the stuff, but there’s so much more than that. I can check out. Thanks for posts the second chance posts. You are appreciated! :)

May 11, 2024 10:45 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

I hope you enjoyed this week's selections, Laura Cerrano
Have a wonderful day!

May 12, 2024 07:22 AM

Steffy Hristova

HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ

Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Thanks for the selection, Carol. And for posting the new bloggers, too.

May 12, 2024 02:48 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Well I have a bit of reading to do as I only saw a couple of these during the week. Looks like some good ones, as always!

Enjoy what's left of your weekend!

Jeff

May 12, 2024 03:08 PM

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ

HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you for including my post! I so appreciate all of the effort you put into researching and sharing posts. I've read and commented on all of them. And will reach out to the new members. Hurray!

May 12, 2024 05:04 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Wow Carol once again you managed to find some very interesting posts. Such a wide variety too. Awesome!

May 13, 2024 11:14 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hi Carol, didn't see most of these, as I am not on every day now.

May 14, 2024 11:31 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Caught a few of these, Carol, thanks for the list! Hard to believe it's Thursday already...I might be in a time warp at full speed ahead. LOL

May 16, 2024 09:17 AM

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