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Second Chance Saturday: Week 356

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

Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag me in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.  

Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Christopher Anica
Mold Inspections Los Angeles   


I was out of town much of the week and want to send a BIG Thank You to Kat Palmiotti for sending me so many suggestions for this issue of Second Chance Saturday!

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The Willingness To Work Hard For What You Want
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..."

What Did You See?
By:
Monica Hill 
"How is it that we constantly look for divisiveness?" 

Be Your Best Self 
By: Jeffrey Richman
""Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. Be your best self every day." 

Can I Ask You A Question?
By: Susan Manigian
"He listed with a friend, who found him the home he purchased because he wanted to help his friend out."  

Letter To Newbies - YES! You Can Be Successful - Have A Plan
By: Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker 
"Dear Newbies, WannaBees, Wonderers, and Dreamers..." 

My Legacy Letter - LIV2DAY
By: Dr. Paula McDonald 
" My first "near-death" experience occurred when I was a young mother and at a time when I was completely unprepared for a possible physical "death". 

How The NAR Settlement Hurts Consumers
By: Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA 
"This just further goes to show how out of touch NAR is with how business is done and what their member's needs are."  

Mike's Legacy Post
By: Michael Elliott 
"Didn't know if I wanted to share this publicly, which is why I guess I waited until the 11th hour." 

Safety Tips On How To Fire Harden Your Home
By: Denise Gentile 
"ADDRESS THESE VULNERABILITIES" 

All Because I Raised My Hand
By: Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp 
"As I write this letter, I am in the final stages of selling my company that I started 17 years ago." 

Question of the week:
Just For Fun - What is your favorite tune from the 1970's. Can you relate it to real estate?
By: Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 


Double Feature Of The Week:
 The Legacy of Joe Petrowsky   
By: Jill Petrowsky 
"When my Dad passed away in November of 2022, I questioned exactly how I would proceed without him. Without my guide . Without his support. He was my best friend and favorite person.



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More on AI

Aug 13 - Roundtable - Social Hour

Aug. 20 - TBA

Aug 27 - Brad Andersohn
Review August RPR Challenge

Sept. 3 - John DL Arendsen 
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Kathy Streib's Posts Just For You
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Bill Spears Ask An Ambassador (Published every Tuesday)


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Carol Williams

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Comments(19)

Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

Carol Williams I always love this weekly installment, and Kat Palmiotti did a great job in helping!  Thank you for the mention here, there are so many great blogs mentioned.  I just went back and read them all.  How did I miss so many when I am always seemingly here??  Have a great weekend. 

Aug 03, 2024 02:36 AM
Carol Williams

I sure did appreciate Kat Palmiotti's help this week. She did a great job.

Aug 03, 2024 08:23 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

You have some interesting selections this week and well worthy of that repeat exposure Thanks for your efforts.

Aug 03, 2024 03:27 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, but Kat did most of the work this week. I just basically put it together from her recommendations.

Aug 03, 2024 08:24 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Carol... five for me this week. There are a couple I missed that I need to go check out. Welcome home!

Aug 03, 2024 04:57 AM
Carol Williams

God morning, Nina Hollander, Broker 
I hope you have some fun planned for the weekend and not all work. 😊

Aug 03, 2024 08:24 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Carol, for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Aug 03, 2024 05:05 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley. Kat did most of the work this week. I just put it together from her recommendations.

Aug 03, 2024 08:25 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That's weird - I read them all already! Haha. Thank you for the mention and have a wonderful day!

Aug 03, 2024 05:11 AM
Carol Williams

Surprise. Surprise!  Thanks for all of your help!!!

Aug 03, 2024 08:25 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Well, I am back to my normal close to wipeout. I did enjoy reading  the post by Lou Ludwig which I originally commented on. In was a nostalgic journey remembering the others who commented and are no longer here in the Rain. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

Aug 03, 2024 05:46 AM
Carol Williams

I've noticed that too, Wayne Martin 
Bittersweet.

Aug 03, 2024 08:26 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Looks like I have already read the posts that interested me the most, haha.  I will check out the newbies and see if they are worth following.

Aug 03, 2024 06:00 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Brian England 
They're all worth following. They just don't know it yet. 🤣

Aug 03, 2024 08:26 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you, Carol, for including my Legacy post. You are so dedicated in getting this weekly post out! I know it is a lot of work. Hugs.

Aug 03, 2024 06:58 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Dr. Paula McDonald 
Kat did most of the work this week. I basically just put it together when I got back to town.

Aug 03, 2024 08:27 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend.

Bill Salvatore Arizona Elite Properties.

Aug 03, 2024 07:11 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome Bill Salvatore - East Valley. Have a great weekend.

Aug 03, 2024 08:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

Glad you are back and you really featured some great posts. I've had so much trouble getting in to AR this week I missed several of these! I'm really hoping I don't see another 504 Gateway for some time.

Aug 03, 2024 09:08 AM
Carol Williams

It was a challenging week for access to AR, Dorie. I was so glad Kat helped me out.

Aug 03, 2024 10:33 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

It was a challenging week for reading with all the Gateway errors - things seem to be better now which will help me catch up. Lots of good reading here - thank you (and Kat Palmiotti ).

Jeff

Aug 03, 2024 10:13 AM
Carol Williams

It really was a challenging week, Jeff Dowler, CRS. If it hadn't been for Kat Palmiotti's help there probably wouldn't be an SCS post this week.

Aug 03, 2024 10:34 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol it was great to see Jill Petrowsky's daughter on AR this week.  Joe was a friend and respected competitor.

Aug 03, 2024 03:24 PM
Carol Williams

I was thrilled to see Jill's post too. I hope she become active on the platform

Aug 03, 2024 04:28 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- thanks for doing this, once again!!!  I think many of us are having fun with our AI homework. 

Aug 03, 2024 05:17 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Kathy Streib 
I found out about the homework today. I'll get to work on that.

Aug 03, 2024 05:38 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Carol Williams  so glad you take the time to read and feature some of the ones you read, makes our lives easier, Endre

Aug 03, 2024 09:22 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. 
Thanks for checking in on this week's selections. I was gone most of the week but Kat was kind enough to forward some of her recommendations.

Aug 04, 2024 10:22 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

Carol, I found a few that I missed. Glad you had time to get away for a little. Must have been nice! 

Aug 04, 2024 09:52 AM
Carol Williams

Yes, it was a nice reprieve from the heat we've been having. I'm heading out again Thursday for southern California where the weather should be even better. I'll get to meet up with some AR peeps too. 😊

Aug 04, 2024 10:23 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lots of good stuff to read - some I've caught already.  Hats off to Kat Palmiotti  for pitching in to help out while our Road Tripping Gal is roaming around a bit.  Hope you had a great week Carol!

Aug 04, 2024 10:16 AM
Carol Williams

Yes, Anna "Banana" Kruchten, Kat was a huge help this week. Between traveling and all the Gateway errors, I might have skipped it all together without her help.

Aug 04, 2024 10:24 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I always look forward to your Second Chance Saturday list, Carol.  I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

Aug 04, 2024 10:23 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Myrl Jeffcoat 
It's been a relaxing weekend. It's too hot to do much outside.

Aug 04, 2024 11:45 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Carol, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Aug 04, 2024 10:23 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks so much, Myrl Jeffcoat 

Aug 04, 2024 11:45 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Love your list, Carol! I missed a few and am so thankful for the reminder to go back and read Jill's post. Thank you so much for doing this each week! 😘

Aug 05, 2024 07:57 PM