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Second Chance Saturday: Week 359

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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:
Cheryl Cowan 
Skyler Cameron
Reynold Kelly 
Megan Bokinsky
Jamie Alexander 
Ruben Van Dusen 


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When Will Opportunity Knock On The Door?  
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..." 

Yikes, AI Can Be Utilized To Steal Passwords
By: Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD 
"Executing such an attack requires significant technical expertise and very specialized equipment, so the potential reward must be high."   

Stay Safe With Smart Tracking  How Auburn's GIS And EMS Are Saving Lives
By: Laura Sellers 
"Staying informed about local innovations like this is just one way I ensure the best service for my clients."  

This Week... Focus On Education
By: Kathy Streib 
"The purpose of education is to replace an empty
mind with an open one.  -Malcolm S. Forbes

Your Social Security Number IS In The Hands of Criminals
By: Robert Siciliano 
"Over the years criminals occasionally contact me to tell me about their exploits and often ask how they can get into the “security awareness” business." 

Showing Feedback Is Like Gold, Both Valuable And Rare
By: Doug Rogers 
"Do you remember when technology promised to make such feedback more easy and efficient?" 

What, You Say...
By: Doug Dawes 
"It was bound to happen."  

Why Are Some Real Estate Agents So Stupid?
By: Marte Cliff 
"It's sad but true. Some real estate agents are stupid. And at least two of the stupid ones work in my community." 

Double Feature:
AI Art: When Technology Falls Short Of Personal Connection
By: Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
"The gift giver, an artist, chose an AI-generated painting rather than creating one herself."  

Question of the week:
YouTube Thursday Real Estate Video Question
By: Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 

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Don't miss the upcoming Zoom meetings.   If you're not attending these weekly sessions, you're missing out on one of the best benefits of ActiveRain membership!
11:00 a.m.    Pacific time (Arizona same as Pacific now)!
12:00 p.m.    Mountain time   1:00 p.m.    Central time
  2:00 p.m.    Eastern time



Aug 27 - Brad Andersohn
Review August RPR Challenge

Sept. 3 - John DL Arendsen 
Update on ADU's

Sept. 10 - Paddy Deighan
AI

Sept. 17 - Frank Worrell
Agents to the Rescue! An in depth look into Property Radar

Sept. 24 - Open Discussion - Social Hour


Also, be sure not to miss these ActiveRain weekly series:

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

Bill Spears Ask An Ambassador (Published every Tuesday)


#SecondChanceSaturday 

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Carol Williams

"Information is FREE.
Knowledge, Experience & Integrity Are Priceless."

- Carol Williams

Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
Coaching, goal setting, and marketing consultant

Active: Golf & Travel Blogger
"Golf isn't a sport. It's a lifestyle."
SeniorWomenGolfers.com
TopTeamCarol@gmail.com
 

Whatever You're Doing, Make It Fun!




Comments(19)

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

Some of the blogs from the new agents really need help.   The vets which you hilighted here are awesome.  

Aug 24, 2024 02:33 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Michael Elliott 
I think many of us are a bit horrified when we look back at our first posts. 😂

Aug 25, 2024 10:37 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It appears that there are quite a few newbies in the Rain, I wonder if any of them will actually become active.

Aug 24, 2024 05:34 AM
Carol Williams

Only time will tell, Brian England 
I hope so.

Aug 25, 2024 10:38 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

As usual a great selection of posts and I see I missed some! Thank you and can't believe this is the 359th week you've been posting these for us! Thank you for including one of my posts under double feature!

Aug 24, 2024 06:16 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
It is kind of crazy to think about how long I've been doing this. And, I know Kathy Streib  has been posting her Sunday series even longer.

Aug 25, 2024 10:39 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Carol and thank you for your list on this fine Saturday.  Hope you are doing good.

 

Aug 24, 2024 07:35 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Will Hamm 
I hope you're having some fun this weekend, and not all work.

Aug 25, 2024 10:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Carol, for sharing your recommendations.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Maryland golfers have perfect weather today.

Aug 24, 2024 08:35 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Roy Kelley 
I played golf in Phoenix last week when it was 105° temps about 10 days ago. I bet the weather in Maryland is way more pleasant than that!

Aug 25, 2024 10:42 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Thanks for the list, and it's another good one. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Jeff

Aug 24, 2024 09:51 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Jeff Dowler, CRS 
I just got back from my road trip yesterday, so I'm unpacking and doing laundry today. 😊

Aug 25, 2024 10:43 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Carol... I do believe I've redeemed myself from my poor showing last week... five for me this week!

Aug 24, 2024 10:04 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker 
You probably read more than I did by far last week. I got home from my latest road trip yesterday. It's good to be back in my own bed for a while.

Aug 25, 2024 10:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams by your comment it sounds like there's another trip in the planning?

Aug 25, 2024 11:39 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker 
My next trip will be to Arizona in December. I have the same rental booked in Yuma for mid-December through mid-March. I'll enjoy Fall at home. 😊

Aug 26, 2024 11:47 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams hi Carol... I can't quite imagine being away from home for so long. 

Aug 26, 2024 12:09 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Happy Saturday to you, Carol. Thank you as always, for these great "catch-up" posts.

Aug 24, 2024 10:53 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Dr. Paula McDonald 
Thank you for stopping by to check last week's selections.

Aug 25, 2024 10:44 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Wow you managed, once again, to find a lot of power packed posts while you're out on the road Carol.  I look forward to diving into them this weekend!  Soon you'll be home, enjoy your evening with a little MJ1!

Aug 24, 2024 11:04 AM
Carol Williams

Hey Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
Yes, it's good to be home where I can spend a little more time finding posts to Feature. It feels good to settle in for a few months before I head south again for the winter.

Aug 25, 2024 10:45 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- I'm completing my Sunday post so late to get to this. Thank you for including my post!!!!

Aug 24, 2024 01:29 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kathy Streib 
Thank you for your Sunday list. I missed a lot while traveling the last 17 days. It's good to be home for a few months.

Aug 25, 2024 10:46 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol, last week had to be one of our biggest weeks lately for first time bloggers.

Aug 24, 2024 01:45 PM
Carol Williams

Yes, we did George Souto.
I hope some of them become active and figure out how valuable doing so can be.

Aug 25, 2024 10:46 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 pleasant weekend.

Aug 24, 2024 02:12 PM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Myrl Jeffcoat 
I always appreciate you stopping in to check on the week's selections. I just got back home from a 17 day road trip yesterday. It's nice to settle in at home for a few months.

Aug 25, 2024 10:52 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

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

Aug 24, 2024 02:14 PM
Carol Williams

Thanks so much, Myrl Jeffcoat 
I love being a Featured Old Fart. 😊

Aug 25, 2024 10:53 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good afternoon! Thank you as always for taking the time to do this post!

Aug 24, 2024 02:24 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kat Palmiotti 
Thank you for checking in on last week's selections.

Aug 25, 2024 10:53 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Carol Williams   Nice selection and I feel pretty good as I read a couple of them as well.  Thanks for your efforts.

Aug 24, 2024 03:04 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
Thanks for stopping by to check on last week's selections. I hope you enjoyed those you missed during the week.

Aug 25, 2024 10:54 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Love how you manage to select some of the post in spite of time constraints, Endre

Aug 24, 2024 09:10 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. 
I got back home yesterday from my 17-day road trip, so maybe I'll have more time to catch more posts to Feature.

Aug 25, 2024 10:54 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Thanks for the mention! 

Aug 26, 2024 07:34 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Doug Rogers 
I hope you had an opportunity to check out the other recommendations too. Have a great week.

Aug 26, 2024 11:48 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Another fantastic selection of posts, Carol. Have read a few, will take another look-see!

Aug 26, 2024 06:51 PM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Carol Williams - I like the idea of featuring First Time Blogs. These are the people who could use a helping hand and someone to comment. But comments to first timers should be constructive and not for the purpose of members gaining their own points and writing meaningless, useless comments shouldn't even receive points in my opinion. 

Aug 30, 2024 10:14 AM
Carol Williams

I agree with you about useless comment, Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP . I wish there was a way to disqualify them from receiving points.

Aug 30, 2024 10:22 AM