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SEPTEMBER 2024 BLOG 53 WORDS CHALLENGE

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Real Estate Agent with Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 PA License - AB067198

Patricia Feager and I are excited to announce AR's September blog challenge. Share your Creativity and Storytelling. Featuring you telling your story in 53 Words. As a blogger and an agent or business owner story telling is probably a part of who you are. You use stories to educate, to persuade clients to take action, and to attract customers to purchase your clients’ homes. But most likely, we use a lot more than 53 words, the challenge here is find the nugget that tells the story without distraction.

53 Word Story Rules. 53 words. No more. No less. Hyphenated words count as one and the title does not count.

Here is the post from Patricia that inspired this challenge Durable Agents in 53 Words  there is also an explanation of where the idea for 53 words came from and why .

How to Participate: 

Write a Blog Post: Write your 53 Words Story. If you are not an agent or business owner, write a creative and fun 53 Words Story about yourself. In at least 300 words, tell us how you did it and whether you found it easy or hard. Share your tips and advice. Keep it engaging, informative and authentic. Share what you really want to tell us.

Submit Your Entry: Add your blog post entry into the Groups ActiveRain Challenge: AND in the comments below by midnight PST September 30, 2024.

Points for recognition: One entry per member will be awarded 1,500 points during the month of October. That doesn’t mean that if you have more than one story inside you, you can’t share more than one entry (though no bonus points for additional posts)!!

Add a Feature Photo: You must use one Feature Photo. You may add however many photos you want using your own photographs or AI Creative Image, using whatever you choose.

We look forward to reading your entries. Have fun and enjoy!

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Nick Vandekar
Nick is a Tredyffrin Easttown Residential and Commercial REALTOR selling The Main Line, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

Giving you the confidence to make
the right decisions.

225 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown , PA 19335
Office 484-237-2055
SellingTheMainLine.com
Mobile: (610) 203-4543 [call or text me]
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If you are buying or selling on or around
Tredyffrin Easttown or along the Main Line, 
I can help you, contact me.

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nick (and Patricia too) - here's my entry for this month's challenge:  53 Words. And Then Some. . .

Thank you for co-hosting.  

Sep 10, 2024 03:40 AM
Patricia Feager

Michael Jacobs - Thank you for participating! I'm going to read it now!

Sep 10, 2024 04:19 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

What a great approach, I loved it, the originality and as i read it I realized you have opened a door of creativity for many of us who now take time to ponder and think a little deeper.

Sep 10, 2024 08:05 AM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

This months challenge will be one remembered as in the middle of drafting the post I received a life changing jolt💔. Here is my entry for this months "53 Word Challenge":

Thank you for hosting this months challenge Nick Vandekar and Patricia Feager

Sep 10, 2024 04:01 AM
Patricia Feager

Buzz Mackintosh - Thank you for participating! I'm going to read it now!

Sep 10, 2024 04:20 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Buzz, thank you, considering the jolt you received I appreciate you making the effort to take part in our challenge. Thank you and my condolences on your loss.

Sep 10, 2024 08:07 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

Here is my entry for the 53 word challenge!  Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Be Specific! 

Sep 12, 2024 11:30 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you Kathy, very clever use of the 53 words, well done. Loved your explanation as well.

Sep 12, 2024 11:52 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kathy Schowe - Thank you for a very enjoyable submission for the 2024 September Blog 53 Word Challenge. It was very educational and professional. Your 53 Words are excellent for your marketing and advertising! 

Sep 12, 2024 08:21 PM
Ritu Desai 703-625-4949
Samson Properties - Chantilly, VA
Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor

Thank you so much for a crafty challenge. Here is my entry

And looking forward to reading so many creative 53 words blogs. True an out of box challenge but so much fun!!!

Sep 13, 2024 07:50 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

This is excellent Ritu Desai 703-625-4949 such an interesting take on the challenge, very clever and all so true as well. Thanks for participating and giving such an interesting entry.

Sep 13, 2024 07:59 AM
Patricia Feager

Ritu Desai 703-625-4949 - Thank you! I'm off to read it now! I hope you had fun learning and creating your 53 Story!

Sep 13, 2024 11:15 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP and Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Fun contest and thank you for hosting! Here is my entry.

Sep 14, 2024 01:12 PM
Patricia Feager

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - Thank you! I'm glad to know you participated in this fun challenge! I'm going to read it now!

Sep 14, 2024 01:33 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

What a great approach and story. Thank you so much for taking part.

Sep 15, 2024 09:00 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

OK Nick and Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP, YOU made me do it. Here is my entry: My Life in 53 Words

Jeff 😀😬

Sep 18, 2024 11:18 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Great job Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI I liked the approach and it was interesting to find out more about you, thanks for participating, I really enjoyed it.

Sep 18, 2024 11:47 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Jeff, you did a great job! Thank you. I enjoyed it very much!!

Sep 18, 2024 08:09 PM
Monica Hill
RE/Max Associates - Wilmington, DE
the REALTOR to help you discover Delaware

Thanks, Patricia, for the help and the kind words. Here's my entry:                       https://activerain.com/droplet/JdQC

 

 

Sep 19, 2024 07:40 PM
Patricia Feager

Monica Hill 

2024 Blog 53 Words Challenge

Thank you, Monica for your wonderful entry for the 2024 Blog Words Challenge! 

 

Sep 20, 2024 05:01 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you for participating, what a great entry, well done, loved it.

Sep 20, 2024 12:03 PM
Monica Hill

Thanks, Patricia. Now I have to figure out how to properly do that link part. And how to tag people in my posts. And how to properly upload photos, which I used to be able to do, but then something changed along the way. I'm rolling with it and learning as I go!

Sep 20, 2024 12:04 PM
Patricia Feager

Monica Hill - I provided some tips in your original post. If you have any questions, let me know. 

Sep 20, 2024 01:47 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Just a gentle reminder about the 2024 September Blog 53 Word Challenge:

What We Learn From Nature & the Stoics

 

Sep 20, 2024 01:12 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Wow!  Lots of entries!  Here's mine in 52 words - whew!  

Sep 23, 2024 05:01 PM
Patricia Feager

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ - thank you for adding to a fine list of participants in the 53 Word Challenge! You did great!

Sep 24, 2024 01:21 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ I was the youngest of three, it is interesting even in a family one can be so different to the other.

Sep 24, 2024 05:58 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

I know how you feel Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 !  Out of the 6 of us, one brother is completely different and we wonder if we're related!  

Oct 01, 2024 04:24 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP  and Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543  I went over 53 words   https://activerain.com/blogsview/5860919/how-to-achieve--success-in-real-estate?show_share=1

Sep 23, 2024 06:36 PM
Patricia Feager

Hannah Williams - Thank you for your entry into the challenge and for doing your best. I'm sorry for the loss of someone who was dear to you. I had the same experience with a friend and client early this year that I've known for a long, long time. Went to sleep. Never woke up. Our profession can be very emotionally tied to those we serve. 

Sep 24, 2024 01:25 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

This just happened to a neighbor of ours yesterday, it is maybe the best way to go for the person involved, not so much for those left behind who grieve the loss.

Sep 24, 2024 06:04 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

This is quite the challenge- I will have to think about this one! 

Sep 24, 2024 05:32 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

It is fun, a little bit of work, editing to get to your 53 words, and then explaining the how and why of your story. But so worth it, and so many different appraoches.

Sep 24, 2024 06:05 AM
Patricia Feager

Lise Howe - Here's the link for the original blog post I wrote on August 10th that may help. The instructions came from the person who taught me 53 Words in a class this year. 

Durable Agent in 53 Words

 

Sep 24, 2024 09:22 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Here is my offering about firing toxic clients -  I feel better for writing it (LOL)   Thanks for the contest 

Sep 25, 2024 06:22 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Oh how good an entry, brings back memories, I like the subject matter very much, another different story. Thank you for your particpation.

Sep 25, 2024 07:57 AM
Patricia Feager

Lise Howe - I'm off to read it now. 

Thank. you!

Sep 25, 2024 02:33 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Patricia, here is my entry for this month's challenge.

 

Your Military Relocation Agent in San Antonio.

Sep 26, 2024 08:41 AM
Patricia Feager

Jerry Newman - I read your blog post. It was excellent. You're a professional with the highest standards in excellence. 

Sep 26, 2024 09:55 AM
Patricia Feager

Jerry Newman - Thank you!!! Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Patricia

Sep 26, 2024 09:41 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Jerry great entry, succinct and to the point with a great explanation of why you can help. Thanks for participating.

Sep 26, 2024 11:48 AM
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Great entries!

Sep 28, 2024 03:01 PM
Patricia Feager

Ricardo Mello - thank you! I hope you still have time to get one done for this September Challenge. Jerry's post was the perfect example.

Patricia

Sep 28, 2024 06:58 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Give it a try, you have today to write and post your entry Ricardo Mello 

Sep 30, 2024 07:37 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

LOVING these entries and definitely have some more reading to do! Thanks to you both for hosting such a fun challenge. We appreciate you so much, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 & Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP

Here's my entry: 53 Words of Expertise & Dreamweaving -  Guiding You Home in Charlotte

Sep 29, 2024 05:52 PM
Patricia Feager

Debe Maxwell, CRS - So happy to know you faced the Challenge. Now I am off to read what I know will be a wonderful 53 Word Story!

Thank you. 

Sep 29, 2024 06:18 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Very clever, using a poem to create the 53 words. And then balancing it with a great explanation of who you are and why. Well done.

Sep 30, 2024 07:36 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP and Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543   

Thanks so much for hosting this creative challenge. Enjoyed reading about so many members. Here's my 53-word entry  the first week of September, but forgot to leave a link.

Sep 29, 2024 07:56 PM
Patricia Feager

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 - Thank you for following up with the link to your excellent 53 Word Entry. You are a multitalented woman and your daughter is also amazing. I'm glad you liked the creative challenge. 

Sep 29, 2024 09:46 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thanks for posting the link to your post, I enjoyed learning more about you, especially now I was able to create a new designation for you CIT.

Sep 30, 2024 07:32 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

So, this was the first one I wrote and thought I should do a professional one instead. I thought I may as well share this one with you too! Thank you both so much for hosting this month's challenge. You did a fabulous job and I am really pleased at the number of entries you had. GREAT JOB!! ❤️

Here's the first one I wrote:
53 Words of Love

Sep 30, 2024 07:40 PM
Patricia Feager

Debe Maxwell, CRS - thank you for the beautiful and heart warming entry. It's a keeper! You're writing is very engaging and sends a powerfully good message. 

Sep 30, 2024 08:33 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

You are too kind, Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP - thank you for being such a gracious host! 

Sep 30, 2024 09:16 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Wow Debe, that is so powerful, I think you should share it on facebook or with the shelter. I am sure it will change peoples lives. Thank you.

Oct 01, 2024 03:05 AM