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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain September 22 to September 28, 2024raft 2024-09-27 01:31

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain September 22 to September 28, 2024

  

Every day there is something to learn here at ActiveRain.  With this series, I highlight posts that gave me that lightbulb moment. It could be something techie, a post about Real Estate or other professions, about a place, or a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

DoriebgSeptember 23:  Dorie Dillard   Mending the Broken: Healing With Intentional Love

What a powerful quote Dorie shared. And a very inspiring message. 

 

AuraAura Alex Finding Peace in Nature-The Healing Power of Letting Go

Aura wields her words like an artist's paintbrush and the result is a work of art.

 

HannahHannah Williams How to Achieve Success in Real Estate

It's not what you think!!!

 

Candice A.September 24: Candice Donofrio You Are Leaving a Lasting Impression

We all know this but it never hurts to be reminded of it.

 

 

WandaWanda Kubat-Nerdin Making It a Super Day for Your Clients

Leave it to Wanda to find a creative way to show the value of a good agent.

 

LiseSeptember 25: Lise Howe 53 Words On Why I Don't Do White Whales Anymore

We've all experienced these clients.

 

WillWill Hamm Make today a special day.

If you don't know Will, you are missing out on a sweet,supportive, and giving member. He's always there to offer a comment. Let's give him a special day.

 

Ed September 26: Ed Silva Throwback Thursdays: What Home Service Used to Be

I loved this trip down memory lane. See if you remember any of this.

 

Bob "RealMan"Bob "RealMan" Timm Poor Communications

Bob makes an excellent point. If what you're saying is not what your clients are hearing...time to work on your communication skills!

 

AndrewSeptember 27: Andrew Mooers Give Me A Beat, A Keyboard To Blog On

Love this! I've worked on a laptop for more years than I can count now but I loved this!!!!

 

DougDoug Dawes Buy Now or Wait?

Agents get asked this all of the time. Take a look at the chart!

 

 

LewLew Corcoran A Comprehensive Guide to Benjamin Moore Paint

Excellent information on paint!!!

 

DougDoug Rogers Real Estate Updates That Typically Don't Bring Value

Doug lists 5 and asked us to add a #6! What do you say?

 

MichaelMichael Elliott 5 Journeys On My Time Machine

Makes you stop and wonder where you'd time travel to! Debe Maxwell, CRS this would make a fun Challenge!

 

 

JoanSeptember 28: Joan Cox Did You Leave Your Garage Door Open?

I can't tell you how many times we've backed up to make sure we'd shut the garage door. Read about this gadget if you have!!!

 

GaryGary Coles I'm Back In the Rain

Let's welcome back Gary Coles (Coaching) to the Rain!!!

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…

September 2024 Blog 53 Words Challenge

 

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New to ActiveRain?  Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!

 

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Thanks to Carol Williams for this Weekly ZOOM Schedule which she lets me copy and paste into my post. 

 

 

Here is the ongoing link to each Zoom meeting

11:00 a.m. Pacific  (AZ same as Pacific)

12:00 p.m. Mountain

  1:00 p.m. Central

  2:00 p.m. Eastern

 

Oct.  1 - Paddy Deighan 
AI 

October 8 - Eileen Burns
Commercial Real Estate vs Residential Real Estate

October 15 - Open Discussion / Social Hour

October 22 - Margaret Rome
Wackadoo Real Estate Stories

October 29 - Paddy Deighan
AI

November 5 - Anthony Palmiotti (Kat's husband)
Insight Into Search & Rescue

November 12 - TBA

November 19 - Open Discussion / Social Hour

November 26 - Roundtable
ActiveRain Pets - Photos - Stories

December 3 - Kat Palmiotti
Insight Into Habitat For Humanity


Please don’t forget to check out these very informative posts as well:

Carol Williams Second Chance Saturday-Carol highlights posts suggested by other members.

Liz and Bill Spear and the weekly Ask An Ambassador posts!

 


Thank you for letting me do what I love to do...learn something new every day. 

 

 

 

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Comments(25)

Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, thank you for including my garage door post.   It could help someone from getting robbed!

Sep 29, 2024 06:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox you won't believe this but just yesterday when we returned from walking we noticed our neighbor's garage door was open and there was no car in their driveway. We checked a little later and it was closed. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:40 PM
Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

Thank you for the mention, Kathy.  I enjoyed creating that post  :-)

Sep 29, 2024 06:52 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Elliott I still think it would make a fun monthly challenge. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:40 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thank you Kathy for including me. The hardest part of writing that post was to keep it elevated rather than a dump on specific clients

Sep 29, 2024 07:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Lise Howe it was well written...Loved it. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:41 PM
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

Kathy, Such a great collection of posts as always, and I see one that I missed that I will read now.!

Sep 29, 2024 07:22 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding week.

Sep 29, 2024 07:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Roy Kelley Hope you and Chef Dolores have a great week. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:42 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Thank you for selecting my post to be one of your featured posts ..I am honored! I'm off to read and comment on some posts I didn't read. Thank you, as always for your selection of posts!

Sep 29, 2024 07:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX you're very welcome!!!! It was very inspirational. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:43 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and I am honor that you included me in your Sunday List.  You are the sweet one for sure.  Baseball or football today?

 

Sep 29, 2024 07:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm we watched the Chiefs and the Texans earlier in the day. Sadly the Astros game was rained out. Saturday was football all day. The final game we watched was Alabama vs Georgia. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:47 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Wow, Kathy. You've put together a longer than usual round-up today. I must have missed a few on my golf days.

Sep 29, 2024 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams I was surprised too!!!  

Sep 30, 2024 06:48 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

THANKS AGAIN for including my post among the list you have compiled, Kathy. Much appreciated!

Sep 29, 2024 08:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! You are very welcome!!!!!  

Sep 30, 2024 06:51 PM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hello Kathy,

Your commitment to curating suggested posts for all is truly admirable. I am grateful for the support you and Carol Williams provide. Thank you, always.

Sep 29, 2024 08:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Aura Alex your posts are always refreshing, creative, and like a work of art. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:53 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Wow what a list! Thank you for your Sunday post!

Sep 29, 2024 08:46 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti does that mean next week's can be shorter?

Sep 30, 2024 06:53 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Yes it does Kathy Streib !

Oct 01, 2024 04:43 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Thanks for that list, Kathy! Looks like there are many excellent posts I may have missed!

Sep 29, 2024 12:17 PM
Kathy Streib

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional Again...welcome back!!! Keep on posting. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:55 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I love how you take time out of your day and week to put together this list every week. Just curious is the list longer today than other days?? Endre

Sep 29, 2024 02:22 PM
Kathy Streib

Endre Barath, Jr. several people have mentioned that!   I guess I did. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:56 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I always look forward to your This Week at ActiveRain list, Kathy.  I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend.

Sep 29, 2024 05:25 PM
Kathy Streib

HI Myrl Jeffcoat I'm glad you like the list!!! My week is off to a good start. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:57 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

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

Sep 29, 2024 05:26 PM
Kathy Streib

Myrl Jeffcoat thank you!!!

Sep 30, 2024 06:57 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

You've got a packed house this week Kathy!  I've had the opportunity to read many of your pics and I see more that I look forward to catching up on.  Thanks again for all you do for our AR family!  You Rock!

Sep 29, 2024 06:14 PM
Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten I must have gone overboard! Hope this gets them more exposure. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:58 PM
Gary Coles (Coaching)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Thank you for including my post as one of your featured posts. It is an honor. I am looking forward to reading some that I have missed.

Sep 29, 2024 10:18 PM
Kathy Streib

Gary Coles (Coaching) Enjoy the ones you read!!!  Glad you're back. 

Sep 30, 2024 06:59 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I saw that my memory struck an interest, and you gave it some recognition, I appreciate that, thank you.

This all started seeing the barrel on the cart in Portugal

Sep 30, 2024 12:32 PM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 it did spark some fun memories!!! And yes...it's funny how small sightings of something can jog your memory. 

Sep 30, 2024 07:05 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Lots of great reading here, several of which I saw. Yesterday was little online time due to the visiting grandkids so just getting to this now.

Jeff

Sep 30, 2024 05:09 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS Family first as always!!!!  Hope you had a fun time. 

Sep 30, 2024 07:05 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy Streib. I took the weekend off from commenting here in the Rain so I missed this post. Must say, it would have been close to a wipeout anyway. We were with the grandkids and they are a full time job. Thanks for all you do. Enjoy our day. 

Oct 01, 2024 06:28 AM