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Second Chance Saturday: Week 367

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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:
Joseph Ellington  
Lola Adekeye 
Noah Allsop 
Teresa Perkins 
Alvin Silang 

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All Things Become Possible
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..."

When Opinions Turn Into Fuel
By: Gary & Melynda Wolter, Since 2001, 480-269-1164 
"Don't listen to skeptics." 

Oh, Didn't You Know? My Agent Has a Sunday Pass
By: Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 
"She admitted to having an agent but did not want to bother him on a Sunday but apparently thought it was perfectly okay to call and waste my time! 

Debt: The Good And The Bad
By: Sandra Nickel 
"You may think that the only good debt is NO debt, and that is understandable."  

Competitive Edge: Standing Out In A Crowded Market With High Quality Visuals
By: Lew Corcoran 
"Buyers often make quick decisions based on the images they see online."

How Noteworthy Of A Real Estate Agent Are You In Google's Eyes  
By: Weksil LLC Real Estate Marketing 
"Is your reputation clear? What is your score and or rating? Are you lost among other similar names?" 

Wordful Wednesday
By: Michael Jacobs 
"I can. And I can't. Along similar lines, I do and don't too. Each statement can be valid."  

The Most Importnat Thing You Can Do In the Next Month - VOTE
By: Kat Palmiotti 
"PS - This post is about the voting PROCESS, not any specific candidates." 

How I Found My Passion In Real Estate
By: Ritu Desai 703-625-4949 
"Moving to a new country can be overwhelming. When I first arrived, everything felt unfamiliar, and starting over seemed like a mountain to climb." 

Double Feature:
She Works Hard For the Money Part 24 - The End
By: Leanne Smith 
"Writing this series initially started as a response to a public statement by a regulatory not for profit organization that real estate agents should make only “2%.” 

Remember to check in on the AR Q&A section. We learn from each other every day. 

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Don't miss the upcoming Zoom meetings.  
If you don't attend 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 until Nov 3rd)!
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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 - Charr Hammett
Website Privacy & Cookie Policies

November 19 - Open Discussion / Social Hour

November 26 - Roundtable
ActiveRain Pets - Photos - Stories

December 3 - Kat Palmiotti
Insight Into Habitat For Humanity

December 10 - Bill Spear
AR Questions You Can't Find the Answers To

December 17 - Open Discussion / Social Hour

December 24 - Christmas Eve (No Meeting)

December 31  - New Years Eve (No Meeting)


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

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- Carol Williams

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

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"Golf isn't a sport. It's a lifestyle."
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Comments(20)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Carol - thank you for including my post this week as part of SCS. 

Although I don't always comment, Second Chance Saturday has long been on my reading list.  To me, that's another example of the reach of ActiveRain.  

Oct 19, 2024 03:56 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Michael Jacobs 
You're welcome. Thank YOU for your ongoing support.

Oct 19, 2024 07:25 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

A great line up of posts to read and I can say I've read all but one! Yeah! I'm off to read and comment on that post. Thank you for always having a great selections of post to read each Saturday morning!

Oct 19, 2024 04:53 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you for checking in on Second Chance Saturday every week, Dorie Dillard Austin TX. It means a lot to me and the authors of each post.

Have a great weekend.

Oct 19, 2024 07:26 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for including my post on your Saturday Second Chance post! By the way, I didn't see the Weksil one before and apparently I'm not noteworthy. Hahahah.

Oct 19, 2024 05:13 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kat Palmiotti 
Never think you are not "noteworthy". You are, regardless of what Google thinks!  Have a great Montana weekend.

Oct 19, 2024 07:28 AM
Weksil LLC Real Estate Marketing
Holiday, FL

Thanks for the mention again but maybe not my best post

Oct 19, 2024 05:15 AM
Carol Williams

Keep them coming, Weksil LLC Real Estate Marketing 

Oct 19, 2024 07:29 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I see a few posts on your list that I have already read and enjoyed, haha.  I hope that you are having a fun weekend!

Oct 19, 2024 05:47 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Brian England 
I hope you have some fun planned for the weekend, too.

Oct 19, 2024 07:29 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Must say I have some reading to do today but not a complete wipeout which is more the normal. Enjoy your day.

Oct 19, 2024 06:17 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Saturday, Wayne Martin 
I hope you enjoy the selections you missed.

Oct 19, 2024 07:29 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol... three for me from your list this week... and they certainly had been worth reading! Happy weekend!

Oct 19, 2024 07:33 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, as always, for stopping by to check out this week's selections, Nina Hollander, Broker 

Have a great weekend.

Oct 19, 2024 10:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Carol, for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding weekend.

We have a sunny morning for Maryland golfers. 63 degrees at 11:30 a.m.

Oct 19, 2024 08:37 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley 
I think this afternoon would be ok for golf with temps in the high 60's and no wind. It's still only 47º at 10:10 a.m.
Have a great weekend.

Oct 19, 2024 10:12 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and you are great at coming up with second chance blogs on Saturdays to share with us.  Make it a good day!

 

Oct 19, 2024 09:45 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Will Hamm 
I appreciate you stopping in to check out the selections for this week.
Have a wonderful weekend.

Oct 19, 2024 10:13 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Another great list and many good ones to read, Carol! I need to pop over to read Kat's. I just read Leann's last post of her series and am so glad you featured it - it was a fantastic series. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Oct 19, 2024 01:02 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS 
Thanks for checking in on this week's selections. Yes, Leanne's series was excellent. She's working on putting it into e-book form now.

Oct 20, 2024 04:56 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

You found some more great posts once again Carol!  Several of the titles caught me eye and I'll be popping around checking things out.  Happy Saturday!

Oct 19, 2024 01:06 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
I see your temperatures have moderated a bit. Put a sweater on if you go outside! 😂

Oct 20, 2024 04:58 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

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

Oct 19, 2024 03:33 PM
Carol Williams

Thank you, as always, for checking in on the selections for the week. I hope you doing something fun this weekend.

Oct 20, 2024 04:58 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

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

Oct 19, 2024 03:33 PM
Carol Williams

Thanks so much, Myrl Jeffcoat 

Oct 20, 2024 04:58 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi CArol- another great week of SCS posts!!! I'd bookmarked Kat Palmiotti's post to read but the day got away from me. I see others I want to read as well. 

Oct 19, 2024 04:51 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Kathy Streib 
I suspect your weekly post is out this morning. I need to pop over and see what I missed during the week.

Oct 20, 2024 04:59 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

A nice list of second opportunities and I see a few that need a full read, Thanks for your efforts.

Oct 19, 2024 05:30 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
I hope you enjoyed this week's selections.

Oct 20, 2024 04:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

This week has, unfortunately, not been conducive to getting a lot of reading, or writing, done. Hopefully I can remedy that - this looks like a great list!

Jeff

Oct 19, 2024 07:32 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS 
I hope some fun was included in your busy week. And, I hope you enjoyed this week's selections.

Oct 20, 2024 05:00 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol it is good to see us adding to the membership every week.

Oct 19, 2024 07:32 PM
Carol Williams

Yes, it is George Souto 
Now, if we could just get them to engage. 😊

Oct 20, 2024 05:01 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Fantastic!!! five new bloggers!!! Very good week in the 'Rain

Oct 20, 2024 01:11 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD 
We've had several new members each week. Now we just need to figure out how to get them to engage with the community.

Oct 20, 2024 05:01 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, still have not spent a lot of time here on AR, but did read a couple of these.

Oct 20, 2024 03:20 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Joan Cox 
We're always here when you have time. Have a great week!

Oct 21, 2024 01:05 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Good group of posts here, some I had previously read...some new. 

Oct 21, 2024 08:29 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 
Thank you for checking in on last week's selections.

Oct 21, 2024 01:06 PM