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Second Chance Saturday (Katurday): Week 385

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with eXp Commercial, Referral Divison RRE-BRO-LIC-75443

Good morning! Our Second Chance Saturday hostess, Carol Williams , has been under the weather again and has asked me to submit this post for her. That being said, she is now feeling better and should be back next week! Phew!


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 Carol 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: We don't feature new members that are not real estate related:

Katie Bak
Chelsea Mcconnell
Matt Nixon
Kelly Pollard

 

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Your Destiny is Your Choice
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..."

Celebrate the Day: Become a RAKtivist*
Kathy Streib 
Did you ever hear of a RAKtivist? It's a great thing to aspire to.

The Risks of Overpricing Your Home
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 
This is something sellers/agents really need to get right.

How to Save Soulless Downtowns
John Henry, Florida Architect 
Great ideas for improving our city areas.
 
Aura Alex 
Food for thought
 
Barbara Michaluk 
Tips for handling difficult clients - we've all had them!

B.S.ers are Most Welcome Here!
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 
You have to read further to see what kind of B.S. Wanda is talking about!

Policy Manuals - Not Just for Brokers
Patricia Feager 
Excellent information for all, regardless of age or home ownership status.

 

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

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February 25th -
Scott Seaton, Inspector Stories

March 4th -
Leigh Brown, A Dynamic Woman in our Active Rain Community

March 11th -
Pat Starnes, Top of the Leaderboard State of Mississippi

March 18th-
Doug Dawes, A Salute to the Air Force

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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)


 
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kat. What can I say? Caught a few the first time around and missed some I got to read this morning. Hope Carol is feeling better and thank you for stepping in! Enjoy your day. 

Feb 22, 2025 05:02 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Wayne Martin - She is feeling better!

Feb 22, 2025 05:26 AM
Carol Williams

It's been a wild ride but I am much better now, Wayne Martin.

Feb 22, 2025 06:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kat... great job on the suggested posts. Happy to report that I'd read all of them but one. 

Sending healing thoughts Carol Williams' way.

Feb 22, 2025 05:13 AM
Carol Williams

HI Nina Hollander, Broker 
Thanks for the healing thoughts. They've been received and working! ❤️

Feb 22, 2025 06:34 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Nina Hollander, Broker - I'm sure she appreciates that!

Feb 22, 2025 05:26 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams delighted to hear that! You've had quite the winter!

Feb 22, 2025 07:00 AM
Carol Williams

It certainly isn't the winter I had planned, Nina Hollander, Broker. I am much more familiar with the Yuma medical system than I ever expected. The good news is, I'm very pleased with the care I've received here and feel confident moving forward. I will be home in about 3 weeks and already have follow-up appointments with my Drs.

Feb 22, 2025 07:40 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams bad enough being sick when you're at home... certainly worse when you're from from home.

Feb 22, 2025 10:08 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Some excellent choices this week Kat Palmiotti  and not just because I managed to read a couple.

Feb 22, 2025 05:14 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 - Thank you!

Feb 22, 2025 05:26 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

Kat, I have read some, and missed a few, but in any event, glad you noted that Carol is feeling better!

Feb 22, 2025 05:20 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 - I am glad also!

Feb 22, 2025 05:26 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 
I am so glad to be back up and about.

Feb 22, 2025 06:35 AM
Barbara Michaluk
Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office - Silver Spring, MD
Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR

Thanks Kat for the repost. We all need to stay more aware and in control of our reactions even when someone else is in disagreement.

Feb 22, 2025 06:26 AM
Kat Palmiotti

So true Barbara Michaluk !

Feb 22, 2025 06:32 AM
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

Great job, Kat. Thank you so much for doing this. Now I need to catch up on what I've been missing.

Have a wonderful Montana weekend!

Feb 22, 2025 06:30 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Carol Williams !

Feb 22, 2025 06:32 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

I am sure Carol appreciates you filling in for a bit.  Glad she is feeling better.  Carol has had a rough go of it apparently.  I do miss Lou Ludwig's words in the Rain.  m

Feb 22, 2025 06:40 AM
Kat Palmiotti

I do too Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho 

Feb 22, 2025 07:41 AM
Carol Williams

Things are looking up for me now, Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho. 😊

Feb 22, 2025 07:41 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I miss Lou Ludwig and his posts. He would often make my morning bright. 

Feb 22, 2025 06:52 AM
Kat Palmiotti

I think we all do Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 

Feb 22, 2025 07:40 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Happy 😸 Katurday, Kat! Thank you for including my B.S. post in your compilation, I sure do appreciate you giving it more eyes. 

Feb 22, 2025 07:28 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Good morning Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  and thank you!

Feb 22, 2025 07:40 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Whew! Busy week so I missed most of these. Thank you as always.

Feb 22, 2025 08:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti

And thank you Dr. Paula McDonald 

Feb 22, 2025 09:53 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hi Kat,

Gratitude for stepping in for Carol. Thank you for including my post.

Feb 22, 2025 08:50 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Aura Alex - you are welcome of course! Your post definitely made me think!

Feb 22, 2025 09:53 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am sorry to see that Carol is not well.

Thanks for posting these selections.

Feb 22, 2025 09:10 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Roy.

Feb 22, 2025 09:52 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Carol does this very well. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your

weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Feb 22, 2025 09:12 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Ahh, Bill Salvatore - East Valley - definitely better than I do!

Feb 22, 2025 09:52 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thanks for including my post Kat, much appreciated.

Feb 22, 2025 09:49 AM
Kat Palmiotti

You are welcome Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 - thank you for writing it!

Feb 22, 2025 09:52 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kat Palmiotti good to hear that Carol is feeling better, but you always do an excellent job when you fill in for her.

Feb 22, 2025 12:38 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you George Souto !!

Feb 22, 2025 01:19 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

First of all I  am so glad Carol Williams is feeling so much better now.  She had a rough week and deserves a break!  And you do such a great job of filling in for her- you are a natural at finding great stuff to read.  Very much appreciated!

 

Featured in BananaTudes! Tudes stick together and help each other out when needed!💛

 

Feb 22, 2025 03:34 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - it looks like there are a lot of fun people in that bananamobile!

Feb 23, 2025 06:39 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Kat- thank you for filling in for Carol Williams   That's quite a task!  And, thank you for including my post!!!  Appreciate it. 

Feb 22, 2025 06:14 PM
Kat Palmiotti

You're welcome Kathy Streib !

Feb 23, 2025 06:38 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kat, this must have been a day I didn't get on AR, and read only one post this week on the list.

Mar 09, 2025 09:38 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Better late than never Joan Cox !

Mar 09, 2025 09:54 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I just looked at the date, wondering how I missed this post but, it was Ray's birthday so, I was in and out of the pouring Rain and missed you! 

Thanks for doing this for Carol. I know she appreciates you - and the rest of us do too, Kat! Happy Sunday...

Mar 09, 2025 11:49 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Debe Maxwell, CRS !

Mar 10, 2025 05:05 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

I know I am missing a lot of great reading here in the Rain, Kat Palmiotti 

There seems to be less time every day to get to all the things I would like to do. 

Thank you for stepping in for Miss Carol Williams - it is wonderful to know she is feeing better. 

Mar 10, 2025 09:51 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist for your comment!

Mar 10, 2025 11:00 AM