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Second Chance Saturday: Week 393

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."   -Carol Williams 

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:
Edward Chapman 
Jorge Midence 
Diane Oplado 
Bernard Jackson 
Jaime Roberts 
Jorge Newbery 
Travis Matthews 
Joe Rofan 
Winthco Wealth Management 
Carolina Dias 

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Your Thinking Creates Your Results
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)

"As I see it..."

Dreaming Of Horses In Park County, CO? Here's What You Need To Know
By: DaCyn Walsh 
"If you're dreaming of waking up to the sound of hooves and wide-open spaces, here’s what you need to know before making the leap." 

What Real Estate Taught Me About Patience, Timing, and People 
By: Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker 
"You don’t rush land. You don’t push people." 

Small Acts, Big Impacts: It's Do Good Week In Charlotte April 21 - 25
By: Nina Hollander, Broker 
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” 
- Muhammad Ali

Secrets Exposed: How To Sell Your House Without An Agent  
By: Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL 
We'll show you how to avoid common FSBO mistakes, properly prepare your home, and strategically price it to attract multiple offers and build up a bidding war to sell your house for more money." 

The Hurricane House Hustle
By: Mike Young 
"A special kind of optimism grips a person right before they buy a fixer-upper. Some call it madness. I call it HGTV Syndrome.

For Real Estate Success, Manage Your Contact List
By: Marte Cliff 
"If you get all this done and still have some time on your hands, there’s something else you can do to impress people with your thoughtfulness." 

Not In My Scope - Real Estate Adventures With Laura and Hans 
By: Laura Sellers 
"In our latest comic strip episode of Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans, we tackle one of the most common (and cringe-worthy) questions buyers ask:

The History of The Kennett Square Underground Railroad
By: Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 
"Kennett Square’s proximity to the Mason-Dixon Line made it a crucial junction for freedom seekers traveling north from Maryland and Delaware." 

Just Imagine...
By: Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp 
"So just imagine, if the sellers had done a prelisting inspection." 

This Month's Challenge:
 April Blog Challenge, are you blooming or being a fool?
Hosted by: Nick Vandekar and Eileen Burns 
"Share Your Blooming Stories or maybe you want to fool us with an April Fools Story!"

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
12:00 p.m.    Mountain time (Arizona, same as Pacific now)
1:00 p.m.    Central time
2:00 p.m.    Eastern time
 

April 22nd - George Suoto
Salute to the Navy 

April 29th - John Meussner 
Things Buyer's Agents Should Know, but Don't - A Lender's Perspective

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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)


#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!



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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Hello Carol Williams ! Thanks for sharing such a good list of posts to read! I better get started! Happy Weekend!

Apr 19, 2025 01:32 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Debra Leisek 
Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's selections. Has Spring come to Homer yet?

Apr 19, 2025 08:08 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol... just one for me this week, not counting my own post... and I thank you for including me on your SCS list this week! Happy Easter weekend!

Apr 19, 2025 04:39 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Nina Hollander, Broker 
Do Good Week should be every week everywhere.

Apr 19, 2025 08:09 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams hi Carol... I agree. But I'm happy we have one week each year to make people more aware.

Apr 19, 2025 11:53 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your weekly post - I did miss a few but now I'm all caught up!

Apr 19, 2025 05:58 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Kat Palmiotti 
What fun plans do you and Anthony have for the weekend?

Apr 19, 2025 08:09 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Carol Williams - today Anthony is at a Search & Rescue training event on the river and I'm in the workshop making spurdles! Tomorrow we're spending the afternoon at a friend's house for Easter. Happy Easter to you !!!!

Apr 19, 2025 11:02 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you, Carol. I do have some catching up to do today. And, since it is storming outside, this is a great time to read.

Apr 19, 2025 07:06 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Dr. Paula McDonald 
Thanks for checking in on this week's selections. I hope you have some fun plans for the weekend in spite of the weather.

Apr 19, 2025 08:11 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. The grandkids are here for the weekend. Papa duties call. May not even back to read any of the second chance posts until sometime Monday. Over and out!

Apr 19, 2025 07:23 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Saturday, Wayne Martin 
Enjoy Papa duty. 😊

Apr 19, 2025 08:11 AM
Chris Lima
Turtle Reef Realty - Port St Lucie, FL
Local or Global-Allow me to open doors for you.

Good Morning Carol,

As always your picks are outstanding.  I have some reading to do.  Have a great weekend!

Apr 19, 2025 07:48 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Chris Lima 
I hope you have a great weekend.

Apr 19, 2025 08:12 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Good to see new bloggers and hope some will stick around. I've been under the weather and have a lot to catch up on AR. 

Apr 19, 2025 08:56 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Aura Alex 
I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. I hope you're better now.

Apr 19, 2025 09:16 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and thank you for your Saturday list with us today.  Hope the Easter Bunny will find you tomorrow.

Apr 19, 2025 09:09 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Will Hamm 
The Easter Bunny will be busy tomorrow. I heard he's leaving marshmallows instead of eggs this year. 😂

Apr 19, 2025 09:17 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Carol and Happy Easter!  Now I need to hop to it and get some reading done over the weekend, or not, depending on what other bunny duties are required this year!!

Apr 19, 2025 10:55 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Easter, Anna & Gary.

Apr 20, 2025 05:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Happy Easter!

Like others I have some catching up to do and this is a great list to choose from. Hope to check out some of the new members, too.

Jeff

Apr 19, 2025 01:17 PM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Jeff Dowler, CRS 
Happy Easter. I hope you have a blessed day.

Apr 20, 2025 05:30 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol 10 new members this week.  That is the most I can remember us getting in a week for a long time.

Apr 19, 2025 02:09 PM
Carol Williams

Happy Easter, George Souto 
I hope you have a wonderful day!

Apr 20, 2025 05:31 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- been busy all day getting ready for tomorrow. Thank you for doing this each week!!!!

Apr 19, 2025 06:57 PM
Carol Williams

Enjoy this special day, Kathy Streib 

Apr 20, 2025 05:31 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

I always love the Second Chance Saturday summaries!!!

Apr 20, 2025 02:33 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD 
Thanks for stopping by to check out last week's SCS selections.

Apr 20, 2025 05:32 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Carol. I hope you are enjoying the weekend.

Wishes you hot sale a happy easter

Apr 20, 2025 05:42 AM
Carol Williams

Enjoy this special day, Roy Kelley and Dolores.

Apr 20, 2025 08:46 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, another week, and I only saw two of these posts.  Happy Easter!

Apr 20, 2025 07:54 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Joan Cox 
Happy Easter to you as well.

Apr 20, 2025 08:47 AM