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Second Chance Saturday: Week 394

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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:
Mike Colpitts 
Sanjay Wadhwani 

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If You Make A Mistake Correct It 
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..." 

Rule #7 For Writing Real Estate Prospecting Letters
By: Marte Cliff 
" Check and then check again, because it’s easy to miss an error on the first or second read." 

What Does AI Say About You?
By; Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 
"Inspired by a post from Roy Kelley I asked ChatGPT "Tell me about Nick Vandekar blogger on Active Rain below is the response I was given. Not a bad bio at all in my opinion." 

Will Wild Mortgage Rate Swings Bring Down The Market?
By: Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL 
"Is the housing market showing true resilience, or is this the calm before a downturn?" 

Scam Alert: "Local" Calls Asking About Selling Your Home? Don't Be Fooled?
By: Matt Price 
"They’re Spoofing Local Numbers from Overseas"  

A Yarn About Agnes 
By: Mike Young 
"Okay, gather 'round folks, let me spin you a yarn about Agnes." 

Throwback Thursday: Being A Kid Again 
By: Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
"This one has to do with our 'scary' new neighbor' that lived next door and didn't like kids." 

10 Signs To The Bottom Of The Real Estate Markets
By: Mike Colpitts 
"There aren’t hard and fast rules to insuring that your real estate market is at the bottom. All bottoms are different after all, but one thing’s sure." 


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

May 6th - TBA

May 13th - Joan Cox
Top of the Leaderboard: Colorado 

May 20th - Greg Large
Salute to the Military: Marines 

May 27th - TBA

June 3rd - Bob Crane
Top of the Leaderboard: Wisconsin 

June 10th - Carol Williams
Welcome To My State: Washington

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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!



Comments(17)

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good Saturday morning, Carol. Four for me this week. Trust you have some fun plans for the weekend.

Apr 26, 2025 05:03 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams I've been known to do the same for some big festivals in my area! 

Apr 26, 2025 07:35 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Nina Hollander, Broker 
I don't have any special plans for the weekend. It's the first weekend of our Apple Blossom Festival, so mostly I try to avoid the crowds.  😊

Apr 26, 2025 06:36 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have seen some newbies begin to be active in the Rain, so your campaign is working, haha.

Apr 26, 2025 05:08 AM
Carol Williams

Yes, Brian England, there are a view showing promise. DaCyn in Colorado has been attending our Zoom meetings. 😊

Apr 26, 2025 06:36 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

Thank you for the great selection of posts this week in your Saturday Series! I'm seeing some newbies posting some great topics and fun posts lately!

Apr 26, 2025 05:41 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Yes, it's good to see some of the new members showing signs of becoming more active.

Apr 26, 2025 06:37 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Let's just say I avoided a wipeout but just barely! Hoping to do better this coming week. Enjoy your day.

Apr 26, 2025 06:03 AM
Carol Williams

Enjoy your weekend, Wayne Martin 

Apr 26, 2025 06:37 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, wow, I read 3 posts from your post today, and this was one busy week.

Apr 26, 2025 06:35 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Joan Cox 
Thanks for checking in on this week's SCS selections. I know you're busy with work AND planning for the future!

Apr 26, 2025 09:00 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

It's amazing how many AR members who posted on Lou Ludwig's post are no longer active here!

Thank you for your weekly post! As always, I appreciate it!

Apr 26, 2025 07:34 AM
Carol Williams

I know, Kat Palmiotti 
It's sad. Hopefully, we can encourage some of the newer members to become active.

Apr 26, 2025 09:01 AM
Kat Palmiotti

I hope so also Carol Williams 

Apr 26, 2025 10:23 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Another nice collection of titles a couple of which I have read 

Thanks for your efforts

Apr 26, 2025 07:36 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks for checking in on this week's selections, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
Have you been able to get out to play golf yet this Spring. It's been fabulous weather for golf here.

Apr 26, 2025 09:03 AM
Carol Williams

Yes, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
And, I am for ALL of that.

Apr 26, 2025 09:56 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

LOL too funny Carol!  You highlighted that scary old man neighbor!!  OMG the stuff the boys did to that man.......I wouldn't even write out them out there were so gross.  Bad boys.....and crazy old man 🙂🙃🙃🙃🙃   -  🤓  He didn't last long in the neighborhood!!  Lots of great choices once again!  Enjoy your weekend!

Apr 26, 2025 10:26 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Saturday, Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Gary. It's absolutely gorgeous Spring weather here.

Apr 26, 2025 03:36 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Carol Williams   There has been a sad revelation this year with the golf, starting with the southern run in February. The game seems to be the same shockingly the courses have gotten longer with minimal change in yardage.

Apr 26, 2025 10:39 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
I was just telling a friend yesterday that the holes seem longer, but there are no noticeable changes to the courses.  😂

Apr 26, 2025 03:37 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and thank you for the list of bloggers here in the Rain.  Missed some of these.

 

Apr 26, 2025 10:46 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Will Hamm 
I hope you're having a nice weekend. Has Spring come to Aurora yet?

Apr 26, 2025 03:38 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Happy Saturday, Carol. Thanks for the suggested reading.

Any golfing this weekend?

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 11:03 AM
Carol Williams

No golf this weekend, Jeff Dowler, CRS 
I golf Thursday and Friday. Will golf Tuesday and Thursday next week. I hope you have some fun plans for the weekend.

Apr 26, 2025 03:39 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol this was a very slim week for new members, but at least we still had a couple.

Apr 26, 2025 11:26 AM
Carol Williams

Yes, George Souto. We just need to figure out how to get them active and keep them going.

Apr 26, 2025 03:39 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you, Carol. I hope you are up and back to your golf game these days.

Apr 26, 2025 12:33 PM
Carol Williams

Yes, Dr. Paula McDonald 
I am feeling good and back to golfing a couple times a week. 😎 ⛳

Apr 26, 2025 03:40 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- Glad you're back to golfing and still had time to put this together!!!   Take care of yourself. 

Apr 26, 2025 06:13 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Carol, for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding week.

Apr 27, 2025 04:07 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Good post.  I like 2nd chances 

 

Apr 30, 2025 10:17 AM
Dennis Neal
Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Gwen, thanks for the kind words! It's definitely rewarding to see the cumulative effect of consistent effort. Knowing our content is out there working for us, even when we're not, provides a great sense of accomplishment and reinforces the value of sharing helpful information.

May 13, 2025 07:34 AM