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Second Chance Saturday: Week 396

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"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:
The Moore Advantage Team  
Daniel Deugenio 
Keara Will
Melody Dalisay 

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Developing Your Confidence
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."

Who I Signing?
By: Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 
"The Importance Of Confirming Electronic Signatures" 

Worried About The Economy? Here's What It Means To Homebuyers
By: LeAnne Carswell 
"For many buyers, the instinct right now is to wait it out." 

Tool Libraries 
By: Lauren Williams, CPO,CVOP 
"I hope you know about Tool Libraries." 

Redos...
By: Michael Jacobs 
"What would my do-over look like?"

What Should I Look For In A Real Estate Agent In 2025? 
By: Ellie McIntire 
"Here are the key things to look for in a top-tier real estate agent this year:" 

"Non, je ne regrette rien." No Starting Over For Nina Hollander
By: Nina Hollander, Broker 
"If there's one mindset I’ve carried with me through since entering the work world over 50 years ago, it’s this: I don’t look back with a chorus of “shoulda, coulda, woulda.” 

Lead With Heart, Not Just Deals:
By: L. Scott Ferguson 
"This conversation was one I'll never forget."

May 2025 Challenge: If I Had To Start Over... Letter To My Younger Self 
By: Jeffrey Richman 
"It's been a long road, but I’d use every tool available today to grow my business faster and smarter." 

Just Imagine...
By: Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp 
"One talky buyer's realtor would have spread this story all over their office and the house would have maybe never sold, at least not anywhere close to what it was valued at." 

The Future Of Food: Lab-Grown Meat Revolution 
By: Lew Corcoran 
"The future of food is here, and lab-grown meat represents a significant shift toward a more sustainable and ethical way of eating."  


This Month's Challenge:
May Challenge: If I Had To Start Over...    
Hosted by: Margaret Rome and Carol Williams
You can't go back and change the beginning, but what if you could?

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

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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)


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Carol Williams

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Knowledge, Experience & Integrity Are Priceless."

- 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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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Carol - thank you for including my post this week.  While I don't always comment, your SCS Second Chance Saturday selections continues to be a must-read.  

May 10, 2025 03:08 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Michael Jacobs 
I hope you have a pleasant weekend planned.

May 10, 2025 05:22 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your weekly post! And I hope your Saturday is lovely!

May 10, 2025 05:04 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kat Palmiotti 
I hope you and Anthony have some fun plans this weekend. You usually do. I'm off to a 1-day out of town golf tournament today.

May 10, 2025 05:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol. What a nice surprise to see my post featured this morning. Thank you. Otherwise, four for me this week, not counting my own. Happy Saturday to you.

May 10, 2025 05:13 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Nina Hollander, Broker 
Have a great weekend.

May 10, 2025 05:25 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Even though I wonder through the Rain without an umbrella to gather all that I can, timing makes the showers come and go. Your romp through the Rain consistently catch what I missed. Thanks! Enjoy your day. 

May 10, 2025 05:54 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Wayne Martin 
It's impossible to keep up with all the good stuff each week. No matter how much time I spend in the Rain, I miss posts too. I see posts in Kathy Streib's roundup each week that I missed.

May 10, 2025 07:19 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. 57 degrees at 9:30 a.m.

May 10, 2025 06:32 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley 
I hope you and Dolores have a pleasant weekend.

May 10, 2025 07:20 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you, Carol. Always great reading to catch up with over the weekend.

May 10, 2025 06:58 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Dr. Paula McDonald 
Thanks for checking in on this week's selections.
Have a great weekend.

May 10, 2025 07:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's nice that all of these posts are given a second chance.  I need to learn how to improve my posts since they never get a first or second chance, haha.

May 10, 2025 06:59 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Brian England 
Regardless of how much time I spend on AR, I miss good stuff. I'm always accepting recommendations to be included in SCS. If you have one you want featured, let me know.

May 11, 2025 06:35 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Carol,

Great selection of posts for us to read this week and I see I missed a few! Off to read and comment!

May 10, 2025 10:03 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks for checking in, as always, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Have a wonderful Sunday!

May 11, 2025 06:35 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Carol Williams  So many wonderful posts that I missed - but I will have to read more tomorrow, as I need to get ready to go out tonight 

May 10, 2025 11:39 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Hannah Williams 
Happy Sunday!
I hope you had a great evening out!

May 11, 2025 06:36 AM
Hannah Williams

Carol Williams Thank you, I had a great time, saw many new and old friends I had not seen in many years. We danced all night  

May 12, 2025 09:12 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol normally you give me lots of extra reading to do, BUT for once I read several of the blogs on your list this week.

May 10, 2025 01:14 PM
Carol Williams

Good job, George Souto 
No matter how hard we try, we all miss some don't we?

May 11, 2025 06:36 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Carol....you found a lot of great posts this week.  I thought Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 post on signing contracts was very important and one that every agent should think about and know 'who's signing the contract.

May 10, 2025 01:44 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thanks, Anna "Banana" Kruchten 

I've been thinking about this topic for a long time. The story about the wife not knowing what her husband agreed to occurred long ago, but I've never forgotten it. I just wasn't sure how to bring it up.

May 10, 2025 06:49 PM
Carol Williams

I thought so too, Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
It definitely leaves room for fraud if not verified.

May 11, 2025 06:37 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hi Carol,

Depending on my weekend location, I may not engage with Active Rain, but I always share Your SCS and Kathy Streib Posts Just for You with our cherished Old Farts club.

Therefore, OFC features every SCS and Kathy’s Sunday Posts just for you.

May 10, 2025 01:56 PM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Aura Alex 
That is very much appreciated.

May 11, 2025 06:38 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- Thank you for doing this each week. I saw one in particular that I'd meant to read but didn't!!  

May 10, 2025 06:18 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Kathy Streib 
You found a few last week that I missed, so thanks for continuing to provide your weekly round-up.

May 11, 2025 06:38 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Some more intriguing posts to read. thanks for your efforts.

May 10, 2025 06:51 PM
Carol Williams

Thank you for stopping by to check out this week's selections, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754  It is appreciated.

Have a wonderful day.

May 11, 2025 06:42 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Thanks for a terrific reading list. I am looking forward to the ones I missed this week.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Jeff

May 10, 2025 09:52 PM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Jeff Dowler, CRS 
We always appreciate you checking in on the SCS selections from the week.  Have a wonderful southern Cali day.

May 11, 2025 06:43 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

There are so many freaking options that I think are just so great! I can’t pick a favorite.

May 10, 2025 11:10 PM
Carol Williams

These posts are like children, Laura Cerrano.
No favorites. We love them all the same. 😊

May 11, 2025 06:43 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Carol - again, thanks for your Second Chance Saturday post. It gives me an opportunity to get caught up on the ones I missed. I have been under the weather, so I have a few to read.   Joe

May 11, 2025 08:25 PM
Dennis Neal
Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Carol, "Second Chance Saturday" is such a thoughtful way to give deserving posts another moment in the spotlight! It's a testament to the wealth of valuable content shared on ActiveRain. Highlighting new bloggers is also a wonderful touch. Keep up the fantastic work of curating these gems!

May 13, 2025 07:22 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Carol, thanks for this selection - there were a few I had missed and wouldn't have liked to do so.

I love it that you indicate the meeting hours in AZ time, too. This saves me a trip to the "Time Buddy", and I can enter the event in my calendar faster. 

May 13, 2025 09:33 AM