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Second Chance Saturday: Week 401

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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:
Arius Valentino   
Liz Taylor  

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Don't Worry About Fitting In - Focus On Standing Out   
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I see it..."

Farming Is Failing You Because You're Not Really Farming 
By: Ryan Smith 
"Most agents say they’re “farming.” But what they’re really doing is mailing postcards and hoping for miracles."  

17 Principles Of Success 
By: Robert L. Brown 
"Everyone needs/wants a blueprint for success."  

What Is A Second Reverse Mortgage 
By: Doug Jones 
"Frequently Asked Questions"   

The Five-Year Rule For Home Price Perspective 
By: Walter DiLoreto 
"Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know."  

Is it, Or Isn't It?  
By: Doug Dawes 
"Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt."  

The Joy and Benefits of Active Reading For Retirees 
By: Roy Kelley 
"Retirement opens a door to one of life's most rewarding and accessible pleasures: the luxury of reading without the pressure of deadlines or professional obligations."  

Factors That Influence A Mortgage Rate Quote 
By: Counsel Mortgage 
"Here are 10 factors that are considered" 

This Month's Challenge:
ActiveRain Point Store - Open! Open! Open
Hosted by: Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell   
"The June ActiveRain Challenge is all about you, your dreams and what you would like to create in life and business."

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
   

June 17th - Bill Spear
Salute To The Navy

June 24th - Roundtable

July 1st - Dick Betts 
NAR: The Good Stuff - Cool New Tools

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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)

New to ActiveRain? 
Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!




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

Good morning, Carol... just two for me from your list this week. Not doing all that well with your lists these days. :(

Jun 14, 2025 05:01 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker 
If you're busy from dawn to dusk, as you mentioned, it's no wonder you missed a few. As you know, they are here whenever the time allows. Letter "Z" will be posted on Monday. I hope you won't miss that. 😊

Jun 14, 2025 07:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams I'll be looking forward to that post.

Jun 14, 2025 12:39 PM
Carol Williams

I think you'll like it, Nina Hollander, Broker 

Jun 14, 2025 01:14 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning, Happy Saturday, and thank you as always for your weekly roundup!

Jun 14, 2025 05:08 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kat Palmiotti 
What fun adventures do you and Anthony have planned for this weekend? 

Jun 14, 2025 07:18 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Carol Williams - today was the Farmer's Market (me) and a Search & Rescue training exercise (Anthony) - tonight is our cooking club and tomorrow is a hike. Love weekends!

Jun 14, 2025 12:35 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

I'm checking in to see your selections of posts and see I have some catching up to do this week..its been a very busy week for me and sorry I couldn't be at our Zoom meeting this past Tuesday😞

Jun 14, 2025 05:44 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
I am sorry you missed it too. It seemed to be well enough received that we're going to make it a series, so I'm busy lining up speakers for other states. I am hoping to get you, Dr. Paula, or Kathy for Texas. Maybe a panel? 

Jun 14, 2025 07:20 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Carol.

Thank you very much for including one of my blog posts in your selection.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Jun 14, 2025 06:00 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley 
I always enjoy reading about your reading adventures. I just started a new book called "Confronting the Presidents". It is a very interesting collection of information from the personal lives and administrations of Washington through Biden.

Jun 14, 2025 07:23 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. A lot on my plate this morning so I will have to come back later. And, after a quick perusal might have a lot of reading to do. Thanks as always. Enjoy your day.

Jun 14, 2025 06:44 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Wayne Martin 
Enjoy your weekend!

Jun 14, 2025 07:24 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

A wonderful selection this week, a few I can't wait to read - thank you!

Jun 14, 2025 07:56 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP 
Have a wonderful weekend.

Jun 14, 2025 08:58 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's nice that you give so many posts a second chance!  I haven't tried to reach out to many newbies lately, but I see from your post that there aren't a lot of newbies anyway, haha.

Jun 14, 2025 09:44 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Brian England 
Getting them to understand what we know is a challenge. We keep trying. 

Jun 14, 2025 01:12 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Great roundup Carol!  And you only have another 99 to go before you reach week 500!!  You go girl!!

Jun 14, 2025 11:54 AM
Carol Williams

Very funny, Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
That's almost 2 years away. I'll be 75 by then. 😂

Jun 14, 2025 01:13 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

We'll all be a 'tad' older 🥳

Jun 14, 2025 07:33 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and thank you for sharing your Saturday list with us.  Hope you have your flag up today.

Jun 14, 2025 12:13 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome Will Hamm 
I hope you're having a nice weekend.

Jun 14, 2025 01:14 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, gosh only read Doug Dawes post this week.  But, then again, not spending too much time here while traveling.

Jun 14, 2025 01:13 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol good job on your picks this week.  Slow week for new members, hopefully it will pick up next week.

Jun 14, 2025 02:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- Hmmm how did I miss the post by Doug Jones??? !!!  

Jun 14, 2025 06:18 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Kathy. Hope you are staying above water down in your area. We have been hearing about the rainfall in your neck of the woods.

Jun 14, 2025 09:07 PM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Again, thank you for your Saturday post. I missed a few again. I now have an opportunity to get caught up.  Have a super Sunday.     Joe

Jun 15, 2025 09:19 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Carol, I adore these summaries!! It seems that 3-4 days pass before the next summaries so time is flying bye!  Soon the Christmas decs will be out

Jun 15, 2025 12:35 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Carol Williams  Thank you for all the hard work you do in putting this post together! 

Jun 17, 2025 03:41 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Just getting to this now...having been offline Friday through Monday while attending a family reunion in upstate New York! Looks like I missed some great reading and will have to work on a bit of catching up.

Jeff

Jun 17, 2025 04:07 PM