"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:
Jacob Maslow
Andrew Romines
Andrea Lilienfeld
Michael King
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Becoming A Subject Matter Expert
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I See It..."
Does Superstition Play A Role When Listing A Home For Sale?
By: Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
"While scrolling through new listings in the Arizona Regional MLS today, one listing jumped out at me."
In A Noisy World, One Idea Still Matters
By: Dorie Dillard Austin TX
"In a time when our world faces profound challenges, social, environmental, economic, and political, this quote reminds us of a timeless truth..."
How Firm Is Your Inspection Report
By: Bud Rozell, ACI
" I don't mean to sound confusing, but some home inspection reports now show some deceptive verbiage. Allow me to explain..."
Stop Waiting To Be Remembered
By: Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
"Remember: This isn’t a sales call. It’s a wellness check"
Yes, I Show My Listings
By: Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
"While many agents appreciate the convenience of lockboxes, I believe in the importance of a personal touch"
Do You Really Need A Property Survey In The Colorado Mountains?
By: DaCyn Walsh
"From well locations and septic systems to sloped lots and snow loads, mountain homes come with unique considerations—and one of the most commonly overlooked (yet crucial!) steps is getting a property survey."
How To Prevent Burnout In High-Stress Industries Like Ours
By: Daniel Ramsey
"In industries like ours — real estate, and adjacent ones like mortgage and financing, where urgency and high stakes are the norm, the pressure can feel constant."
If I Could Cash In
By: Bob "RealMan" Timm
"The Noodle Ministry came about due to my friendship with a tiny little gal who would drop off her son at Headstart when I was also dropping off Timmothy"
Can't Buy Me Love... Unless You Have ActiveRain Points
By: Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
"I believe the Active Rain Store redeemable point costs for LOVE in the following categories are..."
Stack Your Goals
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
"Growth doesn’t happen in giant leaps. It happens by stacking small, intentional goals, one on top of the other."
The Mike McCann June 2025 ActiveRain Point Store Challenge
By: Mike McCann
"SO....AR points Gods!!!! Take 'em if you want them or leave them and I will get that last 4,300 points or so to hit 1,000,000 points and become the 283rd member of AR to reach that plateau!"
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 24th - Roundtable Discussion
Hosted by: Debe Maxwell
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!
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